Personal Summary
Awards & Accolades
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude from DTCC in Computer Engineering
- Awarded Top Performer of the Month for the Security Engineering team, May 2024
- Awarded Top Performer of the Year [Gold] for the Delaware Department of Technology & Information (2024)
- Received Governor's Award for Excellence Nomination for my engineering work done for the Delaware Department of Technology & Information
Education & Certification
- B.S Network Engineering & Security [Incomplete], Western Governors University
- A.A.S Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology, Delaware Technical Community College
- Certified CompTIA Tech+
- Certified CompTIA A+
- Certified CompTIA Network+
- Certified CompTIA Security+
- Certified Zscaler ZDTA
Working Experience
Cybersecurity Engineer, Delaware Department of Technology & Information
March 2024 → Present Day
- Serves as principal engineer for Privileged Access Management (PAM) project.
- Serves as a SME for network security architectural review and evaluates diagrams / proposals.
- Assists in managing, troubleshooting, and assessing Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
- Performs SIEM analysis and active monitoring in coordination with Delaware SOC
- Provides security consultation regarding:
- Active Directory
- Linux Servers
- Cloud Security
- Works with Security Engineering Team to lead the ZTNA deployment
- Collaborates with the Policy-Setting team to draft binding security policies
- Automates critical deployments with industry leading tools like:
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Microsoft PowerShell
- GitHub Actions / Workflows
IT Security Administrator, Knowledge Services (KHI)
November 2023 → March 2024
- Supported a wide array of security tools such as:
- SaST Engines
- WAFs
- PAM
- Engineered advanced PowerShell scripts to audit domain infrastructure
- Leveraged Sharphound and Bloodhound to analyze privilege patterns in Active Directory
- Deployed and supported select Windows, Linux, and containerized (Docker) environments to create runtime for security tools
- Worked with outside vendors and organizational partners to consult on secuirty best practice
- Worked to POC the integration of PAM with IBM Mainframe systems
- Configured Enterprise SIEM to support logging for PAM project
System Administrator [Temporary], Capital School District
August 2023 → November 2023
- Supported Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Schoology
- Supported and deployed SSO services such as Classlink Roster
- Managed the enterprise ticketing system (IIQ) for District IT services
- Managed ~8000 user Active Directory domain
- Ensured District compliance with CIPA and FERPA regulations
- Managed and troubleshot Distribution and Security Groups for email and access requirements
- Troubleshot network access control (NAC)
- Led and engineered District-wide automation project for asset deployment and ticketing
- Supported NVRs and IP Cameras in a multi-site complex network
- Managed a multi-site Cisco Meraki network, performing configurations for switching, VLANs, and policy
- Supported Microsoft DFS and file servers
- Used PowerShell to perform scripted tasks for domain administration
- Worked with private vendors to support IP Cameras and Physical Access Control Systems
- Worked with infrastructure team to support Windows Servers
Information Technology Specialist, POLYTECH School District
November 2022 → August 2023
- Performed hardware repairs on a variety of devices including Dell Laptops, Workstations, and classroom projectors
- Used PowerShell to support and troubleshoot Windows Devices and Microsoft Intune
- Performed basic network analysis and management via Cisco Meraki Interface
- Assisted with managing a ~1200 device hybrid cloud environment
- Performed fundamental Active Directory administration
- Imaged and provisioned devices in bulk using Microsoft Autopilot and Intune
- Supported District events with A/V and production work
- Assisted network engineering team by troubleshooting bad patches, tone-testing, etc
- Helped to ensure CIPA compliance for district students and devices
- Provided excellent customer service to staff and students
- Supported senior staff in managing SSO and LMS solutions
Network and Systems Administrator, TEK Electronics
July 2022 → November 2022
- Helped deploy Microsoft 365 services to customers
- Migrated legacy Exchange-on-prem. servers to the Microsoft Cloud
- Oversaw customer virtualization clusters
- Supported Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012
- Administered multiple customer Active Directory domains
- Handled customer disaster recovery and backup solutions
- Performed Remote Management with leading RMM toolsets for multi-state customer-base
- Administered enterprise email
- Assisted with physical installation of large structured cabling projects
- Supported and deployedwireless infrastructure (Ubiquiti Unifi & Cisco Meraki)
- Installed, deployed, and configured NVR and IP Camera systems in distributed environments
- Served as the sole support resource for over 100 clients in a Tri-State area
Information Technology Technician L1 [Casual/Seasonal], Caesar Rodney School District
June 2021 → July 2022
- Supported diverse computer systems including Chromebook and Windows Workstations
- Deployed EDR software and helped secure endpoints
- Imaged systems via Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
- Archived and documented asset inventory
- Completed weekly support tickets for District staff
- Supported printers, SMART Boards, and other peripheral devices