Projects
Google Cybersecurity Exercises (2025)
- Conducted incident response simulations, vulnerability assessments, and Linux security tasks
- Practiced access control, file permissions, and security documentation
Pets-R-US Website Design and Database Design (2024)
- Collaborated with team members to build an inventory management system from scratch
- Developed a SQL database, a Python-based backend architecture, and a HTML and CSS website
- Collaborators: Holly S. and Therese G.
RSA Encryption and Decryption Project (2023)
- The RSA Project is a project from my class Discrete Structures. This project is about using RSA encryption to break codes and building thw tools needed to use RSA to encode and decode coded messages.
Skills
Computer Languages:
Python, HTML, CSS, SQL
Software & Operating Systems:
Linux, MacOS, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Github
Other Skills:
Vulnerability Identification & Analysis, Networking(TCP/IP), Shell Scripting, Active Directory, Threat Detection, Collaboration, Customer Service, Troubleshooting
Languages:
English -- Native Proficiency, German --Elementary Proficency(~A2)
Work Experience
My complete work history can be found on LinkedIn.
CTF Participant, Target + WiCyS Cyber Defense Challenge
Remote
July 2025 - August 2025
- Exploited system vulnerabilities using OSINT techniques and Linux-based security tools
- Performed real-time threat analysis and attack simulation in time-constrained environments
- Applied networking and vulnerability management concepts to analyze and mitigate security risks
CTF Participant, DoD Cyber Sentinel Skills Challenge
Remote
June 2025 - June 2025
- Analyzed and mitigated cyber threats using SIEM and EDR platforms in simulated DoD environments
- Executed incident response workflows, including triage, containment, and documentation
- Practiced digital forensics fundamentals and evidence preservation under simulated attack scenarios
IT Team Member, Blueprint Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
February 2025 - June 2025
- Designed and developed web and mobile solutions for nonprofit organizations
- Collaborated with software engineers in an Agile development environment
- Applied user-focused and accessibility-driven design principles to improve usability and reliability
Student Developer, Software Development Class Project
University of Colorado Boulder
August 2024 - December 2024
- Designed SQL database and Python backend architecture
- Implemented foundational security controls and data validation protocols
Climbing Gym Attendant
University of Colorado Boulder
May 2024 - December 2024
- Enforced safety protocols and monitored customer well-being in a high-responsibility environment
- Assessed individuals for procedural knowledge and risk awareness
- Delivered clear instructions and resolved issues in fast-paced settings
Founder/CEO
Polaris Performance LLC
September 2021 - December 2022
- Founded and managed an online service, overseeing operations, finances, and client delivery
- Built structured programs using data-driven and science-based methodologies
- Developed client-facing content and maintained professional communication across platforms
Leadership
Women in Computing Social Director and Member
University of Colorado Boulder
2023 - 2025
- Led and organized social and professional development events for women in computing
- Strengthened leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a technical community
Society of Women Engineers Outreach Committee Member
University of Colorado Boulder
2023 - 2024
- Actively engaged in a dynamic network of women in engineering, attending various networking events per semester
- Enhanced industry insights by participating in bi-semester professional development events
- Championed empowerment by organizing and participating in outreach events for women and girls in STEM
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Boulder, CO
B.S. Applied Computer Science, August 2023 - December 2025
• Major GPA: 3.68/4.0
• Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Computer Systems, Software Development
B.A. Integrative Physiology, 2019 - 2023
• Cumulative GPA: 3.23/4.0
• Minor in Sociology
CompTIA
Security+, Novemeber 2025 - Present
• Implemented security controls using firewalls, encryption, and MFA
• Identified and mitigated threats through network security, incident response, and vulnerabilities
A+, Novemeber 2025 - Present
• Troubleshot and repaired PC hardware/software, ensuring minimal downtime and optional performance
• Configured secure networks, implemented user authentication, and maintained system security
Google on Coursera
Google IT Professional Certificate, November 2025 - January 2026
• Provided IT support for hardware, software, and networking across multiple platforms
• Configured operating systems, cloud services, and network infrastructure while applying cybersecurity best practices
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, July 2025 - September 2025
• Hands-on experience with Linux, Python, SQL, and SIEM tools for monitoring and threat detection
• Applied NIST frameworks to incidents and implemented authentication, access control, and vulnerability remediation.
Google UX Design Professional Certificate, March 2025 - May 2025
• Gained hands-on experience in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing using industry-standard tools like Figma and Adobe XD.
• Developed end-to-end UX solutions, applying human-centered design principles to create intuitive and accessible digital experiences.
• Courses: Design Process/Cycle, Wireframes, Prototyping, Research, Mobile Application Design, Responsive Website Design
IBM
DevOps and Software Engineering Professional Certificate, May 2023 - July 2023
• Studied and managed the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) through various hands-on labs
• Created coding projects with Kanban boards, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices, and Application Security through Python and Linux based projects on GitHub
• Courses: DevOps, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Agile Development, Linux, Python, Git, TDD, Containers, Microservices, and CI/CD.