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Pennsylvania, United States

- Develop internal toolkit to automate the process of informing a last logged on user of a specified present vulnerability on their system using PowerShell and Qualys APIs. Use toolkit to notify users of specific Java and Apache vulnerabilities present within UPS environment. - Support ad-hoc vulnerability scanning work for on-prem and cloud assets in Qualys / Wiz.io and forward scan results to developers and system admins.- Audit perpetually scheduled vulnerability scans in Qualys to identify network ranges that were being missed. Communicate with internal team members and outside teams to fix missing ranges and adjust firewall rules as necessary. Improved scanning effectiveness by thousands of IP addresses across production and test networks.- Assist my defined team with identifying and mitigating certain assigned CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities in company and small-business-unit (SBU) environments. Document processes to aid teammates in identifying Linux workstation ownership and their proper point of contact for remediation efforts.

- Conducted a vulnerability assessment of DME Interns Website and noted any potential security risks. Created a professional report describing vulnerabilities and potential remediation measures for team.- Assisted with ensuring 100% MFA rate throughout internship program.- Participated in CTF exercises and additional learning opportunities with volunteers and employees of the VA.

Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States

- Prepared and approved strategies for cloud and local data storage and protection, prioritizing operation-critical information.- Utilized Rclone tool to back up essential directories from cloud storage to onsite backup server.- Detected and mitigated phishing threats and addressed further security risks within the organization.- Lead various initiatives aimed at optimizing, managing, and developing multiple CRM systems.- Implemented IT support on-call for approximately 10 employees across multiple states within a BYODenvironment. Conducted analytics and implement enhancements for mobile and computer devices.

Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States

- Filed real estate transaction files electronically and spearheaded an initiative to digitize important records.- Created detailed archives of information relating to current and past client business.- Troubleshooted and resolved technology issues, encompassing both software and hardware problems, including providing on-call IT support when necessary.

Warren, New Jersey, United States

- Ensured VPN configurations were up to date across Sophos firewalls in headquarters and branch offices. - Streamlined recurring IT tasks, including the management of files across multiple servers, and the configuration of new employee user accounts and machines with PowerShell scripts.- Developed a network diagram to facilitate Disaster Recovery Plan implementation and provided guidance on maintaining business and network continuity during potential cyberattacks or outages. - Established Active Directory controls and enabled computer access through domain controllers. Employed Group Policy to secure network against potential threats.- Assessed the risks associated with network architecture and performed vulnerability scans. Administered internal network penetration test using exploits and other tools to harden present vulnerabilities.

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Technology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity, 3.98

Minor in Economics, Board of Governors Scholar, Digital Forensics & Cyberdefense Club, BU Scholar Athlete, Men’s Swim Team GPA Award (x2).

High School Diploma