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Updated, maintained, and architected new cloud infrastructure using Terraform code, Atlantis automation, and Github. Served as technical security SME for Truss’ largest government contract. Through these efforts, received a 2 year extension on compliance certification (ATO) - the longest in project and company history. Orchestrated incident response efforts. Identified, triaged, and remediated issues in infrastructure and applications. Advocated for and enforced security best practices across the team, and quickly became the subject matter expert advising government clients on security and compliance. Led infrastructure team meetings, and mentored new teammates. Identified gaps in documentation and created runbooks and other documents for the infrastructure team to ensure repeatable best practices.

Automated and streamlined AWS development and production infrastructure using Python and CloudFormation. Implemented and improved CI/CD pipelines for new payments products. Fine-tuned and deployed AWS WAF to cover WorkWave’s largest production software, while ensuring no loss of functionality for customers.

Fixed problems with any electronics that students used on campus, such as cell phones, laptops, and tablets. Answered calls and questions about devices.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Intern for Nationwide's Enterprise Command Center, the front line of the company's IT infrastructure. The ECC ensures the availability, health, and optimizations of Nationwide's IT systems.

Master’S Degree, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Digital Forensics Club Cyber Defense Club

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Science