Cyber Security Professional

Areas of Expertise

Cyber Security

Information Science

Information Technology

Computer Science


EDUCATION

Drexel University

  • Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security with a concentration in Security Technology

  • Education focused on Cyber Security, Networking, Servers, Active Directory, and SQL Databases

  • Relevant Coursework: Database Admin, IT Security (Policies, Awareness, System Audits), Computer Forensics, Information Systems, Network Administration, Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing, etc.

Philadelphia, PA

2021 - 2024

Bachelor’s of Science

Sierra College

  • Associate of Science in Computer Science in the Spring of 2021

  • Education focused on various aspects of Computer Science such as several different Programming languages, Discrete Structures, Linux/Unix, and Web Development

  • Relevant Coursework: Computing Architecture & Assembly Language, Programming Concepts/Methods, System Programming w/ C, and Visual Basic .NET

Rocklin

2017-2021

Associates’s of Science

Work

Experience

Information Security Operation Center Analyst

California Independent System Operator

May 2023 - Present

  • Monitor and analyze access control systems, authentication mechanisms, and identity management tools to detect and respond to security incidents promptly at the electrical grid for the Western Seaboard

  • Conduct regular security audits and reviews to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary access control improvements. Analyze mass amounts of network traffic with a SIEM and SOAR

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce access control policies, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal security standards.

  • Investigate and analyze user access requests, permissions, and privileges to ensure appropriate authorization levels and minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

  • Experience using software tools such as Sharepoint, WebRAO, Carbon Black (App Control and EDR), Tripwire, and Splunk

Intern

California Contractors Insurance Services

Nov 2022 - Present

  • Work closely with the Director to improve the efficiency of the business and its operations

  • Learning and completing several processes across 6 different departments, often finding ways in creating a more efficient way to complete it

  • Using the available technology to create a much better system for the organization on all the incoming and outgoing work

  • Worked closely with the Chief Information Security Officer to learn and complete cybersecurity-type work

  • HTML and CSS work to improve and create outgoing mail advertisements for the customers

  • Creating documentation to log the processes and technology administration work that I did

  • Created comprehensive drawings perfectly referring to available notes and sketches.

  • Created drawings using AutoCAD for the fabrication of new buildings.

  • Ability to read, comprehend and evaluate construction maps and drawings.

  • Installing and maintaining computer systems and networks.

  • Setting up computer workstations and user accounts and profiles.

  • Installing and configuring software and its functions.

  • Training computer users. 

  • Ensuring security and privacy of networks and computers.

  • Troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve computer issues.

  • Provide phone, chat, or in-person support while following company guidelines.

AutoCAD Draftsman/IT

ZippDraft Consulting

Jan 2015 - Present

  • Testing and troubleshooting Virtual Reality headsets and controllers.

  • Planning, coordination, and control of the various test activities.

  • Performing functional testing, regression, gameplay, content, and VR testing.

  • Technical management and control of the test team.  

  • Being able to adapt to different duties with a team depending on workload priority.

  • Documentation of the test activities and results to report to upper management. 

  • Successfully setting quality metrics.

Equipment Testing Team Lead

Facebook

Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

Projects

  • TBA

SQL Multiplayer Game

Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

Financial Calculator Website

Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • TBA

Technical Skills

Networking

Wireshark

Programming

Splunk Enterprise

C Language

Java

Structured Query Language

Web Development

Editing

DaVinci Resolve

Luminar Neo

Luminar AI

Design

AutoCAD Architecture

Autodesk MAYA