Ryan Thomas
Kirkwood
Accounting student with a CIS minor, offering a strong foundation in financial principles, database management, and technical problem-solving. Experienced in payroll and bookkeeping support, SQL-based data work, AI-driven projects, and server setup. Proven leadership abilities developed through organizational and team-based roles.
Where Finance Meets Technology
I am a college student at the University of Texas at El Paso studying Accounting with a minor in Computer Information Systems. I have real-world bookkeeping experience supporting payroll and financial records for a family business — Mod Tax Business & Solutions.
Resume
Full resume details — education, skills, projects & leadership.
Accounting student with a CIS minor, offering a strong foundation in financial principles, database management, and technical problem-solving. Experienced in payroll and bookkeeping support, SQL-based data work, AI-driven projects, and server setup. Proven leadership abilities developed through organizational and team-based roles.
AI Agent Development
Designed and implemented AI agents using OpenAI-based tools to automate tasks and respond to structured prompts, with emphasis on logic flow, prompt design, and usability.
Website Server Setup
Deployed and configured a personal website using a cloud-hosted server, including domain integration, secure access, and basic hosting configuration.
Payroll & Bookkeeping Support
Supported payroll processing and bookkeeping-related activities such as data entry, record maintenance, and financial organization under supervision at Mod Tax Business & Solutions.
CIS Coursework & Labs
Completed hands-on coursework involving SQL queries, relational database design, data validation, and system configuration.
Marching Band Leadership — Copperas Cove High School
Served as Woodwind Captain and Section Leader for the Pride of Cove — mentored peers, coordinated section rehearsals, maintained performance standards, and communicated expectations between students and directors.
Expertise
A blend of financial fundamentals and technical skills developed through coursework and real-world application.
Bookkeeping & Payroll
Hands-on experience with data entry, reconciliation, expense categorization, and payroll support at Mod Tax Business & Solutions.
SQL & Database Management
SQL certified. Experience with MySQL, relational database design, and structured queries.
AI Agent Development
Designing and building AI agents using OpenAI-based tools with a focus on prompt engineering and automation.
Web Server & Hosting
Deployed and configured a personal website on a cloud-hosted server with domain integration.
Projects
Selected personal and academic projects.
AI Bookkeeping Agent
Developing an AI-powered assistant that automates invoice processing and ledger updates in real time using OpenAI-based tools.
Personal Web Server
Deployed and configured this portfolio on a cloud-hosted server with custom domain integration.
Experience
Work history and leadership roles.
Bookkeeping Assistant — Mod Tax Business & Solutions
Handling day-to-day bookkeeping: data entry, account reconciliation, and payroll support under supervision.
Woodwind Captain — Copperas Cove High School
Mentored peers and coordinated rehearsals for the Pride of Cove.
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