Education & Certs
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
CompTIA Network+
Issued: Dec 2025Microsoft Certified: SC-200
Issued: Oct 2025AWS Solutions Architect – Assoc.
Issued: July 2025CompTIA Security+
Issued: June 2025Experience
ITS Service Desk Assistant
University of South Dakota- Identity & Access Support: Administered user accounts via RapidIdentity and Azure AD, handling password resets, account unlocks, and group membership requests while adhering to strict identity verification protocols.
- Endpoint Security & Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and resolved hardware/software issues for Windows and macOS endpoints, ensuring devices were up-to-date with critical security patches and compliance standards.
- MFA Implementation: Guided 300+ faculty and students through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) registration and troubleshooting, directly supporting the university’s initiative to secure user credentials.
- Data Privacy Compliance: Processed sensitive access requests in alignment with FERPA and HIPAA regulations, verifying authorization levels to prevent unauthorized data exposure.
Projects
Developed a PowerShell automation suite to manage the user lifecycle, handling bulk account creation from CSVs. Deployed a hybrid operating environment, integrating Ubuntu clients into Active Directory for centralized authentication and configuring pfSense routing to segment network traffic.
Designed a serverless monitoring framework using AWS Lambda and CloudWatch to automate system event tracking. Implemented granular IAM policies and integrated WAF controls to enforce least-privilege access and secure cloud resources.