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Tokyo, Japan

San Diego, California, United States

• Proactively identified and assessed security risks by monitoring cloud-based network traffic and fine-tuning security tools, resulting in a 15%+ reduction in false positives and improved threat detection capabilities.
• Streamlined incident response processes through improved SIEM and EDS alert management, reducing Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for endpoint-related incidents by 20%+ and contributing to a 95% SLA achievement rate.
• Conducted post-incident analysis to identify root… Show more
• Conducted post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implemented preventative controls, reducing overall incident response time by 30%.
• Deployed and managed cloud-based security solutions, leveraging API integrations to automate risk assessments and enhance threat intelligence capabilities. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

As a DOD SkillBridge Intern, I gained valuable experience in cybersecurity by participating in various projects such as threat hunting, vulnerability scanning, security assessments, and penetration testing. Along with technical skills, I developed soft skills in communication, teamwork, and time management.

San Diego, California, United States

• Led a team of 12 in conducting 23 compliance risk assessments and 117 internal audits, ensuring adherence to Federal and State regulatory requirements.
• Developed and executed a comprehensive plan of action and milestones for compliance inspections and audits, achieving a compliance score of 94.7% in the latest audit (11% improvement over prior audit and 13.1% above.
• Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies resulting in a 21%… Show more
• Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies resulting in a 21% improvement in product quality and annual savings of 1,200 man-hours. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

• Managed a $4.3MM budget while leading a cross-functional team of 27 in support of critical military avionics assets which led to multiple awards including the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for exceptional.
• Streamlined maintenance programs leading to a 20% improvement in operational efficiency and 15% reduction in project turnaround time.
• Implemented proactive maintenance planning and precise resource allocation strategies, resulting in a 12% increase in on-time… Show more
• Implemented proactive maintenance planning and precise resource allocation strategies, resulting in a 12% increase in on-time delivery while meeting all contract requirements. Show less

Various

• Managed and supervised a team of up to 37 personnel in the maintenance of mission-critical avionics assets and their supporting IT infrastructure.
• Orchestrated the resolution of 1,921 support tickets, conducted 803 system audits, and implemented critical software updates and change requests leading to 99% uptime.
• Led support and resource allocation initiatives, resulting in an 18% reduction in ticket backlog and a 10% improvement in mean time to resolution (MTTR).
• Revamped… Show more
• Revamped quality assurance and regulatory compliance processes, achieving a 98% score in audit inspections over a three-year tenure. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies

Vetsuccess Immersion Academy

Scholarship recipient https://www.sans.org/scholarship-academies/vetsuccess/ The VetSuccess Academy is part of the SANS CyberTalent.