Everett Bostwick
Cybersecurity Student | iOS Developer | Suffolk, VA
757-685-4184 • everettbostwick@gmail.com • Thrive on the App Store
Profile
Cybersecurity student at Old Dominion University who designs segmented enterprise networks in coursework and ships production software independently as the founder and sole developer of Thrive, a live iOS app. Owns tasks end to end, documents them clearly, and troubleshoots under live time pressure.
Technical Skills
Networking: Extended-star topology design, Cat6A and plenum cabling, 10G OM4 fiber backbone, telecom closet and patch panel layout, VLAN segmentation, static routing, UniFi switch and firewall configuration
Security: Network segmentation, firewall policy design, access control, secure data handling, App Store privacy and data-collection compliance
Development: Swift, SwiftUI, SwiftData, Xcode, App Store Connect, WidgetKit, watchOS
Systems & Tools: macOS, Windows, PC hardware assembly and troubleshooting, AppsFlyer analytics, broadcast camera and signal equipment
Experience
Founder & iOS Developer — Thrive, Suffolk, VA (Jun. 2026 – Present)
- Design, build, and maintain a full iOS application in Swift and SwiftUI, including an Apple Watch companion app, home-screen widget extensions, food barcode scanning, and a friends and leaderboard system.
- Architect on-device data storage in SwiftData and document the app’s data-collection practices to satisfy Apple’s App Store privacy disclosure requirements.
- Manage the full release pipeline in Xcode and App Store Connect, and analyze install and engagement data to prioritize each update.
Camera Operator — FloSports, Hampton Roads, VA (2024 – Present)
- Operate broadcast cameras for live sporting events, executing each assignment independently with no opportunity for a second take.
- Set up, test, and troubleshoot camera and signal equipment before air, resolving technical faults against a fixed broadcast start time.
- Coordinate with remote production staff over intercom, adapting to live direction while holding consistent coverage for the length of an event.
Guest Service Team Member — Regal Harbour View, Suffolk, VA (Aug. 2023 – Aug. 2024)
- Served guests at the box office and concessions during peak showtimes, resolving ticketing and order issues on the spot while coordinating with the team to keep showings on schedule.
Retail Associate — The Home Depot, Chesapeake, VA (Aug. 2021 – Aug. 2022)
- Assisted customers across departments in a high-volume store and completed demanding stocking and freight assignments to standard every shift.
Technical Projects
High School Wired Network Design — ODU Network Infrastructure
- Designed an extended-star topology with a main distribution frame, three intermediate distribution frames, Cat6A horizontal runs, and a 10G OM4 fiber backbone, segmented into four VLANs for staff, students, management, and printers/AV behind a UniFi Dream Machine Pro firewall.
- Delivered topology diagrams, written specifications, and an itemized equipment and cabling budget.
Two-Subnet Routing Redesign — ODU Network Infrastructure
- Rebuilt a single-router network as a dual-router, two-subnet architecture with static routing, then documented the addressing scheme.
Education
Old Dominion University — Norfolk, VA (Expected Dec. 2026)
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Relevant coursework: Network Infrastructure Design, Interdisciplinary Skills (IDS 493)