Skills
Hardware: Knowledge of networking hardware and architecture, practice configuring security hardware.
Software: Virtualization work through VirtualBox and VMware; experience working in both Windows and various Linux flavors including Kali Linux, Ubuntu, Parrot Security, and more; extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite in projects; scripting techniques in Batch, Bash, and Python; understanding of basic cryptography.
Networking: Accessing systems remotely, practicing network hardening, configuring Windows domain, knowledge of network security, familiarity with: Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
Forensics: Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Volatility, FTK Imager, WinPmem, Belkasoft RAM Capturer.
Professional Certifications
CompTIA Security+ Certification, CompTIA, May 2024
Education
Utica University, Utica, NY — Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, May 2025
- Dual Specialization: Digital Forensics & Incident Response and Cyber Operations
- Minor: Computer Science
- Relevant coursework: Information Security; Digital Forensics II; Information Systems Threats, Attacks, and Defense; Cyber Operations; Malware Analysis; Network Forensics; System Vulnerability Assessments; Cloud Security, Incident Response and Forensics
- Cybersecurity Competitions: Hivestorm 2024 and CNY Hackathon 2024
- President’s Scholarship: Based on highest academic achievement and community service
- GPA: 4.00 - High Honors List
SUNY Broome, Binghamton, NY — Associate of Applied Science in Computer Security and Forensics, May 2023
- Relevant coursework: Remote Security Methods, Malware Analysis, Computer Forensics I & II, Advanced Computer Networking, Security Hardware and Software, Cryptographic Systems, Business Security
- GPA: 3.98 - President’s List
Experience
Knapp Winery, Romulus, NY — Vineyard Technician, Summer 2023 & 2024
- Worked independently as well as part of a team & learned on the job with no previous exposure to this type of work.
- Communicated with the company owner and those in other departments to support company objectives including improving company infrastructure and ultimately products.
- Organized equipment and kept it in working order.
- Improved and repaired vineyard infrastructure and farming equipment in the workplace through general maintenance.
- Resolved technology-related issues such as computer troubleshooting, printing, and more within the department.
- Used innovation and problem-solving skills to fix issues in the vineyard.
Involvement
- Utica University Cyber Club | Social Media Manager | Utica, NY 2023-Present
- Worship Team Leader | Braided Cord Co-op, Vestal, NY 2022-2023: Led a ten-person team in weekly practices and performances.
- Student Care Council | Braided Cord Co-op, Vestal, NY 2022-2023: Participated in volunteer activities, such as serving at a soup kitchen and visiting nursing home residents.
- Eagle Scout | Troop 38, Owego, NY 2020
- Event Host | Southern Tier MobilePack™, Owego, NY 2017-2024