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Elkridge, Maryland, United States

Azure-Powered Global-Scale Services: Helmed a team to devise big data solutions on Azure to supervise global-scale cloud functionalities. Innovated monitoring frameworks ensuring elevated customer contentment and system robustness. Secure Azure Solutions Delivery: Pioneered Azure cloud solutions to cater to enormous data sets with elevated throughput needs, meeting stringent data security and reliability mandates. Custom Azure Solution Development: Imagined and sculpted bespoke solutions on Azure using SQL/KQL, .NET, and C# to address distinct enterprise necessities, augmenting Azure Data Explorer's adaptability and user experience.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Innovative AI Solutions: Spearheaded the development of innovative AI solutions to bolster the National Security Agency's cybersecurity missions. Designed and implemented AI-driven systems to enhance threat detection and response, significantly advancing the agency's cybersecurity research.Maximizing HPC Capability: Created software to leverage the Agency's high-performance computing capability for non-standard calculations involving AI model generation, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings for complex operations.Mentorship and Curiosity Promotion: Mentored interns and staff, fostering a culture of curiosity and exploration in novel AI applications, contributing to the agency's legacy of continuous innovation.

Ft. Meade

Multi-National Cyber Operations Management: Led a multi-department team in managing and designing offensive cyber plans and operations. Collaborated with international partners to ensure the alignment of strategies and successful execution of multi-national cyber operations against violent extremist organizations.Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Introduced Agile methodologies to the team, enabling iterative product development and frequent releases. Improved operational efficiency and responsiveness to emerging threats.

World's First International Military Diplomatic School: Pitched the idea, built the human and physical infrastrucure, and taught the first class. Mentored over 200 military officers, graduating 60 students in the first class. Developed a curriculum that combined military and diplomatic training, equipping officers with specialized skills for international assignments.Leadership and Curriculum Design: Led the curriculum design, tailored to challenge students both mentally and academically. Fostered a culture of excellence, preparing officers for the complexities of military diplomacy.

Played integral role supporting shared objectives between US and Djibouti, a foreign ally with key refueling and transshipment centers, maritime port, and home to US and foreign military facilities. Nurtured productive relations between key policy and decision-makers; liaised with Minister of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Djibouti and senior government officials to ensure continuity of US military operations, counterterrorism efforts, and key bilateral agreements.

Master’S Degree, International Relations And National Security Studies, A+

Associate Of Arts - Aa, French Language And Literature

This was the hardest year of my academic life. Writing my Masters dissertation was nothing compared to this.

Bachelor’S Degree, Astrophysics, Solid A-

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi