Academics

Degrees and diplomas from schools and universities, education and training from academic and defense institutions, professional training, and continuing education. Listed in order of newest to oldest.

Degrees & Diplomas

  1. MS, Master of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance — Western Governors University, 2024-2025

  2. BS, Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance — Western Governors University, 2023-2024
    National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), designation managed by NSA’s National Cryptologic School
    Focus: Cyber Defense, Penetration Testing
    Courses: Cryptography, Digital Forensics, Data Management, Python Programming, Applied Probability/Statistics, Cloud Security
    Activities: Western Governors University Cybersecurity Club (WGUCC)
    Capstone: Topic (in progress)

  3. Diploma, Cybersecurity — Oxford Home Study Centre, 2023

  4. Honors Diploma — High School, Nevada
    Courses: AP Calculus I & II, Graphic Design (Adobe), Drafting (AutoCAD), AP Politics, AP History x2, AP English x2, AP German, Art x4
    Activities: Editor & Reporter @ School Newspaper, German Language Club, Varsity Swim Team, Private Club Swim Team

Academic Programs

  1. Graduate Curriculum, Cybersecurity — Charles Sturt University, 2023

  2. Graduate Curriculum, Cybersecurity and Homeland Security — Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School, 2023
    Focus: Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

  3. Language and Culture Training, Russian — Foreign Language Center, Defense Language Institute, 2023

Professional Training

  1. Linux 101 — TCM Security, 2024

  2. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Fundamentals — TCM Security, 2024

  3. Programming with AI — TCM Security, 2024

  4. Practical Phishing Campaigns — TCM Security, 2024

  5. Soft Skills for the Job Market — TCM Security, 2024

  6. Threat Hunting - Level 1 — Active Countermeasures, 2024

  7. Getting Started in Security with BHIS and MITRE ATT&CK — Antisyphon, 2024

  8. Active Defense and Cyber Deception — Antisyphon, 2024

  9. SOC Core Skills — Antisyphon, 2023

  10. Aerospace Cybersecurity - Satellite Hacking — Retia, 2023

  11. Ethical Hacker — Cisco Networking Academy, 2023

  12. Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst — Cisco Networking Academy, 2023

Udemy

  1. Offensive Security Engineering — Casey Erdmann, 2024

  2. Ethical Hacking with Python — Zaid Sabih, 2024

Coursera

  1. Specialization, Python for Cybersecurity — InfoSec, 2023

  2. Specialization, Advanced Scripting for Cybersecurity — InfoSec, 2023