Cybersecurity • Supply Chain • Risk

Cybersecurity Educator, Researcher, and U.S. Navy Veteran

Strengthening third-party risk governance and secure supply-chain operations through evidence-based research and hands-on cyber expertise.

I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), an RSAC Security Scholar and DoD Cyber Scholarship (CSA) Scholar, and an adjunct instructor teaching cyberspace operations. My work sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, supply-chain risk, and evidence-based management.

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About Me

I am a cybersecurity professional, educator, and U.S. Navy veteran focused on third-party risk, supply-chain security, and evidence-based decision-making. I am currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), where my research examines how organizations can strengthen vendor due diligence and reduce exposure to high-risk or fraudulent suppliers.

I hold a B.S. in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity and an M.S. in Cyber Operations from UMGC, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management from Old Dominion University (ODU). As an RSAC Security Scholar and DoD Cyber Scholarship (CSA) Scholar, I bridge academic research, hands-on cyber operations, and practical risk governance in both technical and business contexts.

Internship

Future Information Professionals (FIP) — ODU

During my FIP internship at Old Dominion University, I collaborated with librarians and information professionals to embed cybersecurity principles into research workflows and digital services. The work focused on secure information handling, metadata integrity, and digital literacy for students and faculty.

  • Curated cybersecurity learning materials aligned to research and information practices.
  • Designed micro-learning content on data classification, encryption, and credential hygiene.
  • Supported the development of accessible guides, infographics, and short explainer clips.
Impact Project

Enhancing Cyber Literacy: Secure Research Practices

This impact project delivers an interactive micro-learning module that teaches data classification, encryption fundamentals, and password hygiene using accessible, open-source tools—designed specifically for researchers and students.

Goals

  • Deliver cyber concepts in short, focused learning units.
  • Boost confidence in secure data-handling behaviors among researchers.
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Details

The module uses modular lessons, infographics, and 30-second demos distributed through the library portal. Each segment includes practical checklists to reinforce safe data sharing, storage, and access.

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Outcomes

  • Increased engagement with cybersecurity and digital literacy content.
  • Laid the groundwork for a broader cybersecurity micro-learning initiative.
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Education

Education & Recognitions

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — UMGC (Evidence-Based Management, Doctoral Candidate)
M.S. — Cyber Operations — UMGC (GPA 3.8)
Graduate Certificate — Cybersecurity Risk Management — ODU (NIST RMF, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800 series, FIPS 199)
B.S. — Computer Networks & Cybersecurity — UMGC

Cybersecurity Tools

Wireshark
Nmap
Burp Suite
Metasploit
IDA Pro

Frameworks, Analytics & Research

Frameworks: NIST RMF (SP 800-37r2),   NIST CSF,   NIST SP 800 series,   FIPS 199,   ISO 31000,   FedRAMP, CMMC.

Programming: Python, Bash, SQL

Analytics: SPSS,   Atlas.ti,   Power BI,   Excel

Research: Evidence-Based Management (EBMgt),   Systematic Review / SRoL,   Rapid Evidence Assessment.

Experience

Professional Experience

Adjunct Instructor — UMGC

  • Teach Cybersecurity and Cyberspace Operations courses.
  • Develop and refine hands-on labs for digital forensics and network defense.
  • Mentor students on practical cyber skills and professional pathways.

Information Security Analyst — Federal Reserve Bank of New York

  • Supported incident response and security monitoring across sensitive systems.
  • Contributed to operational playbooks and risk oversight processes.

Network Operations Center Analyst — HSS (NYC)

  • Monitored enterprise networks in a 24/7 hospital environment.
  • Triaged and escalated outages impacting clinical and business operations.

U.S. Navy Veteran — Engineering & Operations

  • Supported shipboard engineering, reliability, and operational readiness.
  • Developed a disciplined, mission-focused approach that informs my cyber-risk work today.
Research Focus

Vendor Due Diligence & Supply-Chain Security

My doctoral research explores how organizations can more effectively evaluate third-party vendors, detect high-risk or fraudulent suppliers, and strengthen cyber-physical supply-chain resilience. By combining established risk frameworks, behavioral indicators, and evidence-based management, I aim to help decision makers design practical, scalable vendor-due-diligence models that move beyond checkbox compliance.

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Reflection

Internship Reflection

The FIP internship strengthened my ability to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, accessible learning experiences. Collaborating with librarians and students broadened my perspective on information stewardship, secure research practices, and user-centered design. It also reinforced my commitment to building cybersecurity education that empowers non-technical audiences while supporting practical, evidence-based security behaviors.

Résumé & Contact

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