As a cybersecurity student at Brigham Young University, I am committed to honing my skills and expanding my knowledge in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. My academic journey is complemented by my role as a Systems Administrator for BYU's Computer Science department, where I apply theoretical concepts to real-world challenges, ensuring robust and secure systems.
In addition to my administrative duties, I serve as the Vice President of the Network Engineering Association at BYU, where I design, create, and host lessons and activities that enhance our understanding of network engineering. My active involvement in the BYU Cyberia CTF Team, ranked #15 (top 0.2%) in the US and among the top 100 (top 0.4%) globally, reflects my passion for competitive cybersecurity and continuous learning. I also help teach weekly CTF lessons to BYU Cyberia's members, and host two CTFs at BYU a year, as well as one international CTF in the Spring.
Beyond my academic and professional commitments, I am an avid Homelab Enthusiast who loves experimenting with new technologies. I’m also a big fan of Formula 1 racing, cooking, and building things with my hands.
Teaching Assistant - Brigham Young University
August 2024 - Present
- Web Systems and Security Teaching Assistant. I support students in mastering web technologies and development in this course, which teaches foundational skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Node.js, and Vue.js, as well as advanced technologies like secure distributed architecture, web frameworks, and API development. Students also gain expertise in relational and document databases, systems administration, and security practices, ensuring they can effectively apply these concepts in their future careers.
Systems Administrator - Brigham Young University
April 2024 - September 2024
- As a Systems Administrator in the Computer Science department, I helped manage nearly 500 machines, including lab computers, servers, and workstations, supporting thousands of users. I administered systems running Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), ensuring the smooth and secure operation of the IT infrastructure. Key contributions included maintaining a High Availability Proxmox cluster for virtualized environments, deploying a RedHat Satellite server for centralized management, enhancing network security, and managing an IT inventory system. I also responded to support tickets, resolving networking issues quickly to minimize downtime, while developing strong technical skills in large-scale IT environments.
Web Operations Specialist - Hooley and Burch
September 2022 - August 2023
- Optimized and managed web operations for multiple tech clients, including troubleshooting and enhancing digital marketing and SEO for improved performance.
Cybersecurity Student - Brigham Young University
August 2022 - April 2027
- (3.58 GPA) - Current Cybersecurity Student with an interest in infrastructure and networking. Vice President of the Networking Student Association. I also teach weekly CTF lessons to students.