**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