Sam D.
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IT, Cybersecurity
Brigham Young University - Idaho
2021 : 2024
• Performed exploitation training exercises on ICS/OT machines in 5+ simulated networks
• Published 8-page whitepaper on Organizational Cybersecurity, arguing the need for stronger management understanding of cyber, synthesizing research with teammate to present research to laboratory executives
2023 : Present
Idaho National Laboratory
Cybersecurity Workforce Development Intern
• Pioneered education in CYBER 201 course by creating environments for 20+ student teams
• Utilized PowerCLI & Terraform to create a scalable Cyber Lab
• Automated networking and password setting for 5 virtual machines per team
2023 : 2023
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Course Architect
• Developed 5+ custom integrations to pull data from Workday API and monitor user action abnormalities
• Leveraged Postman to reverse engineer & interact with Workday REST & SOAP APIs
• Ensured data confidentiality, integrity, and availability for hundreds of employees through access log audits
2021 : 2023
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Application Systems Engineer Assistant
• Conducted identification and manual validation of vulnerabilities in Burp Suite for over 350 critical web applications
• Utilized Python to run data tracking & analytics across 100+ vulnerability scan groups
• Communicated & partnered with developers to ensure patching of as many OWASP Top-10 vulnerabilities as possible, protecting web assets from adversaries
2022 : 2022
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Vulnerability Management Intern
• Worked with customers to choose the perfect tree for their needs
• Collaborated with other workers to harvest & safely secure the tree for transportation
2015 : 2018
Fir Tree Farm
Seasonal Worker
Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Burp Suite, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Debian, Ethical Hacking, Foreign Languages, Ghidra, ICS/OT, Information Security, Kali Linux, Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, OWASP Top 10, Penetration Testing, Powershell, Python, Qualys, Research Skills, Reverse Engineering, Software Development, Team Leadership, Terraform, VMware vSphere, Web Design, Windows, Wireless Networking, Wireshark, Workday Integration, Workday Studio
About
I am an upcoming IT graduate with a strong passion for Cybersecurity. With experience in vulnerability management and penetration testing, I am committed to enhancing system security to address real-world challenges.
Beyond the professional realm, I am fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, reflecting a dedication to language learning. During leisure time, I actively engage in TryHackMe, consistently ranking among the Top 1% of their community.
I firmly believe in the transformative potential of cybersecurity to improve lives and am continually seeking new challenges. I look forward to connecting and collaborating to drive meaningful change.