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United States

Augusta, GA

Oversaw the analysis of terabytes of data from global sources to identify and report data gaps, validate security measures, identify poor security practices, and hunt adversaries.Architected and implemented scalable and dynamic analytic solutions enabling quick identification of indicators of compromise from text fields.Developed and lead a three month.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Standardizing training for HUNT, intelligence, and cloud personnel building initial and progressive training paths for all skill levels.Developing data lake capabilities for multi-platform cyber security operations.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Conducted cyber training on Linux, networking, exploitation, threat methodologies, and cyber threat intelligence analysis for internal and external customers.Modified machine learning inference pipelines for the AWS environment utilizing a modular approach enabling cross platform usage.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Provided cyber instruction and training on Linux, networking, exploitation, and tradecraft. Created custom training material to include slides, quizzes, hands-on labs, and instructor guides.

San Antonio, TX

Developed and executed data manipulation attacks against multiple embedded systems to include LIDAR, RADAR, and Ultrasonic sensors. This was accomplished by researching previously reported attacks, emulating them, and devising new attacks. Exploited the embedded servers and performed man-in-the-middle/replay attacks against transmitted data. Documented the.

Fort Sam Huston, TX

Liaised between Army North G2 and Army South G2. Facilitated the exchange of ideas and intelligence enabling greater situational awareness of trans-regional issues that affect both commands. Coordinated VIP meetings to each organization increasing cooperation, sharing of ideas, and increased understanding of individual missions. Identified areas to enable.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Lead software tester for satellite component. Responsible for ensuring testing scripts covered all requirements provided by customer and were robust to prevent failure, a costly affair for space travel. Reengineered provided test suite to reduce redundancy, increase readability, and enable an easier transition to the maintenance phase of production.Managed.

Austin, Texas Area

Lead a squad of SIGINT analysts to ensure they are trained and ready to deploy in support of U.S. interests.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Responsible for devising a test plan for custom hardware and software. Conducted software testing on both 32 and 64-bit versions of proprietary software designed for video and audio capture. Ensured 24 hour testing cycles were devised and implemented. Analyzed test results reporting over 50 software issues and identifying potential features for customers.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Provided customer support to USSOUTHCOM as a representative of NSA. Took in customer requirements while streamlining wording, ensuring intent, and validating ability to meet requirements. Educated customers on available intelligence products and capabilities allowing better use of NSA assets for customers. Continued to be educated on upcoming products and.

Fort Bragg, NC

Senior technical adviser for SIGINT to a brigade element consisting of over 1,800 soldiers. Oversaw a team of over 10 individual in 3, sometimes 4, locations in a war zone with limited communications and alternating schedules. Provided command with timely and actionable fused intelligence resulting in operation changes, often saving lives. Responsible for.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Provided Indications and Warnings (I&W) for politically volatile geographic regions. Analyzed hundreds of reports from two geographically diverse regions. Wrote daily reports on target activities including predictive analysis on intended outcomes using historic data and current events in the analysis. Lead a squad of over 10 individuals in drafting.

Korea

Focal point for SIGINT analytics for target area. Responded to information requests from senior leadership in thorough and timely manner. Provided daily reports to theater level elements enabling informed operational changes as needed. Produced daily requirements for assets in theater to focus limited resources for greatest impact.

Master'S Degree, Computer Science, 3.2

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science, 3.4

Activities and Societies: Student Veterans Association Concentrations in Software Engineering and Computer Security.

Associates, Intelligence Studies With A Focus On Sigint, 4.0