Cybersecurity Portfolio
Project Highlights
2025 - Present
Inclusion Specialist
Supports the social, emotional, and developmental growth of young children in an inclusive learning environment. Collaborates with teachers, families, and support staff to implement individualized learning strategies, promote positive behavior, and ensure all children have equitable opportunities to learn and succeed. Demonstrates strong communication, patience, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while fostering a safe and supportive classroom atmosphere.
2024
Tech Support Specialist
Provided Tier 1/Tier 2 technical support by troubleshooting system, network, and access-related issues, managing user accounts, and supporting security best practices. Utilized analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve incidents, maintain system availability, and enhance overall IT operations and security posture.
2010- 2013
Information Technology Support Specialist
Provided Tier 1/Tier 2 IT support, including hardware and software troubleshooting, account administration, system configuration, network connectivity support, ticket management, and user training. Maintained system performance and security while delivering responsive technical assistance in fast-paced environments.
Academic Background
2023-2027
Strayer University | Bachelors in Information Systems and Security
Completion of multiple advanced studies focusing on network security, cryptography, and risk management, equipping me with the knowledge to tackle modern cyber threats.
2015 - 2019
Purdue Global University | Masters in Psychology
.Earned a Master of Science in Psychology, developing advanced skills in research, data analysis, critical thinking, behavioral assessment, and evidence-based problem solving. Applied quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to evaluate complex issues, analyze trends, and communicate findings effectively.
Technical Skills & Certifications
- Possesses a strong foundation in cybersecurity, security operations, and IT tech administration. Has developed hands-on experience with industry-standard tools including Splunk, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Wireshark, Nmap, and Microsoft Windows and Linux environments.
- Technical skills include log analysis, threat detection, incident response, network security monitoring, SIEM operations, and security event investigation.
- Through practical projects and SOC simulations, experience has been gained through analyzation of security alerts, correlating events, and identifying indicators of compromise.
- Professional development is supported by cybersecurity training and a CompTIA Security+ certification, that demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving security threats, technologies, and best practices.