Experience

Cloud Security Intern | Department of Homeland Security

- Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining secure cloud configurations, controls, and baselines for ensuring continuous adherence to compliance frameworks (NIST SP 800-53 / 800-61 and NIST IR 8183)

- Conduct in-depth research and analysis of emerging cloud security technologies, best practices, and vendor tools to inform strategic decision-making and strengthen organizational security posture

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and diverse cybersecurity stakeholders towards the development and implementation of system security policies for risk mitigation 

January 2025 - Present

Cyber Threat Intelligence Intern | Department of Homeland Security

- Analyzed strategic, tactical, and operational cyber threats in support of securing the nation and private sector against Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activities

- Delivered actionable threat intelligence updates and analysis to technical and non-technical decision-makers across Fortune 500 companies, SMBs, and government entities (federal, state, and local), enabling proactive threat identification, prevention, and effective mitigation 

June 2024 - Present

Freelance IT Integrator | Q Computers

- Collaborated with Small Office IT personnel to elicit project requirements

- Researched, evaluated, and presented hardware and software solutions

- Implemented and integrated systems and documented solution deployments

- Provided software, hardware, client/server, and networking technical support 

December 2021 - December 2023

Code Sensei | Code Ninjas

- Supervised student camps with comprehensive oversight of all activities, delivered JavaScript instruction, thoroughly evaluated student projects, and communicated assessment feedback to parents

- Provided network and systems support for the learning center’s information technology assets

- Regularly briefed the Center Director on activities and issues, and managed the center's opening/closing 

August 2021 - May 2024

Co-Founder and Co-CEO | TheWatch

- Performed online and in-person research on the impact of COVID-19 on teenagers within Loudoun and Fairfax counties and consistently presented research outcomes on project websites and social media platforms, engaging a regular audience of over 1,000 users.

- Conducted interviews with federal, state, and local community leaders, including the Virginia Secretary of Education, to understand COVID-19 responses and policies affecting local teen communities

- Awarded the President's Volunteer Service Award in recognition of community service contributions 

March 2020 - October 2022

Summer Extern | Cisco

- Engaged in interactive problem-solving workshops with industry leaders related to Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Meraki, and LoRaWAN solutions

- Developed an IoT solution for rail supply chain issues as a capstone project, which involved presenting and pitching the solution to a panel of Cisco employees

- Recognized as the Top Extern for both the day and the week, standing out as the sole student from the Herndon location to receive this distinction 

June 2022 - July 2022

Intern | Solvitur Systems LLC

- Revamped the company's presence on LinkedIn and redesigned the company logo

April 2022 - May 2022

Business & IT Intern | 22nd Century Technologies Inc.

- Immersed in a 360-Degree view of day-to-day IT business operations

- Produced deliverables such as multimedia collateral and meeting minutes

- Developed familiarity with industry-specific technologies and tools (Agile & Scrum)

June 2021 - July 2021