Ken LaCroix
Shipping Ideas. Learning Tech
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BIOGRAPHY
Building & Learning | AI-Powered Projects | Boise
Ken is a product builder focused on AI-powered projects. He translates ideas into shipped products—like MoodHaven Journal (a cross-platform Journal app with end-to-end encryption) and Moon Lander (a browser-based game with AI-driven mechanics). He uses AI-assisted development to rapidly prototype and learn new tech stacks.
Each project is chosen to expose him to unfamiliar territory: Rust, Tauri, Godot, wearable development, containerization. He ships features instead of waiting to be "expert enough." Learning happens through building.
Outside of code: hiking across Idaho's peaks, meditation practice, and documenting personal transformation (50 lbs down, more to go).
Military veteran. Published author. BS in Information Systems Technology with a minor in Cybersecurity. Builder. Learner.
PROJECTS
Moon Lander Enhanced -- Browser-based game exploring game design + AI mechanics. Built with TypeScript and PixiJS. Learning how AI can enhance interactive systems. Github. Website.
MoodHaven Journal -- A Cross-platform Journal app with a health tracker built with Rust and Tauri. End-to-end encrypted with wearable integration. Learning full-stack architecture across desktop, mobile, and Wear OS. GitHub. Website.
Currently Learning --- Rust • Tauri • Godot 4.6 • TypeScript • React • PixiJS
Infrastructure & Systems ---- Proxmox • LXC Containers • Linux • Git • GitHub
CI/CD basics • Bash scripting
Concepts & Patterns --- End-to-end Encryption • Procedural Generation
REST APIs • Database design • Wearable development
Practice & Mindset --- Somatic meditation • Building under pressure
Learning in public • Rapid iteration • Long-form focus
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
2020-2023
I.T. Infrastructure Analyst
Your Health Idaho
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Designed and maintained enterprise infrastructure (VMWare, Active Directory, Linux/Windows servers, networking)
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Built automation systems: Implemented Python/PowerShell scripts that reduced manual work by 80% (e.g., automated email alerts for password resets)
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Infrastructure as code thinking: Patch management, network configuration, hardware procurement pipelines
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Research and implement technical controls to support policy/procedure
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Bridged sysadmin + development: Customized open-source tools, implemented technical controls, supported infrastructure scaling.
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Led user operations: Provisioning, hardware setup, troubleshooting for 50+ users
2017-2019
Remote Engineer
IntegriNet Global Solutions
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Remote desktop support for 20+ remote locations with software and hardware support including Windows 7/10 Pro, Office 365 and Anti-Virus solutions
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Monitored and performed preventative maintenance on 20+ servers and networks including File Share, Backups, Hyper-V, SQL and VPN’s
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Imaged and prepared desktop and laptops for deployment
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Created and managed users in Active Directory/Exchange and 3rd party services
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Managed tickets and endpoints in remote support software
Summer 2016
I.T. Support Lead
2009-2013
Third Class Petty Officer
Engineman (EN3)
STEMbusUSA.org
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Installed and maintained networks, computers, and peripherals sitewide
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Increased hardware and network efficiency by 90%
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Coordinated with vendors for successful operations
United States Navy
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Assisted in managing division of 15 people
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Maintained and troubleshot auxiliary engineering systems
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Deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom
EDUCATION & CERTS
REGENT UNIVERSITY
Papers titled "Building a Penetration Testing Device for Black Box Using Modified Linux for Under $50" and "Wi-Fi Redux: Never Trust Untrusted Networks". Published in the International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA).
2013-2017
Bachelor's Degree
Information Systems Technology
Information Security Minor
3.9/4.00 Major GPA
RECOMMENDATIONS
China Gum
"I very much enjoyed working with Ken. He is pleasant, professional, and hard working." Read more.
Manager, STEMbusUSA.org
Holly Freed
Co-Worker, STEMbusUSA.org
"[Ken] proved to be essential for keeping our program secure and running smoothly." Read more.
Corren McCoy
Professor, Regent University
"As a student Kenneth demonstrated a love of learning and the level of commitment necessary to succeed in college and beyond." Read more.
Earl Duff
Manager, U.S. Navy
"Kenneth is a highly motivated, professional and dedicated worker." Read more.
Chad McQueen
"I was always very impressed with Ken’s positive attitude, superb work ethic, and excellent professionalism during our time working together." Read more.
Manager, U.S. Navy
Bryan Baker
Co-Worker, U.S. Navy
"There wasn't a task too big or small that he couldn't successfully tackle; He is a great team player, yet fully competent in an autonomous role if needed." Read more.