Maximillian Quick
Plainfield,IN
Summary
Cybersecurity and Computer Science graduate and U.S. Navy Veteran with hands-on experience in web application penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and exploit validation. Experienced with Burp Suite, RIPS, API fuzzing, and OWASP Top 10 frameworks to identify XSS, SQL injection, and other critical vulnerabilities. Seeking an ethical hacker or vulnerability research role to strengthen application and system security.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Computer Science Intern
Kilwins
Petoskey, USA
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Set up, programmed, and tested Point-of-Sale devices (card readers, displays, registers), enabling deployment to hundreds of retail locations nationwide and improving operational readiness through standardized configuration processes.
- Standardized and serialized company-wide inventory of computer monitors and docking stations by creating a fully trackable asset database for accurate auditing and asset management, gathering and documenting serial numbers, model numbers, and other identifying details.
- Mastered core networking concepts—including the 7-layer OSI model, access ports, trunk ports, and VLAN tagging on Ethernet frames—by building foundational knowledge for effective network configuration and troubleshooting through self-study and acquiring detailed technical information on these topics.
Full-Time Student
Liberty University
Lynchburg, USA
01.2024 - 12.2025
Material Handler
Magna Mirrors
Rockford, USA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Transferred equipment between factory lines to facilitate precise assembly of side mirrors for automobiles.
Rural Letter Carrier
United States Postal Service
Rockford, USA
2019 - 2021
- Delivered mail and packages across multiple rural routes, ensuring on-time delivery and high customer satisfaction through effective issue resolution.
Tool and Die Operator
PJF
Rockford, USA
2018 - 2019
- Manufactured precision testing fixtures for automotive parts, enhancing measurement accuracy and production efficiency by operating mills, drill presses, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
Electrician’s Mate
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, USA
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Maintained and repaired flight deck lighting and electrical systems, ensuring operational readiness, by conducting scheduled and corrective maintenance across Air Department spaces.
- Supported flight operations and command communication systems, contributing to safe aircraft launches and recoveries, by operating landing aid equipment, documenting flight deck activity, and assisting officer signaling systems.
- Enforced ship security and discipline, reducing safety risks and maintaining order among crew members, by performing guard duties and assisting with onboard law enforcement procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science/Cybersecurity
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science/Cybersecurity
Liberty University Online
Lynchburg, VA01-2025
Skills
- Microsoft SQL
- C
- Python
- HTML/CSS
- Linux/Unix
- Windows
- Virtual Machines
- Threat Analysis
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Detection
- Security Controls
Certification
• Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) – Cybersecurity, 05/01/24
• Cisco CBROPS (Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals Course), 04/01/25
• TryHackMe SEC0 Certification, 03/01/26
• Cisco CBROPS (Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals Course), 04/01/25
• TryHackMe SEC0 Certification, 03/01/26
Projects
Cybersecurity Capstone:
- Vulnerability Scan Using Burp Suite, RIPS, and API Fuzzing, Performed dynamic (DAST) and static (SAST) security testing using Burp Suite Professional and RIPS, identifying XSS, SQL injection, and insecure coding vulnerabilities across web application attack surfaces.
- Utilized Android Debug Bridge (ADB) in conjunction with Burp Suite to fuzz API endpoints and observe backend behaviour.
- Identified SQL injection vulnerabilities and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities through crafted payloads.
Timeline
Computer Science Intern
Kilwins
02.2026 - 03.2026
Full-Time Student
Liberty University
01.2024 - 12.2025
Material Handler
Magna Mirrors
01.2022 - 12.2022
Electrician’s Mate
U.S. Navy
06.2012 - 06.2017
Rural Letter Carrier
United States Postal Service
2019 - 2021
Tool and Die Operator
PJF
2018 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science/Cybersecurity
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Computer Science/Cybersecurity
Liberty University Online