Objective

Seeking a full-time role in Offensive Cybersecurity with CompTIA Security+ and eJPT certifications. Hands-on lab-based experience in web application and network security, system support, and security assessments. Committed to continuous learning and contributing to strong security postures through real-world practice and collaboration.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Certifications & Training

• CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) – Valid through 09/27/2027
• eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester) – Cert ID: 8452393
• Hack The Box Academy – Completed Information Security Foundations, Bug Bounty Hunter, and SOC Analyst Prerequisites paths; currently working on AI Red Teamer and Penetration Tester paths.
  Labs – HackTheBox Profile
• Additional Coursework:
  • Coursera – Applied Machine Learning in Python, Introduction to Data Science in Python
  • Forage – MasterCard (Phishing Email), Telstra (SOC Alerts)
  • Udemy – Python for Data Science, Linux, SQL
  • eLearnSecurity – Penetration Testing Student Splunk
  • PortSwigger Academy, SimplyCyber, TryHackMe

Projects & Hands-On Experience

• Home Lab / Cyber Range with Proxmox, Ollama, VMs (Windows & Linux)
• Hardware Security Tools: homemade bad USB, Raspberry Pi Zero, ESP32, FlipperZero

Professional Experience

Cybersecurity and IT Technician

November 2022 – Present

• Delivered hands-on hardware repairs, OS imaging, antivirus setup, and one-on-one training for residential and nonprofit clients.
• Upgraded a nonprofit network from a single home router to a multi–access point Ubiquiti system with structured cabling and device configuration.
• Performed external IP scans, identified exposed ports, and guided client through remediation steps to reduce attack surface.
• Assisted customer with Linux antivirus installation and configured Tailscale VPN for secure remote access to a home server.
• Advancing offensive security skills through Hack The Box (preparing for HTB Certified Penetration Testing Specialist) and PortSwigger Academy.

2020 Companies (Contractor for HP Printing) – Data Analyst / Web Content Auditor

April 2019 – October 2022

• Audited and analyzed website data for accuracy and compliance.
• Created data-driven reports to improve operational efficiency.
• Assisted in troubleshooting web-crawler data collection systems to improve automated reporting.
• Key skills: Data analysis, reporting, written presentations, VBA web-crawlers.

FedEx Ground – Operations Administrator II

September 2017 – April 2019

• Maintained package tracking and logistics reporting in a fast-paced operations environment.

Lonestar Restaurant Supply – IT Manager / System Administrator

October 2015 – June 2017

• Eliminated ~$5K/month in costs by building in-house IT support; managed infrastructure, VoIP, and security systems across 3+ locations.
• Migrated on-prem services to Rackspace cloud, improving system reliability and reducing downtime.
• Key skills: IT support, VoIP management, cloud migration, Open Source POS implementation.

Technical Skills and Tools

• Security & Scanning Tools: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Hydra, John the Ripper, Hashcat, SQLMap, Gobuster, Ffuf, Nikto, ZAP, OpenVAS, Nessus, tcpdump, Wireshark, Wazuh, Bloodhound, ChatGPT, Olama, and more
• Operating Systems & Virtualization: Windows, Windows Server, Linux, macOS, Proxmox, WSL2, VirtualBox
• Scripting & Programming: Python3, SQL, Bash