Education #
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
- B.S., Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations, Class of 2027
GPA: 3.98/4.00
Campus Experience #
Competitive Cyber Security Organization, Competition Team Member
September ‘23 - Present
- Conducted ethical hacking, penetration testing, network defense, and digital forensics.
- Selected from a competitive applicant pool for advanced technical skills.
- Member of MACCDC and CPTC teams; achieved historic results for PSU CCSO:
- MACCDC: 2nd Place Regional finish (first in CCSO history).
- CPTC: 3rd Place Global finish (first in CCSO history).
University Park Undergraduate Association, Chair of Campus Operations
September ‘23 - Present
- One of twenty responsible for representing the interests of all 42,000+ students on campus.
- Led a committee of 25+ representatives to oversee campus operations and physical plant matters.
- Advocated for student interests in managing a $35M budget with transparency and accountability.
Presidential Leadership Academy, Presidential Scholar
March ‘23 – Present
- One of thirty selected for the Presidential Leadership Academy to build leadership skills.
- Participated in workshops, seminars, and projects to address challenges with integrity.
Experience #
Applied Research Laboratory, DevSecOps Engineering Intern
October ‘24 – Present
- Designed secure, automated solutions for high-performance computing environments.
- Applied software development and cybersecurity to enhance system reliability and security.
- Developed scalable pipelines and infrastructure to support advanced research projects.
FirstEnergy, Network Transport WAN Intern
May ‘24 – August ‘24
- Worked on MPLS Networks, Microwave Transport Systems, and AMI smart meters.
- Integrated Nokia NSP API and led documentation conversions.
- Deployed a Nokia SAR 8 regional lab across six regions.
Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, IT Intern
June ‘23 – August ‘23
- Improved and rebuilt the main website using WordPress.
- Systems administrator of the main database using Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Videography and production of advertisements using Adobe software.
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, Network System Intern
June ‘22 – August ‘22
- Provisioned, installed, and maintained Juniper network systems.
- Assisted in the configuration and troubleshooting of LAN.
- Supported 22 public schools as an ISP technician.
Awards #
Boy Scouts of America
- Earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout, with four palms, June ‘20.
- Led a team to build two ticket booths for a local nonprofit’s largest fundraiser.
Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America
- Received Vigil Honor, the highest honor of the OA, May ‘21.
- Received the Founders Award for selfless service, May ‘23.
- Lodge Chief, two-term leader of 300+ members, September ‘21 – ‘23.