Credentials
Certifications and education.
Six certifications across wireless and security, two cybersecurity degrees, and the tools and frameworks I've worked with along the way.
Certifications
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CASP+ (SecurityX)
Advanced security practitioner. Enterprise architecture and governance.
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CySA+
Cybersecurity analyst. Threat detection and incident response.
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PenTest+
Penetration testing. Vulnerability validation and reporting.
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Security+
Core security fundamentals. Network hardening and risk management.
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Network+
Network infrastructure. Routing, switching and troubleshooting.
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Education
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M.S. Cybersecurity
Western Governors University
- Capstone: automated penetration testing with Docker, a Kali toolkit, and AI-generated assessment reports
- Secure network architecture and wireless vulnerability assessment in cloud environments
- NIST RMF, ISO 27001 and GDPR applied to governance, risk and compliance
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B.S. Cybersecurity
Franklin University · Columbus, OH
- Capstone: hierarchical RBAC for a 150+ employee organization using Active Directory security groups
- Digital forensics with FTK Imager, Autopsy and Wireshark
- Python, Bash, PowerShell, PHP/MySQL; AWS and Azure deployment models
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Associate Degree in Science
Salt Lake Community College
- Foundational coursework in chemistry, biology and physics
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CS50
Harvard University (online)
Computer science foundations: algorithms, data structures and C.
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Tools
Frameworks