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Maple Park, IL, US

Remote

Moved to the Senior Intrusion Analysis team. Trained in using AETD and EDR solutions to perform in-depth investigations on endpoints along with proactive threat hunting and response actions. Also provide feedback on and assist with creation of research and production countermeasures for both Red Cloak and Carbon Black products.

Lisle, Illinois, United States

Assisted the SOC Shift Managers with critical situations and project-based work as needed. Adjusted and moved personnel and resources as needed to balance the workload on the SOC. Also managed the 2nd shift on weekends and provided mentorship and coaching to analysts and peers.

Lisle, Illinois, United States

Worked as a Security Analyst. Trained in determining true vs. false-positive incidents using network and endpoint telemetry, event correlation and log analysis. Performed network traffic analysis using logs from multiple vendor's products such as Dell, Palo Alto and Cisco. Conducted endpoint analysis and investigation using EDR platforms such as Carbon.

Dekalb, Illinois, United States

Spent a summer working for Northern Illinois University's Department of Information Technology upgrading the network infrastructure on their DeKalb campus. Pulled new Cat5e wire from the IDF to the end-user, tested and terminated connections. Also worked on telephone service lines and alarm systems. Was a designated key custodian with access to all IDF.

Baumholder, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Stationed in Germany for most of my enlistment, minus my tour in Iraq. I served in a Military Police Company and was part of a detached platoon which augmented a brigade headquarters company and later an engineer headquarters company. I received a large amount of additional training while serving as the Specialist in Charge of platoon communication.

Baghdad, Iraq

Deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom where I served as a Command Security Detachment driver and dismount for our brigade Command Sergeant Major's security detail. I was awarded an Army Commendation Medal for completing over 300+ patrols and a Combat Action Badge during Operation Iron Pursuit in the summer of 2008. In addition to being a HMMWV and MRAP.

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, United States

Attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in August 2006 and graduated in February 2007. I was assigned to Bravo Company 787th Military Police Battalion and received a Certificate of Achievement for excellent performance during my training there and served as a squad leader in multiple phases of training.

Sycamore, Illinois, United States

Began working for Menards shortly after graduating from High School. Started out as part of the morning stock crew and was quickly promoted to a full-time position. A short time later I entered the company's management training program. After successfully completing the management training program I was made 2nd Assistant Manager of the Electrical.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer And Information Systems Emphasis In Cyber Security Programming, 3.73 Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Cybersecurity Club, National Cyber LeagueBegan at DeVry University January 2016 and graduated Magna Cum Laude in.

Associate Of Science (A.S.), General Studies, 3.86 Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyBegan my college education at Kishwaukee College in August 2013. Graduated Summa.