Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and Interests
Extracurricular Activities
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Aiden Thornton

Walker,United States

Summary

Driven and hands-on Computer Science student with real-world experience as an IT Intern in an industrial control environment. Ability to image and deploy systems, conduct firewall gap analysis, identify vulnerabilities, and document technical processes. Familiar with industrial network architectures such as the Purdue Model and experienced in supporting both IT and OT infrastructure. Strong communicator with a passion for learning and adaptable to complex environments.

Work History

IT Intern

Methanex
Geismar, Louisiana
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Imaged, configured, and deployed Windows-based laptops for end users, following company policies for software and security standards.
  • Gained practical experience in OT/IT segmentation and cybersecurity principles through the analysis of plant network infrastructure.
  • Documented technical processes and user instructions for reference.
  • Assisted in setting up and configuring a CCTV server to support physical security monitoring, including storage allocation and system access permissions.
  • Conducted a firewall gap analysis between the Distributed control system perimeter firewalls and the DMZ perimeter firewalls, identifying misconfigured rules, open RDP ports, and overly broad IP ranges, and made remediation recommendations.
  • Shadowed IT and OT professionals to better understand system interdependencies and network security in critical infrastructure environments.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Computer Science(concentration in Cybersecurity)

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge
12-2025

Skills

  • Malware analysis
  • Laptop imaging and deployment
  • Firewall gap analysis
  • Vulnerability identification
  • Technical documentation
  • Problem solving
  • Communication and presentation
  • Adaptability
  • Self-motivated learner

Hobbies and Interests

Camping, Overlanding, Auto Mechanic, Fishing

Extracurricular Activities

Sunday School Teacher, Healing Place Church Every Sunday I teach a class of 5th and 6th graders, this has greatly helped with my presentation abilities and my communication skills. This commitment has also improved my ability to lead and effectively teach a various array of topics.

References

Trent Woodard 

Methanex IT manager 

225-247-0762

Katelyn Troxclair

IT Intern supervisor 

225-326-7083

Timeline

IT Intern

Methanex
05.2025 - 08.2025

Bachelor's of Science - Computer Science(concentration in Cybersecurity)

Louisiana State University

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