Resume

**Note: This is an abridged resume.

 

EDUCATION

College:

Baylor University – Doctor of Education w/ Focus on the Psychology of Learning and Applied Research (IP)

Pennsylvania State University – Masters Degree in Homeland Security Sciences

Murray State University – Bachelors Degree in Telecommunications

Technical Certifications

  • SANS GIAC Security Expert (GSE)
  • Certified Information Systems and Security Professional (CISSP)
  • SANS GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
  • SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • SANS GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
  • SANS GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
  • SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
  • Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA A+ Certified Professional (A+)

Areas of Specialization:

  • Network Security Monitoring
  • Computer Network Defense
  • Cognitive Psychology Applied to Security Analysis
  • Learning Psychology
  • Technical Pedagogy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Current:

Applied Network Defense, Founder

Rural Technology Fund, Director

Previous:

Mandiant/FireEye, Threat Intelligence and Detection Content Lead

InGuardians, Senior Security Consultant

SPAWAR Atlantic / Honeywell, Cyber Defense Fusion Team Lead

SANS Institute, Mentor

Army Research Laboratory / EWA Government Systems, Inc, Intrusion Detection Team Lead

KeeFORCE, Senior IT Consultant

AWARDS

SANS Difference Makers Award 2018

Murray State University Distinguished Alumni 2017

Honeywell Employee of the Quarter

SPAWAR Lightning Bolt Award

DC3 Computer Network Forensic Challenge, 7th Place out of 1134 Entries

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

See here.