Professional Summary

Results-driven IT professional with hands-on experience in Windows Server administration, network management, and technical support. Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity (Bergen Community College, GPA 3.8) and currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Scienceβ€” Cybersecurity & Information Assurance at Fairleigh Dickinson University (expected 2027). Apply cybersecurity principles to daily IT operations: secure account management, patching, backup/DR, and documentation. Seeking opportunities to strengthen systems, improve availability, and contribute to security best practices.

πŸŽ“ Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)

B.S. in Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Expected 2027

Coursework: Windows Server Administration, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Secure Configurations

  • Applied security in IT operations: GPO hardening, user lifecycle, backup and patching workflows
  • Activities: Cybersecurity Club, ticketing/triage simulations, baseline documentation

Bergen Community College

Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity

Completed | GPA: 3.8

Focus: Systems administration, network fundamentals, incident response basics

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Maintenance Technician

St. Hubert's Animal Welfare, Madison NJ

2023 – Present
  • Provided in-house support via an employee ticketing system; acknowledged and updated every service request promptly
  • Delivered technical support for office equipment; troubleshot and resolved issues quickly to minimize downtime
  • Managed multiple tasks under tight deadlines; maintained clean, operational facilities to support staff needs
  • Applied cybersecurity practices to IT tasks: enforced least-privilege on shared accounts, used secure password reset procedures, and documented changes for accountability
  • Assisted with backup configuration and routine patching cycles to improve system resilience and availability

Maintenance Coordinator

Watchtower, Wallkill NY

2020 – 2022
  • Organized maintenance requests within the laundry department using spreadsheets to track SLAs and outcomes
  • Routed incoming support requests to appropriate personnel, improving response time and service quality
  • Troubleshot and resolved technical issues under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Implemented secure data handling for workbooks (access controls/versioning) and standardized documentation for change management

Learning Center Assistant

Montgomery College, Silver Spring MD

2018 – 2019
  • Coordinated tasks to support smooth operation of the learning center and provided front-line support
  • Assisted students with troubleshooting and navigating school software applications
  • Guided students in accessing and using school servers through PuTTY, reinforcing secure access practices and basic command-line hygiene

πŸ› οΈ Technical Skills

Security & Networking

Cisco routers, Check Point security practices (in progress), network segmentation, secure SSH, DNS management

Systems & Administration

Windows Server 2016, Active Directory (users/groups, GPO), backup configuration, performance/availability monitoring

Forensics & Tools

Electronic evidence handling basics, OpenPuff, Xiao Steganography, Kali Linux, PuTTY, RStudio

Hardware & Support

Account setup, password management, printer setup, cable management, ticketing/triage and documentation

Programming & Databases

Python, Java, C++, HTML/CSS, Oracle SQL

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux, UNIX

πŸ† Certifications & Training

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CompTIA PC Pro

Completed

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Hybrid Server Pro I

Completed

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Security+

Certification in progress

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CompTIA A+

Certification in progress

πŸ’» Relevant Coursework & Labs

Active Directory Hardening Lab

Configured GPOs for password policies, account lockout, and audit logging; documented baseline and change control.

Skills: AD administration, secure configuration, documentation

Network Device Secure Baseline

Hardened a lab router/switch setup: disabled legacy services, enforced SSH, configured role-based access.

Stack: Cisco IOS concepts, secure SSH, ACLs