Hi, I'm Mason Bair
System Administrator | DevSecOps Engineer | Software Developer
System Administrator | DevSecOps Engineer | Software Developer
I'm Mason, a passionate Computer Science student at Kent State University (graduating May 2026, GPA: 3.97) with expertise in DevSecOps, system administration, and software development. I spent a transformative year studying abroad at Tartu University in Estonia (August 2024-June 2025), which broadened my perspective on technology and international collaboration.
Currently serving as an Assistant System Administrator at Kent State, I configure high-performance GPU servers, automate enterprise workflows with Ansible, and maintain security compliance across 20+ research servers. Previously, as a DevSecOps intern at Nationwide, I developed tools that saved over $10K annually and streamlined CI/CD pipelines for 1000+ applications.
When I'm not administering systems or writing code, I lead HacKSU as President (Kent State's largest CS club), organize hackathons, and mentor fellow students. I've traveled to 21 countries, bake artisan breads, and am an Eagle Scout. As a Choose Ohio First scholarship recipient, I'm committed to fostering tech communities and making technology accessible to all.
Configure and deploy Dell R760 GPU servers for faculty research. Automate workflows with Ansible for Tenable agents, updates, and compliance across 20+ servers. Authored multi-OS VPN guides for the CS department.
Tech: Ubuntu Server, Ansible, SSSD, LDAP, Docker, Lambda AI Stack
August 2025 - Present
Developed Python applications integrating SonarQube data to reprioritize issues across 1000+ apps. Migrated CI/CD workflows and created Sonar Sweep tool, saving $10K+ annually.
Tech: Python, GitHub Actions, SonarQube, CI/CD, Docker
May 2025 - August 2025
Spearheaded development of a web-based ImageJ application for biology students. Containerized with Docker and deployed using Apache, WSGI, and Ray Clusters for distributed processing.
Tech: Angular, Python, TypeScript, Docker, Apache, Ray
September 2023 - May 2025
Lead Kent State's largest CS club with 6 team members, organizing weekly meetings (10-30 attendees), managing Kent Hack Enough hackathon, and coordinating industry speaker events.
Skills: Leadership, Event Management, Community Building
May 2025 - Present
First line of technical support for Windows, Linux, and MacOS systems. Analyzed and troubleshot software issues. Worked on Apple Repair Certification.
Skills: Technical Support, Multi-OS Troubleshooting, Customer Service
August 2023 - August 2024
Spent a full academic year studying Computer Science at Tartu University while exploring Eastern European tech culture and visiting 21 countries.
Experience: International perspective, Cultural adaptation, Tech diversity
August 2024 - June 2025
1st Place: The Token Company
2nd Place: DevSwarm - Automated triaging task solution for large-scale teams using Svelte, Python, n8n workflows with triaging, coding, and confidence agents.
Tech: Svelte, Python, n8n, AI Agents
Built a multi-node mesh Bluetooth communication service enabling decentralized messaging. Developed the UI and API for mesh network communication.
Tech: Bluetooth Mesh, API Development, Decentralized Networks
Built an adaptive AI learning platform with 50+ widgets and tools. Features an Adaptive Composition Engine to personalize user experience based on learning patterns.
Tech: LLM Integration, AI Agents, Adaptive Learning Systems
C# and ASP.NET Core web application with Python web scraping for recipe information. Features user accounts, SQL database, and Azure deployment with containerization.
Tech: C#, ASP.NET, Python, SQL, Azure, Docker
Mathematical calculator utilizing linear algebra concepts and C++ programming to solve complex maze prediction problems with Markov chains.
Tech: C++, Linear Algebra, Algorithm Design
Choose Ohio First Scholarship - Computer Science (2023-Present)
Eagle Scout - Scouts BSA, St. Francis Xavier (2016-2022)
Active in MLH community and hackathon circuit
Impact: Community Leadership, Academic Excellence
Building connections and creating impact through hackathons, community events, and tech leadership
Kent State University - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
GPA: 3.97 | Expected Graduation: May 2026
Tartu University, Estonia - Computer Science Study Abroad
August 2024 - June 2025
Email: bair.s.mason@gmail.com
Phone: 380-237-2839
Location: Kent, Ohio
Website: masonbair.com
GitHub: github.com/masonbair
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/masonbair