Cybersecurity · Prescott, Arizona

I defend enterprise networks — and study how to break them.

Hands-on security work inside a live aerospace enterprise, IEEE-published research on RFID vulnerabilities, and a team of CTF competitors I lead into national events. I want a role where the threats are real and the stakes are high.

Open to SOC, security operations, and offensive security roles
IEEE
Published researcher
NASA
Research internship
100+
User network defended
3.76
GPA · ERAU

About

I learned security the practical way — inside a production network, not a lab. At Canyon AeroConnect, an aerospace communications company, I help operate and defend an environment serving over 100 users, working daily with CrowdStrike, Tanium, ThreatLocker, KnowBe4, Keeper, and Active Directory, including responding to active threats.

The other half of my work is offensive. My RFID vulnerability research with NASA and Embry-Riddle is published through IEEE, I run authorized penetration tests against IoT hardware, and as CTF Director of Embry-Riddle's Cyber Defense Club I lead a competition team and teach ethical hacking to other students.

I'm completing a BS in Cyber Intelligence & Security Studies with a 3.76 GPA, and I'm looking for a team where I can do this work at a larger scale.

Experience

IT HelpDesk Support Intern

Feb 2025 — Present
Canyon AeroConnect
Prescott, AZ · Aerospace communications
  • Support and help defend an enterprise network serving 100+ users in a production aerospace environment.
  • Manage organizational security across an enterprise stack — CrowdStrike, Tanium, ThreatLocker, KnowBe4, Keeper, Active Directory — including defense against active threats.
  • Provide frontline technical support for hardware, software, and network issues, resolving tickets with clear documentation.
  • Handle user account management, system setup, and onboarding for new employees.

Research Intern — RFID Security

Oct 2024 — May 2025
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University / NASA
Prescott, AZ · Paid internship
  • Analyzed RFID system vulnerabilities — unauthorized data interception, spoofing, and tracking risks.
  • Prepared findings alongside faculty for presentation at the Space Grant Symposium; work later published through IEEE.

Research & projects

RFID in Cybersecurity IEEE Published

Oct 2024 — May 2025

Research into the application of RFID technology in strengthening cybersecurity measures, developed through my NASA/Embry-Riddle internship. Read the paper on IEEE Xplore →

IoT Security Testing

Oct 2025 — Present

Authorized penetration testing against smart home hardware — smart TV, Thread bulb, Wi-Fi thermostat. Identified insecure credential storage and outdated TLS configurations.

IoT Systems Research

2025

Independent research into IoT system architecture and security posture.

Skills & tools

Security operations CrowdStrike Falcon, Tanium, ThreatLocker, KnowBe4, Keeper
Offensive & analysis Penetration testing, OSINT, digital forensics, Wireshark
Systems & networking Linux, Active Directory, enterprise networking, GNS3
Programming Python (advanced), C (advanced), Bash, Java, JavaScript, Rust, HTML
Languages Russian (native), English, Arabic (novice)
Coursework Penetration testing, securing enterprise networks, digital forensics

Leadership

CTF Director

Jan 2025 — Present
Cyber Defense Club · Embry-Riddle
  • Lead a team of 6+ members through national and collegiate CTF competitions, placing in the top 20% of selected events.
  • Built and taught ethical hacking workshops for 15+ students.

President

Aug 2023 — May 2024
CyberPatriot Club
  • Organized recruiting events and assembled multiple competition teams.
  • Led teams to high national rankings in CyberPatriot competitions.

Education & awards

BS, Cyber Intelligence & Security Studies

Expected May 2028
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ · GPA 3.76 · Minor in Security & Intelligence Studies

Get in touch

Recruiting for a SOC, security operations, or offensive security role? I'd like to hear about it.

Based in Prescott, Arizona · Open to relocation