Darien Allison

Motivated and detail-oriented Computer Science major with a minor in Cybersecurity, ready to graduate and apply diverse IT skills. Proficient in web development technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and PHP. Backend expertise in Python, Java, and MySQL. Hands-on experience in SIEM and Splunk for strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. A quick learner passionate about self-learning and adaptability, eager to contribute to dynamic IT teams.

Trojan Express Market

January 2024 - Present

• Built a full-stack website tailored to assist students in acquiring school supplies and food items
• Technology used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL database, Apache web server through Xampp

Shadow Shoes

March 2024 - June 2024

• Built a full-stack sneaker website that keeps track of inventory sorted by brand name, shoe type, shoe color, shoe size, and size while logging customer data for order
• Technology used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL database, Apache web server through Xampp

Capture the flag Competition

Cyber Fusion • February 2024 - February 2024

• As a member of the first team from our university to compete in the competition, achieved a high ranking of 3rd place in categories such as digital forensics and reverse engineering.

Hands on expericence

Try Hack Me • June 2023 - Present

• Pre-Security: Completed the Pre-Security course, acquiring foundational technical knowledge essential for a career in cybersecurity, including network fundamentals, Linux OS fundamentals, and Windows OS fundamentals.
• SIEM: Completed course that utilizes SIEM platforms to analyze and interpret ingested logs, with hands-on experience crafting both simple and advanced search queries to identify specific insights and anomalies. Familiar with optimizing queries for efficient log analysis and incident detection.

Inaugural Back 2 School Picnic

Co-Founder • August 2023 - Present

• Through collaboration with key members of my organization to collect an impressive total of over 45,000 school supplies distributed statewide.

Annual Senior Laptop Giveaway

Founder • August 2023 - Present

• Collaborated with my former high school to provide a promising senior with aspirations in the tech industry with a brand-new laptop.

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Member • July 2022 - Present

Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc

Member, Secretary • November 2019 - Present

MLK Student March

Coordinator • January 2022

• Through collaboration with my organization, I played a pivotal role in mobilizing students on campus to join in a meaningful march on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring his enduring legacy

Blood Connection Blood Drive

Coordinator • December 2021

• Mobilized and encouraged 50 students on campus to donate blood

Holiday Food Drive

Coordinator • November 2021

• Distributed 50 Thanksgiving meals to families in need my hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Computer Communication Network
• Network Security
• Computer Forensics
• Software Design and Development
• Database Systems
• Web Development
• Intro to Information Assurance
• Computer Architecture