A results-driven professional with extensive experience in managing and leading joint personnel across different locations throughout the Western Continental United States. Skilled in project management, talent acquisition, and cyber operations, with a focus on personnel security and information systems. Strong background in Python programming, with familiarity in Java, JavaScript, and C++. Seeking a challenging position that allows for professional growth and advancement in the field of cybersecurity.

Experience

Defense Intelligence Agency / USAF / Lead, CIO Western CONUS Region Support

January 2021 - Present, Colorado Springs, CO

• Responsible for 46 joint personnel across five geographic areas throughout the Western Continental United States.
• Governs manpower and talent acquisition for the DIA.
• Leads cyber forces assigned to the Chief Information Office, and oversees career progression and professional training.

HQ Space Operations Center - West / USAF / Lead, Commander Executive Staff

May 2018 - January 2021, Vandenberg AFB, CA

• Managed projects and acquisitions for directors from United States Space Command and seven supporting Headquarters.
• Oversaw $160K fiscal budget for IT equipment.
• Diagnosed and inspected 150+ IT systems in support of the Combined Space Force Component Command global mission.

RED FLAG - Alaska / USAF / Personnel Security Manager

May 2014 - May 2018, Elmendorf AFB, AK

• Performed comprehensive risk level assessments combined with mitigation of IT systems and personnel security.
• Managed program-level security requirements for Pacific Commands' premier multi-force training exercises, integrating fifth-generation warfighting capabilities.
• Governed construction, access, monitoring, and utilization of a $49M facility and $720K worth of cryptography equipment.

Skills

Programming

Bash, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL

Tooling

Aircrack-ng, Bloodhound, Burp Suite, Cadaver, Chisel, CrackMapExec, Dirb, Empire, Enum4Linux, Evil-WinRM, Ghidra, Hashcat, Hydra, Immunity Debugger, Impacket Suite, John-The-Ripper, Metasploit Framework, Nessus, Nikto, Nmap, PkExec, PowerShell, PsExec, Responder, SSHuttle, Starkiller, Wireshark, WPScan, ZAP

Miscellaneous

Windows, Linux, VS Code, Project Management, PCI Compliance, Networking, Leadership, Physical Security, Office 365

Interests

Active Directory, Exploit Development, Web Application Penetration Testing

Education

Colorado Technical University / B.S. Computer Science

• Concentration: Cybersecurity Engineering
  Honors: Summa Cum Laude
  June 2022 - April 2024

Hobbies

TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/p/reapZ

• Ranked top 1% out of 2 million users.
• Rooted 216 machines.

Personal Infosec Blog: https://j4ke.io

• Published 16 CTF Write-ups.
  August 2023 - Present

Professional Development

• TCM Security / Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)
  ~ WIP

Certifications

• TCM Security / Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT)
  October 2023
• INE / Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT)
  September 2023 - September 2026
• (ISC)² / Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  April 2023 - May 2026
• EC-Council / Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  May 2022 - May 2025

Current as of 7 October 2023