Profile
Professional summary
CompTIA Security+ certified cybersecurity analyst and software developer with hands-on experience spanning enterprise security operations and large-scale IT rollouts. Proven track record of modernizing infrastructure and managing risk — deploying 300+ Windows 11 PCs two weeks ahead of schedule and accelerating vulnerability remediation by 15% via Qualys VMDR. Builds at the intersection of security operations, full-stack development, and AI: from CISA advisory monitoring, RBAC access reviews, and DMARC compliance communications to production Django apps on AWS and AI-assisted forensics tooling. Skilled in Linux, scripting, and endpoint management; dedicated to balancing robust security controls with business needs to drive efficient, secure, and resilient operations. See Projects & Experience for full project write-ups, certifications, and hands-on lab work.
Background
Education
- B.S. Computer Information Systems, California State University, Chico — Aug 2021–May 2026. Dean's List Honor Student, Fall 2025.
- A.S. Computer Information Systems, Butte Community College — 2022–2024. Honor Student, Fall 2022.
- Relevant coursework: Digital Forensics, Network Forensics, Network Security, Web Application Security, Database Systems, Software Development.
- Campus activities: Information Security Office (analyst assistant, Feb–Jun 2025); IT Support Services (deployment technician, Jun–Aug 2025); usr0 cybersecurity club.
Trajectory
Cybersecurity journey
Interest in cybersecurity grew through certificates, competition, platform training, and campus security operations.
Google Cybersecurity Certificate.
National Cyber League.
Digital Forensics course.
Qualys Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response; AWS Security Fundamentals; Securing Generative AI on AWS.
Information Security Analyst Assistant at Chico State (Feb–Jun 2025): Qualys VMDR vulnerability reporting, RBAC user access reviews, DMARC compliance communications, CISA advisory and CVE monitoring, patching follow-up, and security awareness tracking. Improved vulnerability remediation efficiency by 15%; worked directly with the CISSP-qualified ISO and Risk Management Officer.
Computer Deployment Technician at Chico State IT Support (Jun–Aug 2025): Deployed, imaged, and configured 300+ Windows 11 PCs using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit — completing the campus PC-as-a-Service rollout two weeks ahead of schedule.
CompTIA Security+ (Continuing Education).
Network Forensics course.
Member of the usr0 cybersecurity club.
Trajectory
AI journey
AI Summer Camp at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; built an AI solution for Humboldt University with team Humboldt Helpers.
Building Generative AI Solutions with Amazon Bedrock.
Building an AI-enhanced digital forensics platform so security analysts can find artifacts faster.
MCP server to connect an app with an AI agent.
See Projects & Experience for full project write-ups.
Credentials & competition
Certifications & competitive experience
Google Cybersecurity Certificate, pursued in 2023 and 2024.
National Cyber League: red-team-oriented challenges and skill application.
Qualys — Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response (2025). Listed with other credentials on Projects & Experience.
CompTIA Security+ (Continuing Education) — industry-recognized baseline for core security skills (threats, architecture, operations, GRC). Official certificate PDF: portfolio link · direct PDF.
Scholarly focus
Research interests
These interests frame ongoing study and project direction; they complement coursework in CIS, cybersecurity, and AI.
Goals
Professional objectives
Risk assessment
To assess and prioritize risks so organizations can make informed security decisions without slowing business momentum. Identify likely threats, measure impact, and recommend practical mitigation that protects critical systems and supports long-term goals.
Systems security
To help teams build secure, available, and recoverable systems that stay reliable under pressure. Apply layered controls, monitor for anomalies, and support recovery planning against evolving and advanced threats.
Secure web development
To build web applications with security and accessibility from the start: secure coding, OWASP-aligned testing, and standards-aligned delivery with intuitive, inclusive, high-performing user experiences.
Secure AI development
To design AI solutions that improve UI/UX while protecting private data and user trust, with privacy-by-design, ethical safeguards, and transparent decision-making to streamline workflows and empower users.
Get in touch
Open to cybersecurity analyst, software engineering, and AI-adjacent roles.