My Journey

From professional sport climbing to software development - a story of discipline, precision, and the relentless pursuit of excellence

Vasil Vassilev

The Intersection of Athletics and Technology

My journey began on climbing walls, where every move requires calculated precision, strategic thinking, and unwavering focus. These same principles now guide my approach to software development, where I tackle complex problems with the same determination that took me to the top of competitive climbing.

Currently pursuing my Software Development degree at the University of Utah with a 3.820 GPA, I'm combining my athletic discipline with cutting-edge technical skills to build robust, secure, and scalable software solutions.

3.820
GPA
2026
Graduation

Professional Climbing Career

Years of competitive climbing taught me invaluable lessons about persistence, problem-solving, and pushing beyond perceived limits

Competition Experience

Years of competing at the highest levels of sport climbing, developing mental toughness and strategic thinking under pressure.

Problem Solving

Every climbing route is a unique puzzle requiring creative solutions, analytical thinking, and adaptive strategies.

Discipline & Focus

Years of training instilled unwavering discipline, mental focus, and the ability to perform under intense pressure.

Translating Climbing Skills to Code

The principles that made me successful in climbing are the same ones that drive my programming excellence

Climbing Excellence

Route Analysis

Breaking down complex routes into manageable sequences, identifying key challenges and planning optimal approaches.

Problem Decomposition

Approaching each climbing problem systematically, testing solutions, and adapting strategies based on results.

Precision & Control

Executing each movement with exact precision, maintaining control even in high-pressure situations.

Programming Excellence

System Architecture

Designing robust software systems by breaking down complex problems into manageable, interconnected components.

Debugging & Testing

Systematically identifying and resolving software issues through methodical testing and iterative improvement.

Code Quality & Security

Writing clean, efficient, and secure code with attention to detail and best practices.

Education & Career Timeline

A journey of continuous learning and growth, from climbing gyms to computer science labs

University of Utah

2022 - 2026

Bachelor of Science in Software Development

Pursuing comprehensive education in software development with focus on full-stack development, cybersecurity, and database design. Maintaining a 3.820 GPA while actively participating in advanced coursework and practical projects.

GPA: 3.820 Dean's List CS Honors

L3Harris Technologies

2024 - Present

Software Development Intern

Working closely with L3Harris engineers to extend capabilities of internal network testing platform. Developing features for network traffic generation, data analysis, GPS time sync, and multi-chassis support using C# and C++.

C# C++ Network Testing Agile

Professional Sport Climbing

2018 - 2022

Competitive Athlete

Competed at the highest levels of sport climbing, developing exceptional problem-solving skills, mental toughness, and strategic thinking. This experience provided the foundation for my approach to software development and technical challenges.

Problem Solving Discipline Strategic Thinking

Ready to Work Together?

I'm passionate about applying my unique blend of climbing discipline and technical skills to solve complex software development challenges.

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