Education

B.A.S. in Cybersecurity

December 2025

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

GPA: 3.5

A.A.S. in Cybersecurity

December 2023

Northern Virginia Community College, Sterling, VA

GPA: 3.7

Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) - Expires August 2028
  • CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) - Expires August 2027
  • CCNA - In Progress

Technical Skills

Operating Systems

  • Windows Server, Windows, MacOS, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali)

Networking

  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, pfSense, WireGuard VPN, OpenVPN, Active Directory

Security Tools

  • Wireshark, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, OpenVAS, Wazuh, Infection Monkey, Splunk

Virtualization & Cloud

  • VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, Docker

Project & Workflow Tools

  • Microsoft Project, Trello, Jira

Languages

  • Python, HTML/CSS, Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell

Professional Experience

IT Systems Technician

Feb 2024 - Jan 2025

Planet Tech Inc., Remote

  • Built virtual environments using Windows Server, Hyper‑V, and Active Directory for a startup
  • Provided phone and email support, resolving user issues in real time and maintaining 99.9% uptime
  • Configured a VPN to enable secure RDP access with encryption and key‑based authentication
  • Monitored systems and performed maintenance to quickly fix issues and avoid downtime
  • Supported group policy, account setup, and basic system hardening to uphold IT security

Projects & Lab Experience

  • pfSense Firewall Configuration: Segmented LAN, WAN, and DMZ networks; validated firewall rules via ICMP/DNS testing and log reviews.
  • Secure Network Design:Built VLAN-based architecture and verified network isolation using Wireshark packet analysis.
  • WireGuard VPN Deployment:Configured secure tunnels with encryption and key exchange validation.
  • Vulnerability Assessment:Performed Nessus scans, validated exploits in Metasploit, and documented mitigations.
  • Network Traffic Analysis:Captured and analyzed live packets to detect misconfigurations and security risks.

View detailed project portfolio →

Additional Information

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Available for Relocation
  • Open to In-Person or Hybrid Work
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