Joshua Guzman Vazquez

Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps preparing to begin basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Selected for advanced training in technology-focused military roles. Committed to core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Preparing for intensive training in physical fitness, discipline, leadership, and operational readiness.

Provided friendly and efficient service by assisting customers with bagging groceries and carrying purchases. Maintained checkout cleanliness and helped streamline cashier operations during busy periods. Supported inventory restocking and shelf organization to improve product availability. Collaborated with team members to maintain store workflow and customer satisfaction. Developed foundational skills in customer service, time management, and team communication.

Collaborated with a team to design and prototype Air Messenger, a peer-to-peer emergency communication app developed in response to Hurricane Maria's infrastructure failure. Engineered system to transmit emergency messages using Bluetooth, enabling device-to-device message relays without cellular or Wi-Fi. Designed message propagation logic to hop between devices, simulating mesh network behavior in disaster zones. Contributed to software architecture, testing, and presentations. Gained experience in emergency communication systems, mobile networking, and teamwork under constraints.