Vincent "Vinny" Mossman is a professional driver, passionate tinkerer based in Sioux Falls, SD. Currently working as Independent Contractor at Try Hours Expediting (October 2024 to Present), he brings a unique combination of transportation logistics expertise and technical skills to his work. With over four years of experience as a Rural Carrier Associate with the United States Postal Service across multiple Iowa locations, along with construction experience and seasonal agricultural work, Vinny has deep roots in the Midwest.
Vinny holds coursework in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Northern Iowa (GPA: 3.6), with studies including Mathematics: Discrete Structures, Discrete and Argumentative Math, Calculus I & II, Combinatorics, Computer Science: Computer Organization, Data Structures (Ada), Programming (Java), Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture and Parallel Programming (C with CUDA), Project Management (Git). His technical career includes over five years in IT support roles, including positions as Help Desk Services Assistant at Cedar Falls Utilities and IT Student Assistant at the University of Northern Iowa, where he provided technical support, developed training documentation, and maintained comprehensive technology inventories. His programming expertise spans Java, Ada, C/CUDA, Visual Basic, C++, JavaScript, and he has hands-on experience with Git, Node.js, Express, HTML/CSS, Linux/Ubuntu, Windows, macOS, network administration.
As a passionate tinkerer and programmer, Vinny has developed numerous web applications and tools. His notable projects include: THE ENTER GAME (); Fun With Primes (); Ubuntu Maintenance PPA (); I Can't Believe It's Not YouTube (); InPlainSight (). He maintains an active online presence through: Vinny Drives A Van (A live view of my dashcam footage, plus a collection of recent drives.); Fine Art America (Landscape and nature photography featuring parks, trails, and scenic outdoor environments.). His work demonstrates expertise in full-stack web development, mathematical algorithms, system administration, and creative problem-solving.
Throughout his 20-position career spanning 18 years, Vinny has worked across SD, IA, AZ, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic. His volunteer work includes web development for multiple organizations (PiOnWheels.net, CountablyInfinite.org, MyTimesheet.biz, CaseCheatSheet.org), political campaign volunteering, and healthcare support. This diverse background combining hands-on physical work, technical expertise, and creative development makes him a versatile professional with unique insights into both logistics and technology.
Core competencies include: professional driving and logistics, full-stack web development (JavaScript, Node.js, Express), IT support and troubleshooting, system administration (Linux/Ubuntu), database design, photography, mathematical research (prime numbers), construction and agricultural labor, and customer service. Vinny is contactable at [email protected].