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Hayden Murphey

I am recent Computer Science Graduate from James Madison University looking for an intro role in the cyber field. I bring a unique variety of skills to the table that transcends just the computer world.

My Favorite Deployments

Projects, tools and more that I have made.

Academic Project

Pintos

Four part group project for teaching operating system designed for the 80x86 architecture that requires implementing fundamental kernel features including a priority-based scheduler and a robust virtual memory system. This project involves developing core OS primitives like system call handling, process management, and an extensible indexed file system to support concurrent user programs.

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Pintos
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Autonomous Search & Rescue Navigation System for ROS2 TurtleBot 3

Developed a robust algorithmic movement system in Python using ROS2 to simulate high-stakes search and rescue operations. This project centered on a custom autonomous function that orchestrated a TurtleBot 3 through a dynamic environment to locate and identify victims. Tested in a competition environemnt.

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Autonomous Search & Rescue Navigation System for ROS2 TurtleBot 3
Academic Project

Ruby-Based Full-Stack Language Interpreter & Interactive TUI

This is a custom-built, dynamically typed programming language engine implemented in Ruby. This project demonstrates the complete lifecycle of a language tool, from lexical analysis and parsing to a decoupled execution runtime and an interactive developer interface.

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Ruby-Based Full-Stack Language Interpreter & Interactive TUI
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HOME LABS

Cyber Sandbox

Homelab work dedicated to practicing my skills in an applicable way.

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  • Deployed a Proxmox VE hypervisor to manage a hybrid environment of VMs and LXC containers, allowing for prototyping and isolated testing of new software stacks.
  • Configured a Cisco 3750-24PS-S multilayer switch to handle core networking and PoE requirements.
  • Set up a containerized application server engineered with a Zero Trust architecture, utilizing Tailscale, Caddy, and CrowdSec to securely host microservices without public internet exposure.
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ACADEMIC JOURNEY

Education & Certifications

From computer science foundations to cybersecurity/cloud expertise. My journey through academic excellence, professional certifications, and organizations.

Undergraduate Degree

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2022 - 2025

Bachelor in Computer Science

James Madison University

With this degree, I received my formal education in the areas of comptuation including computer systems, operating systems, programming languages, and data structures.

Academic Projects:

  • ▸ PintOS: team collaboration with milestones and code reviews. My group and I implemented user-mode processes, expanded syscalls, and improved the timer subsystem for improved CPU utilization.
  • ▸ Built a fully client-side web app that performs CRUD with localStorage persistance and integrates with third-party APIs via asynchronous JavaScript.
  • ▸ Completed an algorithmic movement system utilizing ROS2 in Python for TurtleBot 3 to simulate real world scenarios of search and rescue with custom built autonomous function.
  • ▸ For more see projects tab!

Professional Certifications & Organizations

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

ISC2|Completed Feb 2025

An industry-recognized certification validating a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices. This credential demonstrates proficiency in security operations, network security, and risk management. It signifies a commitment to the ISC2 Code of Ethics and a mastery of the essential technical skills required to protect organizational assets in an evolving threat landscape.

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

AWS|Completed Feb 2026

Earned the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) credential, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of cloud-native concepts and the AWS ecosystem. This certification validates my proficiency in identifying core AWS services (Compute, Storage, Database), navigating security best practices, and understanding the economic impact of cloud adoption.

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Association for Computing Machinery

ACM|Member since 2025

An active member of the world's leading professional organization for computer science and information technology. Membership signifies a commitment to the ACM Code of Ethics and professional excellence in the computing field. This affiliation provides access to the world’s largest digital library of computing research, keeping my technical knowledge at the forefront of industry-leading innovations and peer-reviewed standards.

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COMING SOON

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

AWS|Expected Mar 2026

Validates the ability to design secure, resilient, high-performing, and cost-optimized architectures using AWS technology. It focuses on technical proficiency in deploying applications on AWS based on the Well-Architected Framework.

TIMELINE

Professional Experience

From experience in Civil Engineering to formal academic education and work in Computer Science. Each experience shaped my analytical approach to cyber work giving me a balanced sight on the physical and technical aspects.

May 2025 - Present

Software Validation - AI Trainer

DataAnnotation · Freelance Remote

Reviewed, corrected, and validated code results against specifications and test cases to improve quality. Worked extensively with JSON and Node.js to reproduce issues, debug logica errors, and verify fixes.

Key Achievements:

  • ▸Worked on over 15 different AI projects to improve quality
  • ▸Analyzed thousands of data points to spot trends and recognize faults
  • ▸Implemented automated quantitative analysis programs with Python
October 2022 - July 2023

Assistant Researcher

MusicCPR · Part-time

Coordinated with professors on solving various bugs within the site. Conducted independent testing on the site using my background in music.

Key Achievements:

  • ▸Balanced being a full time college student with learning the ins and outs of web development
  • ▸Indentified key musical instrument redudencies
May 2021 - Aug 2025

Geotechnical Technician

Townes Site Engineering · Full-time

Worked along a team of engineers and other geotechs to complete contracted work by various construction sites. With this I conducted independent testings/inspections on site and in lab on materials including soil, concrete, and steel.

Key Achievements:

  • ▸Performed inspections on job sites containing over 8 billion dollars of infrastructure
  • ▸Worked on over 30 different job sites
  • ▸Developed exceptional teamwork skills to complete tasks required in contracts
  • ▸Completed over 3000 different independent tests on concrete.

WRITEUPS

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A Guide to rEFInd and Custom Theming

A comprehensive guide to implementing rEFInd in Linux to handle a multi-boot system, featuring custom themes and troubleshooting.

Jan 18, 2025•4 min read
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