Education & Experience
My cybersecurity education and professional background in IT and security.
Education
Academic Background
Graduate and undergraduate degrees in cybersecurity.
01
New York University
Master of Science, Cybersecurity
Expected Dec 2026· In Progress
New York, NY
Relevant coursework
Information Security & PrivacyComputer NetworkingApplication SecurityApplied CryptographyOperating SystemsMachine LearningOffensive SecurityNetwork SecurityMobile SecurityPractical Cybersecurity Architecture
02
SUNY Canton
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity
Graduated Aug 2023
Canton, NY
Relevant coursework
Ethical Hacking & Penetration TestingDigital Forensics & AnalysisCybersecurity Defense & CountermeasuresIncident Response & Disaster RecoveryAccess Control, Authentication & PKI
Professional Experience
Work History
IT and security roles, from help desk support to identity and endpoint management.
01
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Information Technology Analyst
Oct 2021 – Present· Current
New York, NY
Skills and tools
PowerShellActive DirectoryMicrosoft IntuneJamfApple Business ManagerAWS CloudFrontHugoTHC-Hydra
Shrank unmanaged hybrid Active Directory accounts from 21,000 to 1,200 with PowerShell identity hygiene scripts, significantly reducing the domain attack surface.
- Replaced manual account creation workflows with a custom PowerShell provisioning script, standardizing user onboarding and cutting setup time by over 75%.
- Engineered end-to-end device management by deploying Microsoft Intune and integrating Jamf with Apple Business Manager, automating provisioning workflows and security configurations across Windows and Apple endpoints.
- Architected a secure, open-source static web platform using Hugo, GitHub Pages, and AWS CloudFront, cutting hosting costs by 90% and locking down backend S3 document storage to prevent unauthorized direct access.
- Remediated critical security findings on third-party-built web assets following an external insurer audit, resolving key compliance deficiencies to maintain cyber insurance coverage.
- Restored root-level administrative access to locked legacy NAS management consoles through targeted dictionary-based credential recovery using THC-Hydra.
- Created and delivered custom security awareness curricula mapped to compliance requirements, educating staff on core threat prevention and incident reporting.
- Analyzed helpdesk ticket trends to isolate recurring hardware failures, building the business case for an organization-wide hardware refresh that drastically reduced support escalations.
02
Righteous Minds
STEM Coach & Technology Director
Jan 2017 – Jul 2022
New York, NY
Skills and tools
Remote CollaborationUser EnablementVendor ManagementEvent Tech
- Led the transition from on-site to remote environments via video conferencing and cloud-based platforms, conducting hands-on user enablement workshops to drive rapid adoption of modern digital tools.
- Directed vendor relations and end-to-end technical deployment for interactive corporate retreats, organizing coding competitions and network gaming events to foster an inclusive, tech-forward organizational culture.
03
City of New York
Community Associate
Feb 2020 – May 2021
New York, NY
Skills and tools
Technical SupportSOPs & DocumentationEnd-User Training
- Stepped in as the primary informal IT resource for the team, proactively troubleshooting hardware failures, software bugs, and system hurdles to maintain seamless day-to-day operations.
- Standardized departmental tech support by creating standard operating procedures (SOPs), FAQ guides, and tailored training materials that bridged digital knowledge gaps for non-technical peers.
04
NYC Criminal Justice Agency
Help Desk Analyst (Intern)
May 2018 – Jun 2018
New York, NY
Skills and tools
Tier-1 SupportLDAPRAIDIT Asset Management
- Provided Tier-1 help desk incident response, resolving routine software, hardware, and network requests while supporting LDAP user account provisioning and RAID storage maintenance.
- Spearheaded a comprehensive IT asset inventory and audit, tracking and documenting all workstation and server equipment for a successful physical site relocation.