Professional Experience¶
TL/DR
A cybersecurity professional with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Towson University and a recently completed Google Cybersecurity Certificate. Proficient in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), incident response, and network security, with certifications in network security, Linux, and SQL.
Formerly a Solutions Engineer at Ciena, contributed to engineering network solutions, developing automation tools, and implementing security best practices. Passionate about protecting organizations and identifying risks and vulnerabilities while ensuring compliance with data protection standards. Dedicated to continuous learning and applying technical skills to safeguard systems and infrastructure.
Timeline¶
Google Cybersecurity Certificate¶
Coursera / Google | Dec 2025
Comprehensive training in Linux, SQL, Python, SIEM tools (Splunk), IDS/IPS, and NIST frameworks. Focused on threat detection, incident response, and compliance.
Solutions Engineering & Introductions Engineer¶
Ciena | Jan 2024 -- Sept 2025
On-prem Solutions Engineer executing customer demonstrations for Layer 2 & Layer 3. Configuration of ISIS, BGP, EVPN, RBAC and PON.
BS in Computer Science¶
Towson University | Dec 2023
Relevant Coursework: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Cryptography, Computer Networking, Operating Systems, AI & Machine Learning.
IT & Network Intern¶
Chesapeake Plywood LLC | Jun 2022 -- Aug 2022
Administered IT support and managed user access policies. Developed automated data pipelines using Power Automate to validate quotation data integrity.