Skills by Experience & Education
Work Experience
IT Lab Assistant – Southern State Community College
- Configured and maintained Active Directory on Microsoft Server 2019, supporting eSports services.
- Implemented and enforced Group Policy, ensuring security compliance.
- Mentored 80+ college students, achieving a 93.75% success rate.
- Developed 84 teaching aids, enhancing instructional resources.
- Skills Gained: Active Directory Management, Group Policy Implementation, Student Mentorship, Technical Instruction, Security Policy Enforcement.
Information Security Analyst 1 - Intern – National Cooperative Bank
- Compiled and analyzed DLP (Data Loss Prevention) reports, ensuring compliance with GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and PIPEDA.
- Streamlined security processes for Thycotic, AppRiver, Cybereason, Forescout, Imperva, and ServiceNow, increasing efficiency by 65%.
- Led testing and evaluation of Phisher and Microsoft Admin DLP tools, improving phishing incident reporting accuracy by 20%.
- Ensured NIST and CIS cybersecurity compliance and best practices.
- Reviewed and updated incident response policies to address evolving threats.
- Skills Gained: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Analysis, Security Policy Review, Incident Response Planning, Phishing Detection & Awareness, Compliance Auditing.
Volunteer & Consulting Experience
Ohio Code Scholar – Consultant
- Volunteered 102+ hours, mentoring 300+ K-12 students in coding and robotics.
- Guided students in creating innovative robotic coding projects.
- Skills Gained: STEM Education, Mentorship, Robotics Instruction, Curriculum Development.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – President
- Dedicated 100+ volunteer hours, leading community initiatives.
- Led a project that received 1 international award and 20+ state and regional awards.
- Inducted 53 new members, 6 officers, and 4 honorary members through 4 formal ceremonies.
- Presented a satisfaction survey report to the College President’s Council, identifying budget-saving opportunities, ultimately saving the college thousands of dollars.
- Directed 6 volunteer projects, including community cleanups and educational events.
- Skills Gained: Leadership, Event Planning, Budget Analysis, Community Engagement, Public Speaking.
University of Cincinnati
- Cybersecurity Collaboration & Technical Discussions
- Veteran Networking & Community Support
- Cross-Cultural Communication & Language Practice
- Remote Learning Engagement & Self-Motivation
- Computer Programming (Java)
- Database Management (SQL)
- Network Security
- Cloud Computing
- Computer and Network Forensics
- Web Development
- Human-Computer Interaction
- IT Policy & Ethical Implications in Technology
- System Security & Risk Analysis
Relevant Coursework
| Course Name | Skills Gained |
|---|---|
| Computer Programming I (Java) | Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithm Design, Debugging |
| Database Management I | SQL Queries, Database Design, Data Normalization |
| Implications of IT | Ethical and Social Aspects of IT, Compliance Policies |
| Network Security | Firewalls, Encryption, Threat Mitigation |
| Cloud Computing | Cloud Services, Virtualization, Cloud Security |
| Database Management II | Advanced SQL, NoSQL Databases |
| Computer and Network Forensics | Incident Response, Digital Evidence Collection |
| Fundamentals of Web Development | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive Design |
| Human-Computer Interaction | User Experience Design, Interface Usability |
Southern State Community College
- Active Directory & Group Policy Management
- Student Mentorship & Tutoring
- 3D Modeling & Printing
- Technical Troubleshooting & IT Support
- Teaching Aid Development
- Security Policy Implementation
- Server Administration
- User Training on Cybersecurity Best Practices
Relevant Coursework
| Course Name | Skills Gained |
|---|---|
| System Analysis | Business Process Modeling, Systems Development Life Cycle |
| Server Administration | Windows/Linux Server Management, Virtualization |
| Information Technology Capstone | Project Management, Real-World IT Solutions |
| Cisco III | Advanced Networking, Routing Protocols |
| Co-Op *4 | Hands-on IT Experience, Professional Development |
| Advanced Cybersecurity | Penetration Testing, Incident Response |
| Linux | Shell Scripting, System Administration |
| Cisco II | Switching Technologies, WAN Technologies |
| Ethical Hacking | Penetration Testing, Exploitation Techniques |
| Cisco I | Network Fundamentals, TCP/IP |
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | Security Principles, Risk Assessment |
| IT Essentials | Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting |
| IT Fundamentals | Basic IT Concepts, Operating Systems |
| Professionalism | Workplace Etiquette, Communication Skills |