Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Projects
Timeline
Cashier

Savannah Rodriguez

Des Moines

Summary

Motivated Cybersecurity student at Des Moines Area Community College seeking an internship to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges in network security, threat detection, and system administration. Eager to contribute problem-solving skills and technical expertise to a dynamic cybersecurity team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cashier

Hardees Resturamt
Des Moines
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security

Hoover High School
Des Moines, IA
05-2026

Skills

Languages & Tools:
Python, Coral, Wireshark, VirtualBox, Git, Microsoft Excel

Cybersecurity Concepts:
Threat Detection, Risk Assessment, Security Policies, Network Protocols, Encryption

Systems & Networking:
Windows Server Administration, Linux (CLI & Admin), DNS/DHCP Configuration, Firewalls

Database & Cloud:
SQL Basics, Database Structures, Cloud Infrastructure (Intro), VM Setup

Soft Skills:
Critical Thinking, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Attention to Detai

Certification

  • IT Fundamentals Pro Certification (No expiration)

Affiliations

  • Member, Cyber Threat Club – Des Moines Area Community College
  • Competitor, National Cyber League (NCL)

Projects

🧪 Projects

Applied Cybersecurity Lab – Final Project

  • Simulated real-world attack scenarios and implemented countermeasures
  • Configured virtual machines and firewalls to test vulnerability patching

Python Final Project – Unit Converter

  • Built a modular, menu-driven Python app using OOP and exception handling
  • Included input validation and test cases for reliability

Timeline

Cashier

Hardees Resturamt
05.2021 - 08.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security

Hoover High School