Kurtis Reese
Las Cruces,USA
Summary
Undergraduate student with a strong computer science and information security foundation. Interest in the study of technology, public policy, and national security while exercising leadership, service, and problem-solving. Record of academic success, technical skills, and leadership.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Information Security Analyst
NMSU Computer Center
Las Cruces, NM
09.2024 - Current
- Shadowed cybersecurity team in day-to-day operations
- Investigated and responded to security incidents using Cisco XDR and Microsoft Defender
- Utilized Microsoft Entra to assist in identity and access management workflows
- Gained intermediate proficiency in industry-standard tools and incident response
Construction Intern
G. Sandoval Construction
Las Cruces, NM
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the renovation of company headquarters
- Gained hands-on experience in construction planning and execution
Education
High School Diploma -
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Las Cruces, NM05.2025
Associate of Science -
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Cybersecurity)
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2027
Skills
- Confident speaking abilities
- Strategic leadership
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Technical writing
Academic:
Technical:
- Microsoft Defender (Experienced)
- Microsoft Entra (Skillful)
- Cisco XDR (Skillful)
- Cisco Talos (Experienced)
- Cisco FMC (Skillful)
- QRadar (Novice)
Websites
Awards
- Daniel's Scholar
- Hadley Honor's Scholarship (NMSU)
- Crimson Scholar (NMSU)
- Honor's Awards (Arrowhead Park)
- Academic Pin and Letter (Arrowhead Park)
Activities
Boy Scouts of America (08/18-06/25)
A program committed to teaching boys life skills through rank advancement and merit badges such as camping and wood carving and service projects
National Honors Society (05/22-05/25)
A program that encourages students to become active in their community through volunteer work such as serving food at soup kitchens, aiding groups at air festivals, and fixing bikes at a bike festival.
Evolvement (08/22-06/25)
A youth engagement movement funded by the Nicotine Use Prevention and Control Program that trains teens to be advocates in their community
Neo Robotics (11/22-03/24)
A FIRST robotics program dedicated to creating robots in a short amount of time through hard work and perseverance
RING Handbell Choir (2014-Present)
A combined youth and adult Christian handbell choir
UUMC Youth Group (08/18-Present)
A Christian ministry devoted to serving the community and growing bonds with Christ
Timeline
Information Security Analyst
NMSU Computer Center
09.2024 - Current
Construction Intern
G. Sandoval Construction
06.2024 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Arrowhead Park Early College High School
Associate of Science -
Dona Ana Community College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (Cybersecurity)
New Mexico State University