Education
My academic background combines formal cybersecurity education with hands-on technical experience, homelab development, and real-world IT support.
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Defense
Institution
Davenport University
Overview
Completed a bachelor's degree focused on defensive security, enterprise infrastructure, risk management, and practical cybersecurity operations.
Concentrations
- Health Care Information Assurance Specialty
- Information Assurance Specialty
Academic Highlights
- 3.90 GPA
- Expected Graduation: 2026
- Focused on blue team operations and security fundamentals
- Applied classroom knowledge through homelab projects
Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity
Institution
Delta College
Overview
Completed an associate degree focused on cybersecurity, networking, systems support, and foundational IT skills.
Academic Highlights
- Built strong technical fundamentals before transfer
- Focused on networking, security, and systems support
- Prepared for advanced cyber defense studies
Continuous Learning
Current Focus Areas
- Security Onion
- VLAN Segmentation
- Proxmox Virtualization
- Active Directory
- Network Security
- SOC Workflows
- Incident Response
Beyond formal education, I continue learning through homelab development, self-study, practical troubleshooting, and hands-on cybersecurity projects.