About Me
I’m a cybersecurity individual seeking a SOC Analyst, Help Desk or support role where I can apply my technical training and hands-on mindset to protect digital environments.
After managing teams through the pandemic, I transitioned to cybersecurity — grounded in adaptability, resilience, and a calm-under-pressure mindset. That mindset was forged during my year living and working in Toronto on a visa, navigating high-stakes environments with focus and energy.
I trained at Per Scholas and CyberTrust Massachusetts, gaining hands-on experience with threat detection, incident response, and tools like WireShark, Splunk, SentinelOne, and Active Directory. I’m comfortable in Windows 10 and Microsoft enterprise environments, including Active Directory and O365.
At Securitas, I developed a defender’s mindset — monitoring physical access, reviewing DSX logs, and responding swiftly to emergencies. That role sharpened my real-time decision making, problem-solving, and situational awareness.
Whether working with a team or jumping into solo investigations, I bring high energy, technical curiosity, and a customer-first attitude to every situation. I’d love to connect and explore how I can support your organization’s cybersecurity or technical support goals.
Experience
Securitas
March 2024 - Present
- Controlled physical access points by verifying badge status, confirming personnel paperwork, and escalating anomalies.
- Conducted interior/exterior patrols to detect unauthorized access, equipment tampering, or policy violations.
- Reviewed DSX logs daily to identify failed access attempts or unusual badge activity.
- Responded to emergency protocols including bomb threats, fire alarms, and breaches following detailed incident response plans.
- Completed ongoing Security Awareness Training to identify social engineering attempts and enforce safety protocols.
Per Scholas
February 2024 - June 2024
- Completed full-time cybersecurity training with hands-on labs in networking, Linux, virtualization, and SIEM tools.
- Built and configured SOHO and WAN networks using routers, switches, DHCP, and port assignments; applied OSI model concepts in troubleshooting.
- Deployed and managed virtual environments using VMware, Hyper-V, and VirtualBox; installed and navigated Ubuntu Linux VMs.
- Investigated Linux file systems and permissions; analyzed malware behavior on Linux-based systems.
- Explored cybersecurity fundamentals including the CIA Triad, MFA/2FA, attack types, and WireShark packet capture.
CyberTrust Massachusetts
September 2024 - March 2025
- Facilitated security assessments for three municipal environments, implementing 79 CIS Framework safeguards to enhance cybersecurity posture.
- Observed OnDefend’s security assessments to identify system hardening improvements and strengthen infrastructure resilience.
- Developed risk remediation strategies, including a Third-Party Risk Assessment (TPRA) to evaluate vendor security practices.
- Performed endpoint detection and response (EDR) investigations, analyzing threat intelligence to mitigate security incidents.
- Monitored and escalated threats using SentinelOne, leveraging Data Link and telemetry data to detect Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
- Trained in real-world cybersecurity tools and frameworks including the CIS Controls, Nessus vulnerability scans, and SentinelOne EDR.
- Reinforced MFA/2FA best practices across user identity and access management scenarios.
Resilient Coders
February 2022 - July 2022
- Designed interactive websites with responsive features that can be read across all platforms.
- Maintain detailed git history for all projects and used Github in a team environment.
- Collaborated with a team of developers to build web-based projects.
Certifications
CompTIA SEC+ Certified
CompTIA CySA+ Certified