Overview
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Linfford Kwarteng

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

GPS Cybersecurity Consulting Intern

Ernst & Young
06.2025 - Current
  • Use Docker to optimize containerization processes for a government agency, enhancing deployment efficiency and improving system scalability for secure, mission-critical environments.
  • Participate in EY’s Crack the Code competition, creating an innovative solution for automated risk assessment tailored to government agencies, streamlining threat identification and risk prioritization.

Peer Mentor

Ujima LLC Mentorship Program
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Provide academic support and connect first-year Information Technology students with essential campus resources to promote their academic success and personal development.
  • Serve in a leadership role by mentoring and guiding first-year IT students, fostering community engagement and supporting their transition into university life.

Billing Coordinator Intern

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Utilize Epic software to manage over 200 patient accounts and billing claims weekly, ensuring 98% accuracy and compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Shadow senior billing coordinator to deepen understanding of revenue cycle management processes, contributing to a 10% reduction in claim processing time through improved workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management and Analytics

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA
05.2026

Skills

  • Languages: Java, Python, VBA, SQL, HTML
  • Tools: Eclipse, PowerBI, BlueJ, Visual Studio Code, Codio, Anaconda, Microsoft Excel

Projects

Military Expenditure Data Analysis and Visualization – Python

  • Analyzed and visualized top 10 global military spenders (2019-2023) using Python, creating data-driven insights on spending trends, GDP impact, and per capita distribution.
  • Developed custom functions in Pandas and Matplotlib for data processing, aggregation, and multi-format visualization, including line plots, table displays, and pie charts.

Spotify Data Processer – VBA

  • Developed interactive tools using raw Spotify data, incorporating buttons and dynamic graphs to enhance data navigation and visualization for cybersecurity analysis.

Input File Reader/Analyzer – Java

  • Developed a Java-based text analyzer to efficiently scan and identify key elements from input files.
  • Implemented functionality to detect patterns in text files, including long words, capitalized words, and sentence structures.

Affiliations

  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) – Member
  • National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) – Member
  • VT Black Men Excellence Network (BMEN) – Programs Chair

Timeline

GPS Cybersecurity Consulting Intern

Ernst & Young
06.2025 - Current

Peer Mentor

Ujima LLC Mentorship Program
08.2023 - 05.2025

Billing Coordinator Intern

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management and Analytics

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Linfford Kwarteng