Andrew Amack
Spokane
Summary
Experienced computer scientist and lecturer with a strong background in network security and full stack development. Proven ability to teach complex subjects such as Java, Data Structures, and Network Security. Skilled in creating impactful lesson plans and administering security compliance solutions. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in both educational and technical environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer
Eastern Washington University
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Taught Java 1 and 2 to computer science students, also taught Data Structures, Network Security, and Web Programming (PhP) as needed
- Created lesson plans, homework problems, and labs for all classes
- Maintained office hours to help students troubleshoot problems with homework assignments and to clarify questions that were not answered in class
Computer Scientist
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Pacific
06.2014 - 01.2020
- Performed SWAN (Secret Wide Area Network) information system compliance scanning and reporting
- Administered Tenable ACAS (assured compliance assessment solution) for the SWAN network and aided customers to mitigate vulnerabilities
- Helped develop and implement Network Security policies for the SWAN Network and participated in Technical Change and Control Boards providing input to projects to maintain compliance
- Developed and implemented full stack solution (SNETREG) to maintain system registration information on the SWAN network, this included maintaining Application Development STIG (security technical implementation guidelines)
- Developed and maintained MS SQL database solution for SNETREG and administered database to maintain functionality and STIG compliance including creating and maintaining stored procedures and views as needed
- Setup and maintained secdevops solution for SNETREG project to maintain compliance and automate publishing to dev and production environments
Lecturer
San Diego State University
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Taught COMPE361 Windows Programming and COMPE561 Database and Web Programming to Computer Engineering Students
- Created lesson plans, homework problems, and labs for both classes which focus on the newest technology and current versions of the software
- Maintained office hours to help students troubleshoot problems with homework assignments and to clarify questions that were not answered in class
Pathways Intern
Defense Information Systems Agency
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Led a team conducting requirements analysis of Web collaboration suites
- Code Reviewed open source software for common security vulnerabilities and checked for maintainability and expandability of the code base
- Reviewed product against current solutions to verify it would meet the needs of the agency
- Formalized and Presented our findings
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA03-2012
Skills
- Course development
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Vulnerability assessment
- Security policy development
- Penetration testing
- Incursion tracking
- Network security analysis
- Risk assessment
- Identity and Access management
- Network security management
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA A+
Timeline
Lecturer
Eastern Washington University
09.2021 - 06.2023
Lecturer
San Diego State University
01.2016 - 06.2018
Computer Scientist
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Pacific
06.2014 - 01.2020
Pathways Intern
Defense Information Systems Agency
05.2013 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of Idaho
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Eastern Washington University
Similar Profiles
Joshua ArtisJoshua Artis
Football Operations Assistant at Eastern Washington University FootballFootball Operations Assistant at Eastern Washington University Football
Peyton HinesPeyton Hines
Student Teacher at Eastern Washington UniversityStudent Teacher at Eastern Washington University
Micah Van DuyneMicah Van Duyne
Anatomy and Physiology Teacher Assistant at Eastern Washington UniversityAnatomy and Physiology Teacher Assistant at Eastern Washington University