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McKenna Browning

27076 Post Time Court, Chantilly,VA

Summary

Tenacious, dedicated and passionate, I leveraged my cybersecurity expertise at ManTech to master file forensics and cryptography, while my role at Club Pilates honed my leadership and customer service skills. Specializing in spatial modeling and networking, I excel in blending technical skills with exceptional communication, ready to tackle challenges and drive success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cybersecurity Intern

ManTech
Herndon, VA
06.2024 - Current
  • Hands-on learning through real-world projects, acquiring skills such as Python, file forensics, cryptography, and reverse engineering.
  • Collaborate with others to complete CTF challenges.

Sales Associate

Club Pilates Franchise LLC
Gainesville, VA
02.2024 - Current
  • Create and maintain customer relations.
  • Emphasize and enforce studio rules and procedures.
  • Marketed facility, classes and services to current and potential members.

Database Analyst

Acorn Financial Services
Reston, VA
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Client communication and services.
  • Build and nurture client and business relationships.
  • Database support.

Education

Advanced High School Diploma -

Lightridge High School
Aldie, VA
06-2024

MATA - CISCO - Information Technology & Networking

Academies of Loudoun
Leesburg, VA
06-2024

Skills

  • ArcGIS and ESRI
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geospatial data analysis and imagery analysis
  • Spatial Statistics
  • Networking and Network Design
  • Router/Switch Configuration
  • PacketTracer
  • VMware
  • Cryptography
  • File forensics
  • Python, JavaScript, and p5play
  • Retail sales, conflict resolution, and multitasking
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Network Engineering Specialist - Northern Virginia Community College
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems Prototyping Microcredential - GMU MIX - 12/24
  • Student of the Year Winner - 2022 - by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
  • AP Scholar Award - CollegeBoard - 07/23
  • Honor Roll Recipient - Lightridge High School - '21, '22, '23, '24

Projects

P.A.T.H.F.I.N.D.E.R.: a SAR Drone Prototype Presentation

Final drone prototype of the GMU MIX UAV minicourse; drone utilizes advanced aerial technology and multiple sensors to better inform SAR teams for mission support.

Hawaii's Digital Twin: my geospatial final project

3D digital twin model of Honolulu and parts of Oahu to analyze the effects of climate change and urbanization

Timeline

Cybersecurity Intern

ManTech
06.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Club Pilates Franchise LLC
02.2024 - Current

Database Analyst

Acorn Financial Services
06.2023 - 08.2024

Advanced High School Diploma -

Lightridge High School

MATA - CISCO - Information Technology & Networking

Academies of Loudoun
McKenna Browning