About Me
Cybersecurity and IT professional holding advanced CompTIA SecurityX (CASP+), Security+, and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certifications. I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from St. Petersburg College. I bring a diverse skill set spanning system administration, IT troubleshooting, and Python-based automation, supported by professional experience as a Database Coordinator and Financial Data Analyst. I’m passionate about leveraging technology to enhance security and operational efficiency. Currently, I apply my analytical and technical expertise to manage and secure data, while continually deepening my knowledge at the intersection of data management and cybersecurity.
Experiences
Database Coordinator
Apr. 2025 - Present · Tress Marketing Solutions LLC
- Contribute to the reconciliation and validation of the multi-million dollar monthly affiliate commission program, ensuring payment accuracy and strict compliance.
- Proactively monitor and manage the end-to-end data pipeline between core business platforms (HubSpot, SamCart, Shopify, and Post Affiliate Pro), swiftly resolving discrepancies to ensure data integrity.
- Develop and maintain advanced Google Sheets dashboards for KPI reporting, tracking sales, affiliate performance, and financial metrics for key stakeholders.
- Deliver on-demand data analysis and ad-hoc reports directly to C-suite executives to provide critical insights and support strategic business decisions.
- Manage key e-commerce operations, including customer subscription management (Recharge) and order fulfillment logistics (Shipbob), to resolve customer issues and ensure data accuracy.
- Perform daily data integrity audits for new client onboarding and e-commerce transactions to validate payments and ensure accurate affiliate attribution.
- Track, analyze, and report on fulfillment incidents, including bad shipments and product lot issues, to support quality assurance and inventory management.
- Authored and redesigned all team Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), implementing process improvements that enhance workflow clarity and operational efficiency.
- Act as the primary IT technical support contact for all in-office staff, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, in addition to providing on-call rotation support for business-critical systems.
Financial Data Analyst (Contract)
Jan. 2024 - Jun. 2025 · Kava Kraze
- Engineered a Python automation tool (FinSync Automator) to fully automate the weekly financial reporting process, integrating data from Lightspeed POS and QuickBooks and culminating in automatic email delivery of the final report.
- This tool eliminated 96% of manual work, reducing the end-to-end process from 2 hours to less than 5 minutes of verification.
- Conducted weekly audits and analysis of key business metrics (KPIs), including sales margins and customer engagement, to identify performance trends and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
- Modeled potential costs and ROI to provide data-driven recommendations for asset acquisition (new equipment) and strategic event planning.
- Analyzed employee performance data to provide objective, data-backed insights for management and operational adjustments.
IT Consultant
Dec. 2021 - Feb. 2024 · GWTW Retail, LLC
- Provided on-demand technical consulting and support, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues to ensure system stability and business continuity.
- Advised management on IT-related financial decisions, including technology procurement and infrastructure upgrades.
- Managed Active Directory user accounts, group policies, and permissions to maintain secure and efficient access control.
- Implemented and configured security measures, including firewalls and encryption protocols, to safeguard business data.
- Assisted users remotely and in-person, documenting issues and solutions to build a technical knowledge base.
Education
B.A.S. in Cybersecurity
2017 - 2023 · St. Petersburg College
Summa Cum Laude (GPA: 3.97)
Certifications
CompTIA - SecurityX (formerly known as CASP+)
Expiration Date: July 23, 2030
Verification Code: 7DB5Y0B5YEQ1QQG9
CompTIA - Security+
Expiration Date: July 23, 2030
Verification Code: 3W6DDBERGJBEQ45L
ISC2 - Certified in Cybersecurity
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
Verification Code: 1688158
Projects
Guardian FIM (File Integrity Monitor)
Aug. 2025 - Present
- Designed and engineered a complete File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) system, a host-based intrusion detection (HIDS) tool, using object-oriented Python.
- Architected the system to use an SQLite database for storing file-system baselines, tracking all change history, and performing high-speed integrity checks using SHA256 hashes.
- Implemented a modular, configuration-driven design with features like file exclusions, comprehensive logging, and multi-format report generation (Console, JSON, HTML).
- Ensured code reliability and cross-platform compatibility by writing a comprehensive unit and integration test suite.
ModAssist Bot
Sep. 2022 - Present
- Engineered a Python-based Discord bot, hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to automate server management and moderation, improving staff efficiency by 70%.
- Implemented an active monitoring system that parses messages for keyword triggers to automate moderation (deleting blacklisted content) and drive user engagement (via probabilistic GIF responses).
- Leveraged the Google Sheets API to pull, analyze, and visualize key server data, automatically generating and posting graphs of user metrics for admin review.
Skills
Data Analysis, Business Intelligence (BI), KPI & C-Suite Reporting
Python, SQL, PowerShell, Bash
HubSpot, Shopify, SamCart, QuickBooks, Post Affiliate Pro
Splunk, Nessus, Burp Suite, Snort, PfSense, HIDS
Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, Networking (TCP/IP, DNS)
Incident Response, Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Management
Hobbies & Interests
- Engaging in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions and ethical hacking challenges to continuously sharpen security skills.
- Developing practical tools with Python, such as automation scripts and bots with API integrations.
- Honing strategic thinking and team coordination skills through competitive and cooperative video games.