Cyber Security Professional
Areas of Expertise
Cyber Security
Information Science
Information Technology
Computer Science
EDUCATION
Drexel University
Bachelor’s of Science
Philadelphia, PA
2021 - 2024
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.
Sierra College
Associates’s of Science
Rocklin, CA
2017 - 2021
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
Professional
Experience
Information Security Operation Center Analyst
California Independent System Operator (CAISO)
Western U.S. Coast Power Grid
May 2023 - Present
Monitor and analyze real-time security events across a wide-scale infrastructure supporting the Western U.S. electrical grid.
Investigate anomalies in authentication and access control systems to prevent unauthorized access and reduce insider threat risk.
Conduct user access reviews and support the timely deprovisioning of terminated accounts to enforce least privilege principles.
Leverage tools such as Splunk, Carbon Black EDR, and Tripwire for threat detection, event correlation, and forensic analysis.
Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to support audits, refine access policies, and maintain regulatory alignment.
Operations & IT Intern
California Contractors Insurance Services
Nov 2022 - Present
Assisted in operational improvement initiatives across six departments with a focus on IT security and documentation.
Partnered with the CISO on access control enhancements and contributed to risk mitigation efforts.
Developed internal process documentation and standardized workflows, improving IT governance and communication.
Designed and deployed HTML/CSS email templates to enhance digital communication and customer outreach.
Gained exposure to IT systems management and cybersecurity compliance practices in a corporate setting.
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.
Setting up computer workstations, user accounts, and profiles.
Installing and configuring software and its functions.
Ensuring security and privacy of networks and computers.
Troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve computer issues.
AutoCAD Draftsman/IT
ZippDraft Consulting
Jan 2015 - Present
Equipment Testing Team Lead
Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
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.
Certifications
Obtained
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Certification Number: 8CXKJMXYXNFQ1HXJ
Date Issued: 7/18/2025
Date Expired: 7/18/2028
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Credential ID: 2DBCCB000521C443
Certification Number: E1B044-903E26
Date Issued: 12/11/2024
Date Expired: Never
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My immediate goal for what I’m trying to achieve
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AI Practitioner will be my next goal after cloud.
AI would add variety to my toolset as it is a wildly growing topic currently
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My longer term goal.
This would be the best path to go for AWS
