May 2026 - August 2026
Information Security Engineer Internship
Georgia Port Authority
Audited GPA’s SPF/DKIM/DMARC configuration via manual DNS analysis, the first review in years, and found DMARC set to monitor-only, leaving spoofed emails logged but never blocked or quarantined. Briefed the Director of IT on the gap, linking it to ongoing phishing incidents, and recommended enforcing DMARC to close the exposure. Identified a social engineering gap after employees were vished via Teams calls impersonating IT support, including one case of attacker takeover via Quick Assist. Drafted a verification procedure requiring staff to confirm IT requests through known contacts or ticket numbers; submitted for review. Administered and maintained firewalls, Active Directory, and network security appliances. Configured and maintained Microsoft Exchange email systems and web-filtering software.
2021 — Present
AH-64E "Apache" Helicopter Pilot
US Army
Entrusted with leading missions where precision, discipline, and sound judgment were critical. Planned and executed complex operations in dynamic environments, managing advanced weapons and targeting systems while maintaining constant situational awareness. Worked closely with ground forces and command teams to provide reconnaissance and close air support, translating strategy into real-time action. The role demanded calm decision-making under pressure, accountability for crew and aircraft, and an unwavering commitment to mission success and safety.
April 2018 — May 2021
AH-64E "Apache" Helicopter Crew Chief
US Army
Responsible for the maintenance, readiness, and safety of one of the Army's most advanced combat aircraft. Oversaw inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure the aircraft remained mission capable at all times. Worked directly alongside pilots and maintenance teams to diagnose mechanical issues, manage flight line operations, and prepare the aircraft for complex missions. The role required technical precision, attention to detail, and a deep sense of ownership — knowing that aircrew safety and mission success depended on the quality of every inspection and repair.

Education

January 2025 — May 2027
Bachelor of Science — Information Technology
Georgia Southern University  ·  Savannah, GA
Pursuing a BSIT with a focus on cybersecurity, building technical depth in network security, systems administration, and threat analysis — directly aligned with a career in security operations and defense.
October 2019 — June 2020
Associate of Arts — General Studies
American Military University
Built a broad academic foundation across multiple disciplines, enhancing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that support continued success in technology and cybersecurity.

Skills

Professional Skills

System Administration
Networking
Risk Mitigation
Threat Detection
Incident Response
Vulnerability Management
SIEM
Log Analysis & Monitoring
Malware Analysis
Network Traffic Analysis
Endpoint Security & EDR
Penetration Testing Fundamentals
Access Control & Identity Management
Security Compliance & Frameworks

Languages

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Python

Certifications

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA CIOS
CompTIA CSIS
CompTIA CSAP