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Joseph Murche

Portland,OR

Summary

Recent College Graduate from Oregon State University with a B.S. in Computer Science. Passion for protecting sensitive data and managing cyber threats. Skilled in conducting security audits, vulnerability scans, and implementing security controls to ensure compliance with industry standards. Proficient in system administration, software engineering, malware analysis and familiar with a wide range of programming languages, APIs, libraries, and tools. Able to clearly articulate complex concepts in a clear and easy to understand manner.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Web-System Administrator

Silver Spur Saddle Shop
Waterloo, Iowa
12.2023 - Current

Manage the online store for a small, family-operated business. Responsible for updating the inventory, monitoring and responding to security threats, adding/editing content to the webpage, and maintaining the functional components of the online store.

  • Implement 5-10 weekly updates to the system components and to the content of the webpage.
  • Provide business owners with technical support, and remain on call for emergencies.
  • Consult business owners on technical decisions.

Operations Associate

Dixon Recreation Center
Corvallis, OR
09.2019 - 06.2024

Led a team of 4-5 employees in the Facility Operations Department at the OSU gym. Responsibilities included ensuring policy compliance, monitoring member safety, serving as the main liaison for student and staff programs, mentoring staff, and managing emergency response.

  • Paired with three different, younger employees each year to help guide their professional development through interview practice, resume building, and cover letter writing.
  • Served on five hiring committees and conducted interviews for staff onboarding and promotion.
  • Led bimonthly emergency preparation training sessions.

Community Service Officer

Sigma Chi Fraternity
Corvallis, OR
01.2021 - 01.2022

Responsible for our community outreach. Planned and conducted community service events, requiring me to meet and work with city and charity officials, as well as other community service officers.

  • Adopted Chintinimi Park, which included having a sign with our greek letters at the park entrance and us being the sole greek organization that cared and maintained the park for the local community
  • Organized and led 17 separate community service events.

Head of Computer Science Majors

Sigma Chi Fraternity
Corvallis, OR
01.2022 - 06.2024

Tutored the chapter's computer science students. Responsible for performing monthly grade checks, conducting weekly study sessions, and 'office hours' for homework help.

  • Closely worked with three security students for two years through weekly study sessions and coding practice sessions over Zoom.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Security Focus

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Skills

Security: Penetration Testing, Threat Intelligence/Hunting, Cloud/Network Security, Incident Response, IAM

Languages: Python, JavaScript, Java, C, C, Swift, HTML, Assembly, SQL, PHP, Cobalt, Bash/Shell, Go, PowerShell, Linux

Tools: OpenCL, OpenMP, Kali Linux, MySQL, Wireshark, Metasploit, SQLmap, Burp Suite, Tcpdump, N Map, AWS, Azure

Strengths include:

Information Technology

Relationship-building

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Quick Learner, Able to quickly comprehend complexities

Project Management

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Other Experience

Elevate Your Ride (Equestrian Fitness IOS App) | 08/2023 to Current

Currently developing an iOS app that is tailored for equestrians, incorporating a comprehensive library of fitness and training videos with offline viewing capabilities. Implementing a subscription-based model to offer exclusive access to premium content, aimed at boosting user engagement through monthly subscription barriers.

  • In the early stages of development.
  • Developing with Apple's SwiftUI for an inclusive user interface for a broad demographic of clients.

Security Log Collection (Senior Capstone Project) | 10/2023 to 06/2024

Part of a two-person team, developed and managed a centralized cloud server system for secure, efficient log data collection compatible with Windows and Nix systems. This included implementing robust data processing, error handling, user authentication, and certificate management to ensure sub-300ms response times and resilience to increased log traffic.

  • We created the system for blue-team members of the OSU security team to use as an investigative tool.
  • Developed the system using AWS, the AWS Software Development Kit, Rust, Bash Scripts, and Terraform.
  • Collaborated with the president of the OSU Security Club to help meet industry standards.

Timeline

Web-System Administrator

Silver Spur Saddle Shop
12.2023 - Current

Head of Computer Science Majors

Sigma Chi Fraternity
01.2022 - 06.2024

Community Service Officer

Sigma Chi Fraternity
01.2021 - 01.2022

Operations Associate

Dixon Recreation Center
09.2019 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, Security Focus

Oregon State University
Joseph Murche