Work & Education

Experience.

Research, teaching, leadership, and competitive athletics — here's where I've put in the work.

Work

Experience

University of the Incarnate Word Jan 2025 – Present

Research Lab Assistant Internship

San Antonio, Texas · On-site

  • Cybersecurity research project simulating real-world critical infrastructure protection
  • Designed and built a digitized railroad control system simulation using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Modeling and demonstrating how cyber-physical systems can be monitored, secured, and improved
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on microcontroller hardware
  • Analyzed Modbus/TCP protocols to document ICS security best practices for cyber-physical systems
  • Contributed to smart campus security testbed modeling resilience in campus environments
CybersecurityPLCsICS SecurityCritical InfrastructureModbus TCPPenetration TestingMicrocontrollersICS/SCADA
NCAA · Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Apr 2025 – Apr 2026

SAAC Member Full-time

San Antonio, Texas

  • Represented student-athletes in advisory discussions with the university and NCAA
  • Contributed to community initiatives and student-athlete welfare programs
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Iowa Central Community College Aug 2022 – May 2024

Academic Tutor Part-time

Fort Dodge, Iowa · On-site

  • Provided academic support in one-on-one and group sessions across business and computing subjects
  • Improved student comprehension and grades through targeted tutoring strategies
  • Provided homework assistance, academic enrichment, and physical activity support
  • Followed structured curriculum and educational materials
TeachingBusinessComputingEducationMentoring

Academic

Education

University of the Incarnate Word Current

BS Computer Information Systems · Computer Programming

San Antonio, Texas

  • GPA: 3.8+ · Dean's List Honoree
  • Swim Team Captain · SAAC Member
  • National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)
  • Focus areas: Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, Cloud Security
CybersecurityCloudEmbedded SystemsDean's List
Iowa Central Community College 2022 – 2024

Associate of Arts · Business/Commerce, General

Fort Dodge, Iowa

  • GPA: 3.53
  • Swim Team Member
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