My Professional Experience
Cyber Systems Engineer
Northop Grumman
April 2023 - Present
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Execute planning and tasks within an Agile environment to improve systems’ cyber posture.
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Perform assessment of systems and networks to identify deviations from acceptable configurations and policies.
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Evaluate and analyze hardware and software to document and communicate the security impact of changes.
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Establish and maintain relationships across teams to support efforts that require cyber support or consulting.
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Reference updated standards and guidelines to implement best practices and support compliance objectives.
CEO & Co-Founder
Crafting Heroes
February 2022 - Present
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Collaborate with co-founders and associates
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Utilize productivity tools such as the Microsoft 365 suite
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Composed a project pitch statement for funding
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Generate applications for a variety of proposals
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Designed a portfolio demonstration of projects and potential
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Research and monitor changing industry trends, landscapes, demographics, and markets
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Develop, communicate, and implement business strategy in daily operations
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Construct and track company budget
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Manage company assets and resources
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Model aspects of the company culture while embodying the mission statement
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Function as the public face and speaker of the company
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Schedule and attend meetings
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Implement existing plans and policies
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Ensure appropriate governance and controls are in place to limit risk
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Verify compliance with laws and regulations
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Craft the company identity, brand, and image
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Program and design content and curriculum
Information Systems Security Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
July 2022Â - Present
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Consolidate security reports
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Visually represent the security status of systems
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Research and review cybersecurity documentation
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Develop technical templates and documentation for security reports
Cybersecurity Intern
L3Harris Technologies
May 2021 - July 2022
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Configured virtual machines
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Attended meetings, managed emails, and updated documentation items
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Researched a variety of technologies and hardware
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Tested installation and configuration of virtual machines
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Managed and configured virtual machines and accounts
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Completed compliance training modules
Information Security Systems Engineer Intern
L3Harris Technologies
June 2020 – August 2020
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Researched the NIST documentation
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Reviewed updated Risk Management Framework documents
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Communicated effectively to supervisors in a remote-work environment
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Updated Excel spreadsheets
Cyber System Administrator Intern
Harris Corporation
May 2019 – August 2019
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Earned Security+ certification
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Created a System Security Plan
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Utilized PowerShell for various tasks
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Configured Linux servers
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Developed floor plan and asset documentation for technology lab in Microsoft Visio
Helpdesk Technician
UCCS Office of Information Technology
March 2019 - February 2021
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Assisted customers with account and computer-related issues and requests in person, by phone, and online chat
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Updated and created incident tickets in Cherwell software
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Executed troubleshooting processes for Windows, Mac, and mobile systems
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Imaged Windows and Mac machines for university usage
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Upheld security policies and procedures for information and assets
Student Intern
Harris Corporation
Summer 2018
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Performed audits on computer systems
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Updated cybersecurity documents/artifacts
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Configuration and maintenance of computer software
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Collaborated with team using Microsoft 365 programs
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Troubleshoot Windows and Linux systems
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Performed Security Content Automation Protocol and Security Technical Implementation Guide scans on systems
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Generated security audits for Linux systems
Retail Cashier
Burlington
March 2018Â - September 2018
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Conducted customer transactions
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Established valued customer connections
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Provided friendly and positive experience to consumers
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Earned various awards for exceeding expectations in performance