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Security Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Engineer
BoeingSecurity Vulnerability Management Cybersecurity Engineer
Jul. 2024Kent, Washington, United States- Identify and reduce organizational risk of potential zero-day exploits that could impact day-to-day operations through IT Bulletins and CVS scoring metrics with follow-up patching when necessary - Exploring Cybersecurity AI within Boeing to automate processes that increase efficiency by 51%. - Work cross-collaboratively with other security apparatuses within Boeing/other departments to improve Cyber Defense.
Cybersecurity Asset Management Specialist
BoeingCybersecurity Asset Management Specialist
Jan. 2024 - Jul. 2024Seattle, Washington, United States- Work within ARIBA and ServiceNow platforms to identify assets, plot vulnerability assessment and mitigate attack surface
Host Security Analyst
BoeingHost Security Analyst
Jul. 2023 - Jan. 2024Kent, Washington, United States- Performed tertiary compliance and security checks on new hardware/software in a new offshore manufacturing facility - Built framework to solve aging password problems with a permanent automation process to prevent reoccurrence - Cross-collaborated with teams to ensure immutable backup resolution recovery is available for critical infrastructure
ISACA Puget Sound -- Education Director
ISACAISACA Puget Sound -- Education Director
Jun. 2023Seattle, Washington, United States- Elected to Education Director of the Education Committee for the ISACA Puget Sound chapter 2023-2024 - Worked on cross-collaborative projects to increase value to current chapter members and expand membership across the state - Assistance with annual ISACA conference planning
Data & Security Architect
BoeingData & Security Architect
Feb. 2023 - Jul. 2023Auburn, Washington, United States- Created and implemented for adoption an SOP doctrine that tweaks a minute change to file sharing protocol by requiring MD5 hash checksums that dramatically increases integrity of the file by 100%
Security Consulting Analyst
AccentureSecurity Consulting Analyst
Sep. 2022 - Nov. 2023Seattle, Washington, United States- Cross collaborate with cloud clients on regular engagements by penetration testing on their software/hardware leading to an increase in secure applications and a decrease in vulnerabilities/attack surfaces by an average of 46% - For seamless integration, regularly use CLI in Linux, utilizing applications like BurpSuite, Trufflehog, and other cyber tools
ISACA Puget Sound -- Education Committee Member
ISACAISACA Puget Sound -- Education Committee Member
Jun. 2022 - Jun. 2023Seattle, Washington, United States- Work with the Education Director of the PSC to enlist speakers in the field of cybersecurity and information assurance to regularly speak to chapter members and simultaneously provide a venue for peers to network with each other. - Exude the values of ISACA and work on expanding the PSC membership with young professionals entering the field.
Security Engineering Intern
NordstromSecurity Engineering Intern
Jun. 2022 - Aug. 2022Seattle, Washington, United States- Modified current URL filtering for Firewall allow/deny exceptions leading to a reduction of filter list by 50%, which simultaneously increases processing security, and I created Slackbot Firewall Checker App via Python to ensure redundancy doesn’t reoccur.
Gorton Leaders Fellow - Graduate Research Fellow
The National Bureau of Asian ResearchGorton Leaders Fellow - Graduate Research Fellow
Dec. 2021 - Jun. 2022Seattle, Washington, United States- As an outspoken fellow, worked with national and international leaders to discuss and craft policy ideas with my cohort on issues ranging from cybersecurity, intellectual property theft, leadership, and to subjects such as protecting national security from nation-state actor hacking attacks through technical discussion
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Washington Information SchoolGraduate Teaching Assistant
Sep. 2021 - May. 2022Seattle, Washington, United States- Graduate Teaching Assistant for INFO300 Research Methods. Under Professor Li Zeng.
University of Washington Chapter President
ISACAUniversity of Washington Chapter President
Jun. 2021 - May. 2022Seattle, Washington, United States- Spearheaded cybersecurity and risk management events that lead to wider exposure to students-at-large about the industry - Additionally, organized cross-collaborative coding and hackathon challenges with other UW tech groups to increase student’s skills so they are prepared to enter the workforce with more sought-after hard skills
Unemployment Security Department Business Analyst
Washington Employment Security DepartmentUnemployment Security Department Business Analyst
Jul. 2020 - Sep. 2020Seattle, Washington, United States- Business analyst intern for Washington State’s Employment Security Department. Improved Business Analysts workflow by attending meetings, recording relevant items for timely execution. - Processed and reported daily SQR tasks to the team ensuring efficiency. Additionally, created flowcharts for work processes achieving higher productivity.
Security Engineer Product Manager
MicrosoftSecurity Engineer Product Manager
Jan. 2020 - Jun. 2020Seattle, Washington, United States- Implemented strategic risk management practices for technology risk detection and testing between client and team engineers resulting in ROI for Microsoft Research network security cryptography project ElectionGuard by Dr. Josh Benaloh which decreases risk via Python Jupiter code and PowerShell - Partnered with Dr. Benaloh & faculty for application development of live information system/authentication web app.
Information Security Manager
YPCloud Inc.Information Security Manager
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2019Taipei, Taiwan- Administered, collaborated, and deployed a standard operations procedure document that evaluated the company's root cause's strengths, weaknesses, and information technology vulnerabilities with appropriate solutions increasing productivity and information security defense by 55% - Served as English-speaking consultant to integrate American philosophic business strategy within the company.
Group Facilitator
Unite UWGroup Facilitator
Sep. 2017 - Nov. 2017University of Washington- Facilitated connections for long lasting friendships for domestic and international students alike through non-invasive, naturally occurring interactions and events. Thereby, making the UW Seattle Campus feel just a little bit smaller. Leading to group dynamic collaboration increase.
Front Office Clerk
U.S. House of RepresentativesFront Office Clerk
Jul. 2017 - Sep. 2017Greater Seattle Area- Collaborated with district coordinators to serve constituents’ needs furthering active participation between Congressman and his constituents. - Developed and launched new onboarding documentation for future interns to increasing internship efficiency and ease of transition by 50%.
Executive of Legislative Affairs of the Associated Student Council
Seattle Central CollegeExecutive of Legislative Affairs of the Associated Student Council
Sep. 2016 - Sep. 2017Greater Seattle Area- I chaired the Student Advocacy Committee and championed student rights for my college in the state of Washington. This included lobbying legislators, voter drives and voter inclusion events. - Additionally, I was the Washington Community and Technical College Student Association Central West Regional Representative. In this role I managed organization and advocacy efforts for not just my college but eight others in the King County region.
Executive of Administration of the Associated Student Council
Seattle Central CollegeExecutive of Administration of the Associated Student Council
Jul. 2015 - Jun. 2016Greater Seattle Area- Administrating that council members follow the proper protocol and procedure. I filled gaps in the structure when needed. Mediating sessions where applicable. Student representative on the Board of Trustees. - Spearheaded multiple campus-wide projects for the benefit of students. The results of my advocacy with my team was more than double the typical student engagement in previous years.
Nordstrom Shoes
NordstromNordstrom Shoes
Sep. 2011 - Mar. 2013- Worked in Men's Shoes area where I provided outstanding customer service for customers.
Inshop
Jimmy John'sInshop
Aug. 2011 - Oct. 2011- Utilized a POS system to handle transactions, worked on the sandwich line for customers and maintained a clean working environment.

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