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Academics

My degree, the certifications I'm actively working through, and the tools and coursework behind them.

B.S. Information Technology — Systems Administration Track

University of Massachusetts Boston · College of Science and Mathematics · Expected 2028

Coursework spanning Linux/Unix systems administration, web design (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript), networking fundamentals, and cybersecurity foundations — with an emphasis on hands-on labs over theory alone.

In progress

Certifications

Working through these alongside my SOC role, in order of how directly they apply to day-to-day work.

CompTIA Network+

Networking fundamentals — topologies, protocols, and troubleshooting.

In progress

CompTIA Security+

Core security concepts — threats, risk management, and controls.

In progress

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Foundational AWS knowledge, building toward cloud security work.

In progress

Skills & tools

What I work with

Tool / skill	Category	Level
SIEM	SIEM / threat detection	Working knowledge
Vulnerabilities	Vulnerability management	Working knowledge
XDR	Endpoint security	Working knowledge
Linux / Bash	Systems administration	Proficient
HTML / CSS / JavaScript	Web development	Proficient
Python	Scripting & automation	Developing
TrueNAS / ZFS	Storage & homelab infrastructure	Proficient

Self-rated

Core proficiency areas

Linux administration85%

SIEM & alert triage90%

Web development85%

Vulnerability management85%

Python scripting75%

Cloud (AWS)60%