ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Education & Certifications
From computer science foundations to cybersecurity/cloud expertise. My journey through academic excellence, professional certifications, and organizations.
Undergraduate Degree
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
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.
ID: 2409600
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
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.
ID: 6680c15bf1de42758d379720022d6156
Association for Computing Machinery
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.
ID: Member ID available upon request
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
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.