THOMAS L. PRIGG

Technologies Used: Exabeam Datalake, Exabeam Advance Analytics, Exabeam Skyformation (Cloud Connector) Apache NiFi, CrowdStrike LogScale

• Responsible for all cloud SIEM ingestion, managing ~100 cloud connectors and ~4,000 endpoint/consumers.
• Created an asset inventory of all cloud connections, then wrote scripts to analyze and troubleshoot servers with installed cloud connections.
• Wrote Regex patterns for parsing various log files, improving log parsing accuracy.
• Administered Linux servers and worked with business partners to balance requirements, security, and risk reduction.
• Liaised with third parties to respond to security events and understand the threat landscape.
• Engaged business and technology stakeholders to gather goals and requirements.
• Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platform.
• Managed data center system upgrades, delivering better reliability and security for server hosting and enterprise applications.

Technologies Used: Python, Golang, JavaScript (React Framework), nmap, OpenVAS, PowerShell (STIGs), Burp Suite, ESXi, Maltego, Elasticsearch

• Conducted penetration testing for web applications, identifying data leaks through GraphQL and other common web vulnerabilities.
• Created technical vulnerability assessments and cybersecurity best practices within the department, educating staff on known threats and potential vectors of attack.
• Used nmap (in conjunction with Python scripts) and OpenVAS for vulnerability scanning and assessment, resulting in a 20% reduction in vulnerability identification time.
• Mitigated Windows STIG for hardening networks.
• Installed and introduced Elasticsearch into the CTO department.
• Directed an in-house cybersecurity auditing program to detect flaws and weaknesses in software and system versioning, resulting in a 20% reduction in system vulnerabilities.
• Created in-house tools for data analysts to collect and analyze network traffic using Python, JavaScript, and Golang code base.

• Resolved issues with product development from inception through post-commercialization processes.
• Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
• Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
• Planned and coordinated new development programs to meet deadlines within budget.

• Collected and recorded data Two-photon microscopy at various field sites in visual cortex for later assessment and data analysis
• Gathered, arranged and corrected research test data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations
• Performed small animal surgeries in a sterile environment

• Electro-physiologically mapped brain activity to identify brain regions and neuron types.
• Conducted brain cell recording from animals conducting cognitive task.
• Performed statistical analysis of brain activity recorded from awake, behaving animals on cognitive task.

• Composed high-impact news pieces for college students nationwide.
• The age range for articles was between ages 18 to 35.

• Behavior electrophysiology in the somatosensory cortex
• Wrote and annotated software programs, consisting of thousands of lines of code, for data collection, processing, and analysis using Labview & Visual Basic
• Worked in the Unix & Linux environment for data analysis and computer networking
• Developed new surgical techniques for chronic electrophysiological recordings in small animals

• Advised Unit leadership on operations, intelligence and risk assessments and enemy locations on mission basis to enable sound decision making
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple missions.
• Resolved problems, improved operations for the sniper team by creating new marksmanship training and mission planning.