May 14, 2024
Technical
Analysis
Securing the Edge: Student Perspectives on Zero Trust Architecture
Reflecting on our recent infrastructure audit for the city's public library system.
Franklin University Student Consultancy
Real Technology Work.
Real Technology Work.
Real Student Talent.
Kite & Key IT connects Franklin University technology students with real-world projects, partners, and professional communities — producing capable graduates and credible applied work.
"Applying classroom theory to enterprise architecture for a local nonprofit was the turning point of my degree."
— Sarah J., Class of '24
Academic Rigor Meets Professional Execution
We bridge the gap between education and industry through three core pillars of engagement.
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Build
Developing production-ready software, managing cloud migrations, and architecting robust data solutions for regional partners.
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Collaborating with professional communities through mentorship, code reviews, and industry-led workshops.
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Contributing to open source, sharing technical insights on our blog, and presenting at regional tech conferences.
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Data Dashboard for Regional Workforce
A student-led initiative to visualize employment trends using modern React and D3.js architecture.
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Nonprofit CRM Migration
Automating constituent management for local hunger relief efforts.
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Web Presence Rebuild
Full-stack modernization for a historic community center.
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April 28, 2024
Community
Beyond the Code: What Mentorship Taught Me About Consulting
How working with industry veterans changed my approach to client communication.
April 12, 2024
Case
Study
The Move to Serverless: A Lesson in Applied Efficiency
Reducing operating costs by 40% for our recent regional web rebuild project.