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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

I participated in the DOE OMNI Technology Alliance Internship program. As an undergraduate, I worked as a frontend developer: my duties focused on investigating the typical frontend technologies used in mobile app development, then designing a user interface for a "proof-of-concept" mobile app.▪ Collaborated on a team of four interns to develop a mobile application using React Native.▪ Gained proficiency with Git/GitHub and implemented GitHubFlow best practices to encourage collaboration between teammates and maintain the integrity of our codebase▪ Developed a solid understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript for building interactive components▪ Engaged in UI design using Figma, translating wireframes into usable user interfaces.▪ Presented team project results to DOE personnel during the 2024 Cybersecurity & Technology Innovation Conference

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

▪ Delivered lectures and tutored students on various computer networking and cybersecurity topics▪ Investigated industry trends and technology advancements▪ Provided mentorship and counseling to students transitioning into IT careers▪ Collaborated with other instructors and departments to enhance the curriculum▪ Utilized uCertify online learning platform to train students

Germantown, Maryland, United States

▪ Presented and demonstrated twice a week on a variety of cybersecurity topics, tools and techniques▪ Assembled, configured and maintained 15 Raspberry Pi computers for use in live classroom demos intended to introduce students to the Python programming language▪ Taught students basic circuitry and programming concepts using the Raspberry Pi, Arduino and BBC Micro:Bit devices▪ Coached an average of 15 students per week through the setup & configuration of virtual machines via Oracle VirtualBox▪ Wrote documentation designed to train beginner-level students to compete in cybersecurity competitions (such as the National Cyber League, PicoCTF and CyberStart)▪ Designed, coordinated and scheduled training events for Montgomery College's Cybersecurity Club▪ Wrote social media posts to promote local technology-related events held in Montgomery College's Cybersecurity Lab

▪ Selected from a pool of 1,250 candidates. Only 4% of candidates were accepted into 2023's UCP program (a cohort of 50)▪ Attended bi-monthly workshops designed to train participants in a mix of technical, communication and self-management skills▪ Collaborated with an Uber software engineer mentor to practice computational thinking and independent research skills

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

▪ Provided technical on-site and/or remote support for on-premises & cloud-based technology (computer hardware, mobile devices, printers & VoIP phones)▪ Triaged a ticketing queue of ~50 tickets daily and resolved ~5 tickets per day▪ Performed upgrades, repairs and preventative maintenance on laptops, desktops and servers▪ Wrote technical how-to guides for training new hire employees▪ Assisted internal IT security team with investigations of cybersecurity incidents

Macs-24, Virginia Beach, Va

▪ Led and trained a team of 4 junior technicians▪ Researched and recommended hardware and software solutions for upper management▪ Performed system backup, application testing and validation▪ Secured endpoint systems through physical, technical and administrative controls in compliance with NIST SP 800-53▪ Conducted desktop & server image creation, deployment, configuration and maintenance▪ Setup file sharing, networked printers and computers using DHCP and static IP addressing

Mcas Futenma Okinawa, Japan

▪ Provided tier 2 tech support to a military unit of 450 users via on-site or phone support▪ Deployed, inventoried, maintained and disposed of IT networking materials and equipment in compliance with the asset management lifecycle▪ Enforced proper data destruction procedures (particularly related to hard drives & mobile devices)▪ Installed, configured and updated software on computer systems▪ Installed and configured Windows Vista, 7, and 8 onto desktops▪ Troubleshot network connectivity issues and ensured the continuous operation of a computer network in battlefield conditions

Twentynine Palms, California, United States

▪ Provided on-site tier 1 tech support to a military unit of 125 users▪ Responded to, diagnosed, and documented work tickets assigned through ServiceNow ticketing system▪ Troubleshot PC software issues (particularly MS Office Suite related ones)▪ Installed, replaced, and upgraded computer hardware and peripherals▪ Created, monitored, and deleted user accounts & passwords

Bachelors, Applied Cybersecurity

Associate'S Degree, Cybersecurity

▪ Completed courses in computer troubleshooting, scripting, Cisco networking, Linux administration, digital forensics, cloud computing ▪.

Network+ And Security+, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications

Completed a 9-week-long program sponsored by Montgomery College's Information Technology Institute. This program prepares underrepresented.

Cybersecurity

Completed a course that prepares students to pass the Security+ certification exam. Topics include: ▪ Common types of cyberattacks.

Cysa+ Certificate, Cybersecurity

Completed a 14 week course intended to retrain veterans to enter the InfoSec field as an junior SOC analyst. As part of the course, I.

Computer Troubleshooting And Networking

Completed a year-long course in basic computer troubleshooting and networking. Knowledge and skills I learned from here: • Installing.