About Me
With 9+ years experience in transportation and aviation, currently completing a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Cybersecurity from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Experienced in risk identification, Python, SQL. Seeking a cybersecurity role with opportunities for continuous learning, risk management, and cooperation among colleagues.
Skills
Certificates
(CompTIA A+ and Network+ completed via CSU Global coursework)
Tools & Languages
Security Practices
Software Platforms
Strengths
Cybersecurity Projects
Home Lab
Personally created test environment for hands-on practical use, providing a controlled space to develop and refine cybersecurity skills through real-world simulation and experimentation.
TryHackMe Rooms
Utilized interactive, gamified virtual environments to enhance practical knowledge and hands-on skills:
- Linux Fundamentals (1, 2, & 3) and Linux Strength Training - Navigated directories and files, adjusted permissions, analyzed logs, explored common utilities
- Intro to Logs and Log Analysis - Identified log types, located logs, employed regular expressions (RegEx), and utilized command line and CyberChef for effective log analysis
- Wireshark Basics and Wireshark 101 - Gained proficiency in packet dissection, navigation, and filtering techniques; analyzed ARP, ICMP, TCP, DNS, HTTP, and HTTPS traffic for network troubleshooting and security analysis
- Windows Fundamentals (1, 2, & 3) and Windows Forensics (1 & 2) - Acquired fundamental understanding of Windows, including file systems, user account control (UAC), control panel, system configuration, security, firewall, registry, and FAT/NTFS file systems; developed skills in accessing hives, utilizing registry explorer, and recovering files
- Splunk Basics, Incident Handling with Splunk, and Splunk (2 & 3) - Developed skills in navigating Splunk; conducting incident handling using Splunk; participated in the Boss of the SOC investigation for security analysis
HackTheBox Projects
Utilized gamified labs and walkthroughs for a real-world simulation approach and hands-on skill development:
- HackTheBox Academy - Completed structured learning paths and modules
- HackTheBox Labs - Tier 1 machines and selected retired labs