Cyber Educator designs and delivers cyber instruction for learners with mixed skill levels across camp, museum, and professional development settings. Builds curriculum, develops 1–3 hands-on program elements per year, participates in outreach events all around the black belt area of Alabama and delivers technical curriculum to teachers, students, and staff in cyber curriculum and practices. Partners with educational and operational leads to expand offerings and recommend technology investments that stay fiscally responsible.
Work History
CYBER EDUCATOR
2 Years 10 Months
US Space and Rocket Center | 10.2023 - Current
Directed development initiatives for cyber programs in collaboration with educational team and cyber camp operational leads.
Defined and managed key development milestones aimed at enhancing the integration of new cyber camp components.
Developed comprehensive plans aimed at expanding cyber instruction offerings in professional development and museum settings.
Created engaging and interactive curriculum that addresses cyber industry issues, catering to diverse learner competencies and experiences.
Collaborated with educational teams to design and improve programming initiatives focused on cyber security and computer science.
Conducted thorough assessments alongside rocket center and space camp staff to recommend fiscally responsible technology investments that improve programming.
Developed and presented comprehensive cyber lectures and briefings, tailored to meet the needs of varied audience demographics.
Designed and implemented interactive learning experiences aimed at enhancing students' understanding of cybersecurity principles.
Created dynamic lesson plans aimed at igniting student interest in space science and technology.
Coordinated and moderated tech panels with industry leaders to enhance community engagement and insight.
Delivered informative cyber presentations and panels in Spanish to promote cybersecurity awareness.
Engaged with students and educators at outreach events, delivering innovative tech curriculum to foster learning in Alabama's underserved communities.
Executed data backup procedures for Linux and Windows operating systems.
Executed creation and configuration of snapshots for Linux operating systems.
Executed systematic troubleshooting procedures to identify and rectify problems in Raspberry Pi systems.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT II / TEAM LEAD
2 Years 2 Months
Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education | 08.2021 - 10.2023
DOD Secret Clearance
Conducted funded research in collaboration with government (national, state, local), industry, and university organizations to advance knowledge in the field.
Executed computer-related tasks to enhance modeling, networking, and systems engineering efforts for military and contractor projects.
Designed and implemented hands-on exercises for students, focusing on various attack strategies utilized by cyber professionals and criminals.
Evaluated existing techniques for leveraging AI to improve the security of wireless network connections, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Analyzed Excel databases using R programming to develop machine learning solutions for identifying potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Developed a proof-of-concept attack against the AI that powers the cyber defense tools and techniques for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other wireless networking protocols.
Presented detailed overviews of machine learning projects, focusing on objectives, methodologies, and anticipated outcomes.
Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Enhanced research accuracy by meticulously organizing and analyzing data sets.
STUDENT IT WORKFORCE TRAINEE
11 Months
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | 06.2022 - 05.2023
Top Secret/SCI
Collaborated on case support initiatives by analyzing data and providing project assistance.
Developed insightful reports and visualizations in Power BI by utilizing Excel data to enhance data analysis.
Executed collection management and rule editing to enhance data accuracy and operational efficiency using Scout Prime and CIDR calculator.
Executed data analysis to identify threat patterns and enhance dashboard functionality using Splunk, MISP threat sharing, and Pioneer.
Assured functionality of labs and developed comprehensive study guides for SANS courses.
Collaborated in the examination of data sets to inform and advance ongoing investigative and intelligence activities.
Assisted with organizing materials and filing documentation to support operations. Supported processing and management of information to maintain efficient workflows.
Facilitated analysis of intelligence reports to identify key trends and potential threats.
Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
Supported implementation of new technologies, leading to more efficient workflows.
Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
POLICY INTERN
1 Month
The National Security Agency (NSA) in partnership with the Maryland Innovation & Security Institute (MISI) and the GBC MISI Academy | 10.2022 - 11.2022
Collaborated with DoD and US government on cyber policy directives, including DFARS 7012, 7019, 7020, and CMMC 2.0, to ensure compliance.
Supported MISI staff in guiding defense industrial base companies to understand and meet DoD cybersecurity policy requirements.
Assisted alongside MISI staff DoD defense industrial base companies in understanding and complying with DoD cybersecurity policies.
Analyzed the types of cyber vulnerabilities and threats requiring mitigation in a defense company to achieve compliance assessment readiness.
Supported supply chain risk assessments using data from defense companies through surveys and MISI sensors on the target company’s cyber compliance gaps.
Created detailed business report and formulated network architecture model to ensure compliance with assignment's cyber policy requirements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for cybersecurity challenges.
Verified client information by analyzing existing evidence on file.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Cybersecurity
The University of Alabama At Huntsville | Huntsville
Bachelor of Science - Information System
University of Alabama At Huntsville | Huntsville, AL
Concentration: Cybersecurity
Minor: French
CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS) Scholarship Recipient
3.7 GPA
Skills
SQL programming language
Python programming language
R programming language
Splunk
MISP
Cyber policy analysis
CMMC 2.0
DFARS compliance
Threat intelligence analysis
Risk assessment
Curriculum development
Cybersecurity instruction
Briefing delivery
Program planning
Stakeholder coordination
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Secret
Top Secret/SCI Eligible
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
TestOut – Ethical Hacker Pro
CompTIA – Security Plus
CompTIA – Network Plus
Timeline
CYBER EDUCATOR
US Space and Rocket Center
10.2023 - CurrentRead More
POLICY INTERN
The National Security Agency (NSA) in partnership with the Maryland Innovation & Security Institute (MISI) and the GBC MISI Academy