Ayumi Apodaca
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Cybersecurity student at the University of South Carolina Aiken seeking an IT or cybersecurity internship to gain hands-on experience and continue building my technical skills. I am currently working toward certification programs in cloud computing and security, computer science, cybersecurity, and network security & IT
Overview
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Language
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Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Security Technical Research Intern
SteelGate LLC
Augusta, Georgia
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Participated in hands-on training in Linux administration, Elastic components, Git workflows, and Security Operations Center (SOC) fundamentals.
- Drafted research summaries connected to weekly projects, focusing on containerized deployment and DevSecOps best practices.
- Built a Windows Security Event Log pipeline using Winlogbeat and the ELK Stack.
- Integrated Sysmon for enhanced endpoint and security monitoring.
- Collaborated with team members to draft research reports and presentations.
NAVY EXCHANGE
Yokosuka, Japan
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers with purchases, handled transactions, and kept the store organized.
- Worked with a team to provide good service and make sure everything ran smoothly.
- Navy Exchange is a retail store that provides goods and services to military personnel and their families.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Cyber Security
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - AIKEN
01-2027
High School -
NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL
North Augusta, SC06.2023
High School -
KINNICK HIGH SCHOOL
Yokosuka, Japan02.2023
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Adaptable
- Customer Service
- Client Relations
- Team Collaboration
- Independent
- Self Motivated
- Strong Work Ethic
- Personal Development
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Scheduling
- Administrative Support
Hobbies and Interests
- Fitness & Wellness
- Photography
- Traveling
- Reading
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Dean's List (2024-2025)
Certification
HSA- Hispanic Student organization
- Event Coordinator
- Event Coordinator
Other
www.linkedin.com/in/ayumi-apodaca-34a053387
Timeline
Cyber Security Technical Research Intern
SteelGate LLC
06.2026 - 07.2026
NAVY EXCHANGE
09.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Cyber Security
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - AIKEN
High School -
NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL
High School -
KINNICK HIGH SCHOOL