Professional Summary
Solutions-driven IT and cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience researching and solving system issues, automating workflows, and supporting internal operations. Brings a strong foundation in Linux, virtualization, scripting, and technical training, with proven ability to translate analysis into practical solutions, proof-of-concept exercises, and clear documentation.
Core Competencies
Experience
Student Researcher – Maine Cyber Range
- Researched and solved system issues on business-grade endpoints, identifying root causes and deploying solutions through PowerShell and Active Directory Group Policy.
- Delivered team-focused technical training and led several months of range-based team training for students.
- Translated network analysis into fully realized proof-of-concept attack training on virtualized infrastructure to identify anomalies and evaluate defensive readiness.
- Aided internal customers by providing data analysis, troubleshooting municipal endpoints, and maintaining seamless system access.
- Developed automation scripts using Python and Selenium to reduce workplace friction through browser automation and API integrations.
Education
B.S. Cybersecurity (In Progress)
A.S. Computer Science
Projects & Labs
PostgreSQL LLM Benchmarking Project
Built a Python-based benchmarking project using PostgreSQL to gather performance metrics, rank open-source LLMs, and generate Matplotlib visualizations for comparative analysis.
Home Proxmox Virtualization Lab
Built and maintained a home-based Proxmox server environment that hosts a Windows system used for System Forensics coursework, along with broader virtualization and lab experimentation.
Application Testing & Validation Lab
Configured and operated virtualized environments, including vSphere-based tabletop exercise scenarios, to test endpoint configurations and support training and validation activities.
Automation & Scripting Toolkit
Created scripts in Bash, PowerShell, Python, and JavaScript to automate repetitive tasks, support analysis workflows, and improve operational efficiency.