About me
I'm studying Cybersecurity at The University of Texas at Dallas. I recently interned at Lawrence Livermore National Lab and I'm very passionate about cybersecurity. I'm also a competitive CTF player and was a private tutor for Java programming for four years. I graduate in May and am excited to move into a full-time role. Lastly, my hobbies are games and photography!
Education
University of Texas at Dallas - Richardson, TX
M.S. Computer Science - Expected Graduation - May 2025
- Cybersecurity Concentration Track
- GPA: 3.85
- NSF CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service Recipient
- Coursework: Information Security, Language-Based Security, Systems Security, Networks, Operating Systems, Machine Learning
B.S. Computer Science - May 2023
- Cum Laude - GPA: 3.83
- Dean's List Recipient, Academic Excellence Scholarship Recipient
- Coursework: Imperative and Declarative programming, Databases, Algorithms, Data Structures
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CompTIASecurity+ Certification - April 2024 |
Experience
Graduate Intern - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Reverse engineered programmable logic controller in a team environment using BinSync to enhance security
- Successfully identified vulnerability for PLC and built PoC for demonstrating vulnerability's impact
- Performed static and dynamic program analysis using REMnux on a separated VM network to detect vulnerabilities
- Presented comprehensive findings to a group of 80, including key decision-makers, to inform future initiatives
Cybersecurity Researcher - UTD Software and Systems Security Lab
- Integrated a vulnerability scanning application (sensorfuzz) into drone simulation software (PX4 + Gazebo)
- Utilized multiple data points from the scan to initiate a vulnerability test
Private Java Tutoring - Wyzant
- Tutored dozens of students in a remote capacity totaling to ~400 hours of instruction
- Formulated lesson plans for topics such as algorithms, software design, and API implementation
Data Analysis Intern - Covetly
- Utilized Excel and pivot tables in order to analyze and make inferences on 400,000 records of sales data
- Compiled and presented reports to supervisor to influence advertising decisions
AVID Tutor - Plano ISD
- Planned and conducted tutorial services for high school students
- Formulated lesson plans and collaborated with other tutors
Skills
Cybersecurity: Reverse engineering, Exploit development, Network analysis, Formal verification, Protocol analysis, Cryptography, Web application security, Secure coding, Forensics
Tools: PWNTools, Ghidra, IDA, gdb, WireShark, Burp Suite, Nmap, CAN Bus, UART, VMs, REMnux, Kali
Languages: Python, C/C++, Java, Bash, x86 Assembly, Coq, SQL, HTML, CSS, PHP, Powershell
Projects
Cybersecurity Home Lab
- Designed and implemented a home lab network with a custom-built server, network devices, and security solutions
- Deployed a UniFi Dream Machine SE as a unified threat management (UTM) appliance, leveraging its built-in Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) for enhanced network security
- Implemented and monitored Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Wazuh for threat detection
Bluetooth Android Application
- Designed and developed a multi-threaded back end in Java/XML for tracking student attendance in the classroom
- Mentored and led a team of five developers, resulting in a MVP application release and subsequent implementation
Distributed Mutual Exclusion Implementation
- Programmed a distributed system of nodes that communicate using TCP sockets in Java and Bash
- Implemented Roucairol and Carvalho's resource mutual exclusion algorithm with vector clocks
Role-Playing Game System
- Designed and developed full stack RPG system using three layered program architecture in Java
- Programmed graphical user interface and database system from scratch in Java
- Features include procedural game generation and scaling of entities based on player progression
Activities
UTD Computer Security Group
- Competitive Cyber team
- TexSAW CTF
- Developed and implemented multiple challenges for this CTF
Other Cyber Activities
- Toyota Hackfesta CTF
- Utilized CAN Bus protocols to interact with Toyota PASTA and RAMN systems
- Analyzed basic vulnerabilities related to I/O of the systems
- TryHackMe - Completing Cyber paths
Boy Scouts of America
- Eagle Scout - 400+ hours of community service in a multitude of outlets including direct and indirect support of charity organizations.
- Order of the Arrow Vigil member - Elected by peers to be honored for years of service to local lodge and council
- James E West Fellow - Order of the Arrow lodge service organization donated $1000 to local Boy Scout council in my name
Languages
- English - Fluent
- Japanese - Conversational, basic reading and writing
- Korean - Basic, reading and writing