Cyber Resiliency Professional

Adding my professional experience to the battle for cyberspace.

Hello! Thank you for visiting my website! I am aspiring to use the skills I learned from Law Enforcement and apply them in a union with the cyber skills I have obtained. The goal is to make the cyberworld safer for the everyday individual.

What I’m working on

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Learning various programming skills
Coding

Coding has always been an area which has interested me. I decided to learn back-end programming languages to assist with my skills in Cybersecurity. So far I have completed: Learning basic Python. Learning the basics of shells and terminals. Building a Bookbot. I am currently working on: Object Oriented Programming.

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Practical Ethical Hacker Training from TCM Security
Ethical Hacking

Current Percentage: 28% Currently working through the Practical Ethical Hacking Course offered by TCM Security. This course is meant to prepare me for the Practical Junior Penetration Tester Certification and covers: Networking Linux Python The stages of attacking, such as Information gathering, Enumeration and Exploitation.

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Learn AWS

Currently pursuing the knowledge needed to obtain the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. The course I am using requires several labs, which I will track and post here! The course I am using to learn this tech is learn.cantrill.io

Projects

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Python Workbook
Coding

This was a Python Workbook I was challenged to make throughout my CORe 100 course, introducing me to the language.

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USMT Transfer PowerShell Script
Scripting

During the course of my Internship, I tasked myself with developing a PowerShell Script to speed up the process of transferring user profiles. This increase tripled the efficiency of getting new PCs out to end-users.
Company: Information Technology Internship

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Isolated and Investigated potential malicious USB device
Incident Response

Investigated a found USB device brought to the Service Desk by an end-user. The end-user asked her co-workers if anyone owned the USB, but nobody knew where it came from. I was tasked with the investigation. Steps taken during this project: Found an computer which was no longer in use...
Company: Information Technology Internship

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Cyber Reconnaissance Assessment
Ethical Hacking

This was my capstone project for my Bachelor's Degree: Participated and contributed to a Reconnaissance of Idaho Government Systems along side and sanctioned by the Idaho Army National Guard. This project involved: Reconnaissance of the partner's network. Scanning and Enumeration of vulnerable targets. Debrief for the partner executives. The project...

Experience

Law Enforcement
Canyon County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Sheriff
Canyon County, Idaho | August, 2016 - May, 2022

  • Peer-Training Officer, responsible for providing on-going training and on-boarding of new deputies.
  • Enforcement of State and Local Laws.
  • Responsible for protection of Life and Property.
  • Conduct Criminal Investigations and testify to findings in Court.
  • Responsible for detention center and conducting patrol functions for the County.

Information Technology Internship
Ada County Highway District, Service Desk Analyst
Garden City, Idaho | March, 2023 - January, 2099

  • Troubleshooting computer problems, working with a variety of hardware and software to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Ensure systems are up to date and running smoothly.
  • Manage user accounts, groups and permissions using Active Directory.
  • Manage user accounts and assets in Azure AD.
  • Completed several projects to increase efficiency at the Service Desk.
  • Manage deploy server for imaging computers | Use PDQ deploy and create packages for streamlined PC Deployments.
  • Help ensure System Security and Data Protection.

Cybersecurity Internship
Boise State College of Engineering, Cyber Defense Analyst
Boise, Idaho | October, 2023 - May, 2024

  • Monitor client networks and computer systems to prevent, detect and investigate security breaches.
  • Escalate potential security events to the clients alerting them to possibility of malicious activity.
  • Provide recommendations for securing environment from escalated security events.
  • Compile monthly reports for 3 clients and give them a comprehensive analysis of security posture for the month.
  • Provided support and feedback for newer interns, training them on what data to look for in cases.

Certifications

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CompTIA Network+
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CompTIA Security+
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CompTIA CySA+
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CompTIA CSAP

Badges & Skills

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Google IT Support Certificate
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Google Cybersecurity Certificate
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Certified Associate on Stellar Cyber for SOC Analysts
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Certified in Cybersecurity

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement
College of Western Idaho, September, 2013 - July, 2016

  • Graduated Summa Cumme Laude w/ 4.0 GPA
This degree prepared me for Law Enforcement by:
  • Taking all classes required by Idaho Peace Officer's Standards and Training required for detention and patrol certifications.

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Operations and Resilience
Boise State University, January, 2023 - May, 2024

  • GPA: 3.7, on the Dean's List.
This degree plan prepared me for a career in Cybersecurity by covering some of the core domains in the field:
  • Offensive Security
  • Defensive Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Networking
  • Coding
 

Master of Science - Cyber Operations and Resilience
Boise State University, October, 2023 - May, 2025

  • Current GPA: 3.7, on the Dean's List
  • Enrolled in the Accelerated Master's Program
Building on what I have learned in the Bachelor's Degree, this course plan will help with reinforce of my understanding on:
  • The role Machine Learning and AI have in cyberspace.
  • Construct Python Code to leverage ML/AI interactions with systems.
  • Zero-Trust Architecture and IoT devices.
The degree plan will also include two certificate pertaining to:
  • Threat Intelligence.
  • Resilience Engineering.