HackerU/ThriveDX (now Iron Cir
2025 - 2025
Completed a 480-hour hands-on program simulating SOC environments with real-world tools and workflows. Gained practical experience in SIEM monitoring, incident triage, log analysis, network traffic inspection, and vulnerability scanning. Applied MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify threats and document incident findings. Worked on both Windows and Linux systems, building skills in Active Directory, security monitoring, threat detection, network security, ethical hacking, risk management, and security operations. Conducted intensive training in practical, hands-on cybersecurity tools and techniques within the NICE framework Covered topics such as network security, ethical hacking, incident response, risk management, and security operations. Gained real world experience through labs, simulations, and capture the flag exercises.
University of South Carolina
2006 - 2006
Double major in Marketing and Management with a focus on International Marketing/Management. Bank of America Academic Scholarship Award recipient.