Education

Education & Certifications

My educational journey combines formal academic training with intensive professional development programs. This foundation provides the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for cybersecurity excellence.

Through rigorous coursework and hands-on training, I've developed expertise in computer security, digital forensics, and modern cybersecurity practices.

Continuous learning remains a priority as I pursue advanced certifications and stay current with evolving security technologies and methodologies.

  • Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
    Computer Security and Forensics (2016-2020)
    Comprehensive program covering operating system security, access control, software development, and vulnerability analysis.
  • Core Coursework
    Database Management (SQL), Risk Management, Software Development (Java, PHP, HTML), Network Security
  • Academic Achievements
    Strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, hands-on laboratory experience, collaborative project work
  • Cybersecurity Bootcamp
    Year Up United / Seattle Central College (2024)
    Intensive 6-month program with 250 corporate partners, featuring practical labs and real-world simulations.
  • Technical Training
    Hands-on experience with Wireshark, Metasploit, Nessus
    Network security, ethical hacking, incident response, cloud security
  • Professional Development
    Communication skills, business acumen, corporate partnership internship program
  • CompTIA Security+
    2024
    Industry-standard certification covering network security, compliance, threats and vulnerabilities
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
    2023
    Comprehensive program covering security frameworks, incident response, and security tools
  • Introduction to AWS
    2023
    Cloud security fundamentals and AWS security services implementation
  • Leadership Skills Certification
    2023
    Professional development in team leadership and project management
  • Communication Skills Certification
    2023
    Advanced technical communication and presentation skills