Christine McCollom-van Bentem’s Portfolio

Day Zero Problem Solver…

"The 300-kg Gorilla in the Room: Navigating Complexity with Zero Direction."

My professional journey is one of Evolution. In nature, the Gorilla is a symbol of strength and protective intelligence. In my career “The Gorilla” represents the massive, chaotic projects that scare others away, but I have the “Grit” to tame…

Navigating complexities between the Denver Zoo Design and LIT LAB Hewlett Packard to a Documentalist Future!

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Phase 1: The Gorilla Project (Design & Chaos)

  • The Situation: I was handed a massive design project/problem for the Western Lowland Gorilla exhibit/documentation with zero reference.

  • The Action: I didn't wait for instructions. I researched, drafted, and designed my "Baseline."

  • The Result: A professional, high-impact design created from a vacuum of information.

    (Design Portfolio available Upon Request)

Phase 2: The LIT LAB (The Linux Trial by Fire)

  • The Situation: I was required to configure base-stations using Linux—a language I didn't know—with no support.

  • The Action: I treated it like a "System Restoration." I learned the syntax, troubleshot the hardware, and "Baselined" the programming for configuring the base-stations.

  • The Result: A functional, documented technical environment built through sheer determination intellectual willpower.

Phase 3: The Horizon (The 2026 Integration)

  • The Message: "If I can build a PC from scratch, deploy Linux/Windows OS, and design complex systems with zero direction, I am prepared for the opportunity to manage the DLC Management for the ND. I don't just manage files; I maintain System Integrity."

  • Software interfaces change, but the underlying logic of data integrity is universal. My experience configuring hardware in a Linux environment provided the logical foundation for my technical pivot into SharePoint Online governance and Document Lifecycle Management."

Compendium Portfolio

Insightful examples based on Personal Case Studies [PCS]

Statement of Integrated Intelligence & Architectural Integrity

As a Systems Architect and Technical Author, I believe that the future of complex problem-solving lies in the synergy between human vision and advanced technology.

In the development of the VÄS (Vivisec Alternative Solution) framework, I utilize Artificial Intelligence as a collaborative 'Drafting Partner' to streamline data synthesis and technical nomenclature. However, the Conceptual Logic, Ethical Framework, and Architectural Integrity of this work are entirely my own.

Every technical specification, biological parameter, and strategic vision presented in my portfolio has been rigorously vetted, refined, and validated by me personally. My use of AI is a commitment to efficiency and precision, but my commitment to Scientific Truth and Personal Accountability remains absolute.

LEGAL NOTICE: PROPRIETARY ARCHITECTURAL PROTOCOL The VÄS™ architecture and VIM™ pedagogical engine are timestamped and under active IP protection. Unauthorized use of these concepts, including the adaptation of this specific modular logic for AI-generated imagery or technical frameworks, is a violation of international intellectual property law. All access is tracked and monitored.

Notice of Intellectual Property & Copyright

© 2026 Christine McCollom-van Bentem. All Rights Reserved. Writing as London Litcott.

All original narratives, philosophies, and character concepts—including the "Time-Slip" framework and "Scientific/Creative Study" concepts—are the exclusive intellectual property of the author.

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