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NAILA FAUSTIN

Burtonsville,MD

Summary

Recent Information Technology graduate with a focus in networking and hands-on experience in troubleshooting, network configuration, and system maintenance through academic projects and an IT internship. Skilled in Cisco networking, Windows and Linux operating systems, Python and eager to apply problem-solving and technical skills to support business operations and network infrastructure. Dedicated to continuous learning and pursuing certifications like Network+ to enhance expertise.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

AI SQUARED
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted research on cloud security under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the National Security Agency
  • Developed and optimized code for data processing tasks using Databricks
  • Applied the Hacking for Intelligence methodology to address NSA-sponsored challenges using entrepreneurial approaches

Customer Service Representative, Data Entry Clerk

ABSS SOLUTIONS/MD STATE HIGHWAY ADMIN
Burtonsville, MD
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Responded to inquiries regarding traffic and parking tickets
  • Performed data entry of customer records using Excel, maintaining accuracy and efficiency in documentation.
  • Documented call center processes by creating scripts to guide consistent and professional customer interactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
12-2024

Skills

  • Network Designing
  • System Administration
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Data Management and Security
  • Virtualization
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Presentation

Certification

CAE-CD Certificate- National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Awarded by Bowie State University, recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Academic Projects

Virtualization | February 2022 - December 2024

  • Created and managed virtual environments using Hyper-V and Virtualbox for network simulation and testing.
  • Configured multiple operating systems, including Windows Server, Ubuntu, and Fedora.,
  • Performed network penetration testing and server role configurations.

Network Designing | October 2022 - December 2024

  • Designed and implemented network topologies using Cisco Packet Tracer, focusing on IP addressing, subnetting, and routing protocols.
  • Configured and managed Windows Server roles, including DNS and DHCP, to ensure network stability and functionality.
  • Led a team in designing a secure network architecture, emphasizing Zero Trust principles, micro-segmentation, and microservices to enhance security and scalability.

IoT Security and Ransomware Detection | September 2024 - November 2024

  • Simulated IoT sensor devices transmitting encrypted and non-encrypted healthcare data using MQTT protocol for secure communication.
  • Developed a ransomware detection system using multiple machine learning models.
  • Analyzed and visualized results, plotting accuracy and loss metrics to evaluate model performance.

Timeline

Intern

AI SQUARED
06.2023 - 08.2023

Customer Service Representative, Data Entry Clerk

ABSS SOLUTIONS/MD STATE HIGHWAY ADMIN
07.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology

Bowie State University
NAILA FAUSTIN