Luke Martin
Cyber Security Researcher
Radford,VA
Summary
Focused Research Assistant currently pursuing degree in cybersecurity and computer science with a networking concentration and formal education and advanced research experience in IoT device protocols and security. Adept at designing networks, creating and maintaining applications, and data synthesis and analysis.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Radford University School of Information and Computer Science
02.2021 - Current
- I assist with the design and development of the Radford University CTF and Hackathon cyber security challenges by creating and testing challenges as well as generating data and performing research for the competitions.
- I am responsible for researching different vulnerabilities and analyzing IOT device protocols to help design and implement challenges for the competitions and develop solutions for them.
- Furthermore, I am a part of the team responsible for the maintenance and deployment of the CTF website as well as its improvement.
- This has given me practical experience in C, C++, Python, Java, SQL, and BASH.
Tutor
Virginia Western Academic Link Stem Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
- I work with at risk college students to help boost their grades through one-on-one tutoring in subjects such as: Calculus 1, 2, and 3, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, and Java programming.
- I Also worked in the walk-in STEM center to help students in any basic math subject, introductory engineering courses, chemistry, physics, as well as the subjects listed above.
Manager
Middle Creek Campground
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Duties included making reservations, handling customer service problems, overseeing inventory needs, training new employees, and fulfilling other jobs such as cooking and cleaning as necessary.
Front Desk Clerk
Middle Creek Campground
03.2016 - 11.2018
- I handled making reservations, processing sales, checking in customers, taking and cooking orders, and cleaning bathrooms and cabins.
Education
Associates Degree - Science Computer Science
Virginia Western Community College
Bachelor’s Degree - Cybersecurity
Radford University
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science: Networking
Skills
Lab operations
Research and analysis
Technical Writing
Project Management
Proficient in Object Orientated Programming
Java proficiency
C proficiency
C proficiency
SQL proficiency
Batch proficiency
HTML proficiency
JavaScript proficiency
CSS proficiency
Testing and debugging
Programming documentation
Installation and maintenance
Linux expertise
Python proficiency
Conceptual understanding
Application design
Microsoft Office
Firewall management tools
Enterprise WiFi management
Firewall functionality
DNS implementation
IPv6 technologies
Networking protocol expertise
Cisco IOS mastery
Networking and routing protocol expertise
Network device monitoring
Subnetting expertise
Cisco switching expertise
Layer-2/3 protocols
Python and Bash proficiency
Routing protocol expertise
IP address structure
Network Troubleshooting
Cisco equipment familiarity
DDoS prevention
Cisco router and switch security
Affiliations
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa national honors society
- Radford University Cyber Defense Club
Certification
CompTia Security+
References
Dr. Diane Wolff
Professor of Computer Science/Information Technology
Office: Business Science M224 Virginia Western Community College
Email: dwolff@viginiawestern.edu
Relation: Previous Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Premchand Uppuluri
Professor of Information Technology
Phone: 540-831-6583
Email: puppuluri@radford.edu
Office: Davis Hall 0228 Radford University
Relation: Supervisor and Professor
Andrew Lewis
STEM Center Coordinator
Email: ALewis@virginiawestern.edu
Relation: Previous Supervisor
Timeline
CompTia Security+
06-2021
CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
05-2021
Research Assistant
Radford University School of Information and Computer Science
02.2021 - Current
CCNA: Introduction to Networks
11-2020
Tutor
Virginia Western Academic Link Stem Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
Manager
Middle Creek Campground
03.2019 - 09.2019
Front Desk Clerk
Middle Creek Campground
03.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Computer Science: Networking
Bachelor’s Degree - Cybersecurity
Radford University
Associates Degree - Science Computer Science
Virginia Western Community College