B.S., Information Technology, Information Security

George Mason University, VA

A.S., Information Technology

Northern Virginia Community College, VA

General Dynamics Information Technology

Systems Engineer | July 2023 – Present

• Acquired proficiency in DevSecOps practices on the AWS platform, including essential services like KMS, S3, RDS, EC2, Lambda, SQS, SNS, Redis, and CloudFormation, to support secure and efficient operations
• Implemented routine checks on managed systems, leading to increased incident response efficiency by promptly addressing generated alerts
• Provided off-hours support to ensure continuous monitoring and timely resolution of security incidents
• Drafted comprehensive technical documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer and support existing team members, thereby enhancing on-boarding processes for new members
• Developed a comprehensive project plan reducing infrastructure costs by 80% while spearheading infrastructure enhancements to automate cross-environment scanning to monitor, investigate, and mitigate vulnerabilities improving overall security posture
• Facilitated database vulnerability scans to address findings in AWS RDS instances, contributing to the maintenance of secure database environments in the cloud infrastructure
• Executed A&A procedures and managed POAMs for cloud-based information systems ensuring compliance with Cybersecurity standards and fortifying system integrity and resilience
• Demonstrated experience utilizing DevSecOps tools, such as GitHub/Lab and Jenkins to enable CI/CD
• Identified, analyzed, and resolved front-end/back-end infrastructure vulnerabilities, application deployment issues, and regularly make recommendations for improvement and cost efficiencies
• Planned, designed, tested, integrated, and deployed technical solutions to address complex challenges effectively

Software Engineer Associate | June 2021 – August 2022

• Created and implemented a strategic plan for cloud migration, driving down infrastructure costs by 20%, and enabling straightforward operating procedures for administrators (Windows, AWS/AZ/GCP, VM, Project Planning)
• Successfully launched zero and thin-client (Workspaces/Appstream2.0) user desktops on AWS, reducing human interaction through automatic account creation using infrastructure as code (Terraform/Python/AWS)
• Leveraged familiarity with cloud governance frameworks (FedRAMP/CMMC), policies, and procedures to ensure compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency in cloud environments
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cloud security best practices, including secure architecture design, identity and access management, and data protection
• Conducted extensive research and developed comprehensive guidelines to optimize the successful launch of a platform. Translated data into visually appealing formats using Tableau, enabling stakeholders to effectively comprehend strategies for nurturing sustainable long-term business expansion within GDIT

Research and Development Intern Coordinator | January 2022 – May 2022

• Coordinated and directed 12-person intern team, leading implementations of critical project features and reducing time to deployment from 14 weeks to 11 weeks
• Facilitated seamless communication and collaboration between project manager and intern team, allowing for rapid escalation of issues if required, and greatly decreasing team blockers
• Utilized customer and user feedback to develop key performance indicators, enabling teams to measure project success objectively and driving future innovation and improvements
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying and resolving project-related issues, ensuring smooth project execution and minimizing disruptions

The World Bank Group | HQCC Watch Officer | March 2019 – September 2021

• Led incident response teams, providing direction and guidance to effectively mitigate security incidents and ensure the safety of personnel and assets
• Utilized security systems and threat intelligence platforms to monitor and detect potential threats, promptly responding to security incidents
• Optimized incident response and service request procedures by implementing automated templates and triggers, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintained comprehensive incident logs, documenting security breaches, equipment malfunctions, and other incidents. Identified areas for improvement in existing procedures and protocols
• Received incoming requests for emergency and non-emergency assistance (24/7) and determines the type of service(s) required and initiates calls for service in accordance with SOP