Key Qualifications

Security Monitoring & SIEM

Skilled in collecting, filtering, and analyzing security data in Splunk across firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network devices to detect and triage threats.

Network Security

Solid grasp of network protocols, common attack vectors, and corresponding mitigation strategies.

Systems Security

Working knowledge of system architecture, operating systems, and exploitation techniques, with hands-on experience using Metasploit and Linux command-line tools.

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Apply structured intelligence analysis methods to assess adversary tactics and evolving threat landscapes.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Understanding of how to align security controls across an organization with enterprise security best practices.

Logging & Detection Engineering

Designed and tuned log-based detection rules to surface and respond to security incidents.

Python Scripting & Automation

Use Python for automation, debugging, code analysis, and secure coding practices.

Application Security & Penetration Testing

Identify vulnerabilities in applications and network infrastructure using standard penetration testing methodologies.

Applied Cryptography

Practical understanding of cryptographic principles, including secure web server configuration and email encryption.

Academic & Lab Projects

Capstone

Cybersecurity Assessment

Delivered a scenario-based cybersecurity assessment and professional report applying threat analysis, detection, and risk assessment methodologies to a real-world scenario.
Flatiron School / Moringa
Defensive / Offensive

Hands-On Security Labs

Completed practical labs and capture-the-flag challenges covering exploitation, detection, and defensive techniques, sharpening analytical problem-solving under pressure.
TryHackMe & CTF Labs
Infrastructure

Home Lab & Cloud Security

Built and hardened a personal lab environment to practice system hardening, network monitoring, and security tool deployment.
Personal Environment
Detection Engineering

Splunk & Security Training

Built hands-on log analysis and detection-engineering skills to support incident response and threat identification.
Splunk Fundamentals

Professional Experience & Methodological Practice

Investigated operational issues and system anomalies to identify root causes and implement effective fixes, applying the same investigative mindset used in incident analysis and troubleshooting.
Collected, reviewed, and interpreted data across technical systems, building skills directly transferable to log analysis, monitoring, and pattern recognition.
Maintained rigorous attention to detail and documentation standards, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clear reporting of findings.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to communicate technical information clearly, reflecting the coordination required during security incidents and risk assessments.
Adhered to established procedures, policies, and compliance requirements while handling sensitive information, reinforcing risk awareness and policy discipline.
Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, developing time-management skills critical to SOC and security operations roles.
Adopted technology-driven workflows to improve efficiency, reflecting an automation- and process-optimization mindset valuable in cybersecurity operations.