Education

• Kent State University
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Graduation Date: Dec 2024

• Berkshire High School
• High School Diploma
• Graduation Date: May 2021

Relevant
Coursework

CS2 - Data Structures, CS3 - Programming Patterns, Software Engineering, Structure of Programming Languages, Web Programming I, Computer Communication Networks, Data Security and Privacy, Introduction to Database System Design, Introduction to Cryptology, Human Interface Computing, Discrete Structures for CS, Operating Systems, and Computer Organization.

Professional
Experience

• Mar 2025 - Present
• ISSQUARED, Inc.
• Office of the CISO (Aug 2025 - Present)

• Support company-wide cybersecurity governance aligned with SOC, ISO, and regulatory frameworks
• Developed fully automated EPS reporting pipeline (Python + Power Automate + Securonix), eliminating 5-hour monthly manual workflow
• Designed automated pipelines generating weekly Excel security dashboards using API integrations, improving efficiency by 60%+
• Lead Cyber Awareness program automation by managing Ninjio training and phishing campaigns
• Participate in incident response investigations using CrowdStrike RTR, EDR, and Securonix Spotter
• Supported client onboarding with deployment and configuration of NXLog Platform and Securonix HUB

• Senior Associate Engineer - Security
• Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

• Engineered Python automations replacing manual weekly/monthly Ninjio reporting tasks, saving ~30 hours per month
• Co-developed Python-based asset inventory extraction tool using multiple API sources, recovering ~8 team hours per week
• Automated data ingestion from Securonix, CrowdStrike, Intune, Netskope, SCCM, NXLog, and Ninjio
• Created high-impact slide decks and technical reports for leadership and clients
• Worked in five-person team to investigate client incidents using SIEM, EDR, and log analysis workflows

• Jul 2023 - Mar 2025
• Cedar Fair/Six Flags Entertainment Co.
• Internal IT Audit Intern

• Collaborated on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing for Logical Access, Change Management, Network Security
• Leveraged Diligent Highbond to engineer 12 data storage and visualization tools for audit reporting
• Designed comprehensive audit questionnaire for Data Centers, guiding 12 seasonal audit interns
• Transformed Cedar Fair's IT Policy into comprehensive audit questionnaire to ensure compliance
• Conducted over 15 Statement of Control Reviews to complete Complementary User Entity Control Reviews
• Participated in analysis meetings with Black Hills Information Security on penetration test results
• Assisted with IT, Operational, and Financial Audit unification process post-merger with Six Flags

• Jun 2022 - Present
• Regarding Your Systems Security
• Cybersecurity Intern

• Audited cybersecurity compliance and systems for diverse clients including Tykma Laser Etching, Junction Auto, Petland Co., Bill Talley Ford, and Aerospace Maintenance Solutions
• Delivered critical audits including handbook reviews, disaster recovery plans, and business impact analyses
• Drafted and presented the "Petland Stores Business Operations Issues Aid Plan," adopted by Petland HQ for nationwide use
• Authored compliance advisories to dealerships on FTC's Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) Safeguards Rule requirements
• Researched security best practices, auditing processes, business analysis/resumption, and cybersecurity compliance