ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Education & Certifications
From computer science foundations to cybersecurity 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 that provides the backbone of Cybersecurity including computer systems, operating systems, programming languages, and data structures.
Academic Projects:
- â–¸ 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.
- â–¸ Built a fully client-side web app that performs CRUD with localStorage persistance and integrates with third-party APIs via asynchronous JavaScript.
- â–¸ 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.
- â–¸ 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
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
CompTIA A+
A globally recognized, vendor-neutral certification that establishes the industry standard for launching IT careers and supporting today’s hybrid workforce. This credential validates foundational skills across key technologies, confirming expertise in configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware, software, operating systems, and networks, while ensuring security and operational efficiency across a diverse range of devices and platforms.
CompTIA Security+
A globally recognized, vendor-neutral certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. This credential confirms expertise in assessing the security posture of an enterprise environment, recommending and implementing appropriate security solutions, and monitoring and securing hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT.
CompTIA Network+
A vendor-neutral certification validating the essential knowledge and skills needed to confidently design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot any wired or wireless network. This credential confirms expertise in networking fundamentals, including IPv4/IPv6 addressing, DNS, and DHCP, alongside a strong grasp of network security, cloud computing concepts, and critical infrastructure resilience.