Contact Information
📜 Resume - View PDF
Professional Summary
Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst with extensive hands-on experience in system administration, network configuration, and threat assessment. Proven track record in cybersecurity competitions including Bugcrowd x HackTheBox and NCL. Experienced in conducting security audits using NIST CSF, configuring homelabs, and providing IT support in both academic and professional environments. Committed to continuous learning and defending digital environments through ethical hacking and applied cybersecurity principles.
Technical Skills
- Security Tools: VPNs (Tailscale), Firewalls, Log Aggregation Tools, Autograders
- Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian), Windows
- Networking & Systems: DNS, NFS, NAS, Proxmox VE, TrueNAS Scale
- Programming/Scripting: Python, Bash, C, C++, Haskell, Prolog
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure (basic)
- Other: Active Directory (basic), Technical Documentation, Report Writing, Team Collaboration
Certifications
- 📜 Google Cybersecurity Specialization (Expected Dec 2024) – View PDF
Cybersecurity Projects & Competitions
CS 470 Cybersecurity Lab
- Deployed virtual machines and configured DNS, NFS, and secure email servers.
- Focused on vulnerability management, service hardening, and incident response simulation.
Skills: Linux Admin, Network Security, Troubleshooting
Homelab Environment
- Built a full-featured cybersecurity testing lab using Proxmox VE and Docker.
- Set up VPN tunneling (Tailscale), NAS (TrueNAS), and various Linux-based attack/defense scenarios.
Skills: Virtualization, Secure Networking, Ethical Hacking
CTF & Competition Highlights
- College CTF Rules 2025: Top 8 Individual | Top 17/63 Team – View Certificate
- Bugcrowd x HackTheBox Student Qualifier 2025: Top 19/153 Teams – View Certificate
- National Cyber League Spring 2025: Top 73 Individual, Top 20 Team Placement
Professional Experience
Cybersecurity Cohort Member – Google San Diego Cyber Clinic (2025 – Present)
- Performed real-world security assessments using NIST CSF 2.0 for small and global organizations.
- Generated comprehensive risk reports and presented findings to stakeholders.
Instructional Student Assistant – San Diego State University (Jan 2024 – Aug 2024)
- Supported students in C, Python, Haskell, and Prolog.
- Built and maintained automation scripts and Discord bots, improving grading and feedback pipelines.
- Helped troubleshoot Linux environments and development setups.
IT Solutions Technician – NC Tech Computer (2017 – Present)
- Resolved PC hardware/software issues and optimized system performance.
- Installed firewalls and configured small business network infrastructure.
- Provided remote and onsite IT support, including software upgrades and device imaging.
Office Administrator & IT Support Specialist – Monarch Company LLC (2022 – 2023)
- Maintained NAS connectivity and provided Tier 1–2 support to internal staff.
- Supported A/V hardware and liaised with external vendors.
Education
- B.S. in Computer Science – San Diego State University (Expected: June 2025)
- A.S. in Computer Science – Grossmont Community College