Academic Profile & Credentials

Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management (MSCM)

• Institution: The University of Utah

  Salt Lake City, UT

• Expected Graduation: July 2026
• Specialization: Agentic AI in SecOps & Security Automation

Academic Focus & Applied Research

This program synthesizes enterprise defense strategies with advanced systems integration, focusing heavily on automating incident response through localized AI inference and strict programmatic governance.

Security Automation & Systems Integration

• Programming for Security (IS 6495): Engineered advanced Python architectures, moving beyond basic scripting to develop RESTful APIs (FastAPI), regex-driven telemetry bridges, and deterministic execution logic for automated defense.
• Web-Based Applications (IS 6465): Focused on securing application architecture, backend API endpoints, and data pipelines against both traditional and automated exploitation.

Advanced Defensive Strategy & Infrastructure

• Secure Networking Operations (IS 6572): Conducted deep dives into network defense configurations, including Linux kernel networking (iptables), containerized network namespaces, and dynamic threat isolation.
• Vulnerability Management (IS 6573): Implemented continuous analysis and automated remediation strategies mapped to modern threat intelligence frameworks.

Governance, Risk & AI Compliance

• Cybersecurity Management (IS 6570): Developed organizational security policies and risk assessment frameworks, specifically focusing on the compliance requirements and operational risks of deploying unconstrained AI in enterprise environments.
• MSCM Career Development (IS 6821): Focused on professional alignment with emerging technical roles in AI-driven security operations.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

• Institution: Utah Valley University

  Orem, UT

• Graduation: December 2022

Core Infrastructure & Resilience Expertise

Foundational Architecture

• Specialization: Network Security and Systems Administration.
• Built a rigorous foundation in Active Directory management, access control, and core routing protocols—the essential prerequisites for understanding and automating modern enterprise networks.

Capstone Deliverables

• Secure Infrastructure Deployment: Designed and deployed a hardened local area network (LAN) environment, applying strict access control lists (ACLs), perimeter defense principles, and secure access protocols.
• Business Continuity & Incident Response: Authored comprehensive Business Continuity Plans (BCP) detailing risk assessment matrices, precise Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), and crisis management workflows to ensure organizational resilience.