Skills
Focused on AI & Automation
Supported by strong foundations in Web Development and Cybersecurity
Python • JavaScript • Node.js • OpenAI API • Pinecone • LangChain • n8n • Zapier • Docker • Git • SQL • NoSQL
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AI & Automation
- Prompt/Context Engineering: Structured prompts, vector memory
- AI APIs: OpenAI integration into applications and automation tools
- Agentic AI: Single- and multi-agent systems
- Workflow Automation: Workflows to automate repetitive processes
- Automation Platforms: n8n, LangChain
- Automation Programming: Python, JavaScript, PHP
- Favorite LLMs: ChatGPT 4o-mini, ChatGPT 5, Gemini 2.5, Grok 3
- Portfolio Applications: An AI-powered documentation system, an agent-driven tool, custom API build
- Additional Tools & Platforms Familiarity: Replit, Zapier, LoveableAI, Cursor, Relevance AI, Voiceflow, Promptmetheus, Postman, UX Pilot, Descript, Poppai, ElevenLabs
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Web Development
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 4 & 5, JavaScript (ES5/ES6), jQuery 3, AJAX (fetch/XHR), React (familiar)
- APIs & Data: REST, JSON, XML
- Backend: Python 2 & 3, Coldfusion 9, LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP 7), WIMP (Windows Server, IIS, MySQL, PHP 5)
- CMS: WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Zope 2, Plone 5
- Editors:VS Code, Notepad++, Eclipse, Sublime Text, PyCharm
- Version Control: Git, Starteam
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Cybersecurity
- Education: Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Management, Purdue University Global, 2023 (Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA)
- Specialties: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC); PCI, FERPA, and ADA compliance
- Technical Skills: Incident response, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, data security
- Defensive Tools (Blue Team): Snort (IDS/IPS), Wireshark (network analysis), Nmap (port scanning & reconnaissance), Nessus (vulnerability assessment), Kali Linux (security testing environment)
- Offensive Tools (Red Team): Metasploit (penetration testing), Kali Linux (security testing environment), Burp Suite (web app testing), OWASP ZAP (application security), Kali Linux (as offensive toolkit environment)
- Master's Capstone Project: Implementing the NIST 800-53 Compliance Framework
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Core Competencies
- Full SDLC Delivery: 14 years of experience delivering web-based and AI-driven business solutions from concept to completion.
- Business Process Analysis & Solution Design: Skilled in analyzing workflows, gathering requirements, and translating needs into effective, scalable technical solutions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Adept at partnering with stakeholders and business units to align technical strategy with organizational goals.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Experienced in guiding teams, fostering knowledge-sharing, and mentoring junior developers.
- Problem-Solving & Transparency: Known for tackling challenges with clarity, accountability, and results-focused execution.
- Documentation & Training: Strong at producing clear, user-friendly documentation and conducting end-user training to support adoption.
- Adaptability & Rapid Learning: Proven ability to quickly master new platforms, frameworks, and tools to stay ahead of evolving technologies.
- Efficiency-Driven Execution: Highly organized with a focus on streamlining workflows, reducing redundancy, and optimizing performance.
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Education
- M.S. Cybersecurity Management, Purdue University Global, 2023 (4.0 GPA, Summa Cum Laude)
- B.S. Information Technology & Classical Studies, Purdue University, 2021 (3.9 GPA, Magna Cum Laude)
- A.S. Computer Programming & Analysis, Daytona State College, 2012 (3.8 GPA, Magna Cum Laude)
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Awards
- Bravo Staff Award, Purdue College of Engineering, 2023
- Navy Achievement Medal, Operations Noble Eagle & Enduring Freedom, 2007