Education

Kennesaw State University

B.S. in Information Technology

Cyber Operations Security Concentration
Graduating May 2025
Overall GPA
3.74
Out of 4.0 Scale

About Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University (KSU), located in Georgia, is a leading public research institution with over 47,000 students. As an R2 doctoral university, KSU excels in high research activity and offers more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 11 colleges. Known for its innovative approach, KSU blends academic rigor with practical experience, making it a hub for future leaders in technology and beyond.

IT Program Highlights at KSU

ABET-Accredited Program: Graduated from Kennesaw State University’s ABET-accredited IT program, ensuring a high-quality education aligned with industry standards and career readiness.
Hands-On Cybersecurity & Networking Labs: Gained practical experience through state-of-the-art labs, mastering real-world IT challenges in cybersecurity and network management.
Industry-Aligned Partnerships: Benefited from collaborations with tech leaders like Cisco and Microsoft, securing opportunities for internships and career development in the tech industry.
Expert-Led Instruction: Trained by seasoned professors with extensive experience in cybersecurity, data science, and IT management, providing mentorship and industry insights.
Specialized Coursework: Completed a dynamic curriculum featuring courses like Ethical Hacking, Cloud Computing, and Network Security, equipping me with cutting-edge skills for the tech landscape.
NSA Designation: Studied at a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, as recognized by the NSA, ensuring top-tier cybersecurity training.

Example Classes

IT 1113 - Programming Principles: Basics of programming with Python or Java, focusing on problem-solving.
IT 2213 - Introduction to Networking: Fundamentals of network design, protocols, and administration.
IT 3203 - Introduction to Databases: Design and management of relational databases using SQL.
IT 4823 - Information Security Administration: Principles of securing systems and networks.
IT 4833 - Ethical Hacking: Techniques for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities ethically.
IT 4983 - IT Capstone: Real-world project integrating IT skills with team collaboration.

Key Project

Led Owl Judge Voting App

Team Leadership: Managed a 4-person team to digitize university voting processes.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with USG to serve 100+ students and 10+ judges per semester.
Project Coordination: Delivered weekly updates as the primary liaison with sponsors.
Technical Implementation: Developed using Flask, PostgreSQL, Redis, and modern frontend tools.
Key Features: Added real-time vote tracking, secure authentication, and responsive design.
Optimization: Implemented caching with Redis to boost performance under high traffic.