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About Me

I am an early-career cybersecurity professional working as an IT Security Program Specialist for the State of Tennessee. With a degree in cybersecurity from Missouri Western State University and experience in IT infrastructure. I am passionate about protecting digital systems and eager to grow my technical skills. My background as a student-athlete taught me discipline, teamwork, and resilience qualities I bring to every opportunity. I’m excited to learn from experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a positive impact in the field of cybersecurity.

When I'm away from the keyboard, I enjoy fishing, staying active at the gym, and watching movies. Activities that help me recharge and bring fresh perspective to technical challenges.

Security

Network Security
Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
SIEM/Log Analysis
Pishing Analysis

System Administration

Linux/Windows Server
Virtualization (Proxmox/VMware)
Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs)
Cloud (AWS)

Tools & Tech

Docker/Kubernetes
Python Scripting
Active Directory
Splunk
Power BI

Experience

May 2025 - Present

IT Secuirty Program Specialist

State of Tennessee

Coordinate and manage annual Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) with multiple agency partners to identify critical systems, recovery priorities, and operational risks
Develop, maintain, and update Disaster Recovery (DR) and Contingency Plans in alignment with organizational requirements and NIST SP 800-53
Ensure organizational compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls related to contingency planning, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) / Recovery Point Objective (RPO) Analysis
Produce clear, concise dashboards, reports, and executive-level presentations for agency partners and auditors to communicate risk posture, gaps, and remediation status
Plan, coordinate, and execute functional and tabletop disaster recovery tests, validating recovery procedures, communication workflows, and system restoration capabilities.

February 2024 – July 2024

IT Infrastructure Intern

Boehringer Ingelheim

Provided technical support and managed data center operations, gaining skills in server installation, networking, and troubleshooting.
Verified system configurations for accuracy, troubleshooting issues related to endpoint enrollments, data backups, and network setups.
Led a file organization project for 400+ employees, enhancing project management and data analysis skills
Improved communication skills through staff coordination and accurate data collection

Projects

🏠 HomeLab Infrastructure

Ongoing

Self-hosted media and network services lab built on enterprise virtualization technology. Features containerized applications, network segmentation, VPN tunneling, and DNS-level ad blocking. Continuously expanding with security monitoring and home automation capabilities.

Proxmox Docker Linux Pi-hole VPN LXC

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Hardware: Dell OptiPlex running Proxmox VE, managed remotely
Virtualization: Multiple VMs and LXC containers for service isolation and resource efficiency
Media Stack: Jellyfin media server with Jellyseerr request management and *arr automation suite (Sonarr, Radarr, etc.) running in Docker containers
Security: VPN tunnel for media VM traffic, Pi-hole DNS sinkhole for network-wide ad blocking, network segmentation separating lab from ISP network
Network: Mesh network with multiple access points providing dedicated lab infrastructure, isolated from primary ISP-provided network
Future Plans: Security Onion for network monitoring and threat detection, Home Assistant for IoT device automation and integration

☁️ AWS Portfolio Hosting

Completed

Self-hosted portfolio website built from scratch and deployed using AWS services. Implemented CloudFront CDN, S3 static hosting, Route 53 DNS management, and SSL/TLS encryption.

AWS S3 CloudFront Route 53 ACM HTML/CSS

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Architecture: Static site hosted on S3, distributed via CloudFront CDN for global performance
Security: HTTPS encryption via AWS Certificate Manager, CloudFront security headers
Cost Optimization: Leveraged S3 + CloudFront for ~$3-5/month hosting costs
Development: Custom HTML/CSS with dark mode design, responsive layout for all devices

🛡️ TryHackMe SOC Level 1

Completed(Certificate earned)

Comprehensive hands-on training path focused on Security Operations Center fundamentals. Completed modules covering cyber defense frameworks, network security monitoring, threat intelligence, incident response procedures, and SIEM analysis using industry-standard tools.

SIEM Splunk Wireshark IDS/IPS Threat Hunting Incident Response

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Network Analysis: Packet capture analysis with Wireshark, identifying malicious traffic patterns and suspicious network behavior
SIEM Operations: Log analysis and correlation using Splunk, creating custom queries and alerts for threat detection
Threat Intelligence: Understanding attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK), analyzing indicators of compromise (IOCs), and threat actor TTPs
Incident Response: Hands-on practice with incident handling procedures, evidence collection, and security event triage
Security Tools: Experience with Snort, Zeek, Suricata for network intrusion detection and prevention

Cybersecurity & IT Professional

About Me

Security

System Administration

Tools & Tech

Experience

IT Secuirty Program Specialist

State of Tennessee

IT Infrastructure Intern

Boehringer Ingelheim

Certifications

Security+

Network+

A+

Cisco Certified Support Technician

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Projects

🏠 HomeLab Infrastructure

☁️ AWS Portfolio Hosting

🛡️ TryHackMe SOC Level 1

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