Highly motivated and continuously learning individual seeking opportunities to better expand his skill set. I am dedicated to continuously diversifying my skills and increasing my knowledge in order to better my employer and country.
I have extensive experience in utilizing Unix tools to analyze network traffic to monitor customer networks for potention malware infections, misconfigurations, and on going attacks. As the Technical Lead of C5ISR's CSSP Remediation Team, I have a proven track record of training new analysts to be able to conduct traffic analysis, malware analysis, and cloud monitoring. In addition to these responsibilities, I must be able to acquire training for new software services such as Kibana & Azure and in turn train my fellow team members on these new services.
I am currently a Master's of Science student of Cybersecurity at Georgia Institute of Technology, where my focus is cyber policy. My expected graduation date is Spring 2026.
I hold a Bachelor's of Science degree in Information Technology, focusing on Data Networking and Security from Liberty University. I was able to achieve Cum Laude honors upon completion of my degree program.
My free time consists of many very different hobbies. I enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skateboarding, blacksmithing, swimming, riding horses, reading, and video games. I also spend time on the family farm that I live on, helping keep up with needed repairs and improvements.
I have a personal interest in increasing my capabilities of living a more self sustainable life style. My goal for 2024 is to become better at growing my own food.