About

Throughout my life, I have always enjoyed solving different types of puzzles. Around 4th grade, I was fascinated by the Rubik's Cube puzzle, and my love for problem-solving began. At the beginning of my High School years, I decided to take AP Computer Science in hopes of creating my website. Fast forward to College, I ended up majoring in Cognitive Science with a concentration in Computer Science. My main focus and studies have catered to different aspects of the field like cybersecurity consulting, CTF challenges, and cyber analysis. While my passion for cybersecurity is distinctive, I am also in the work of developing CTF challenges about cryptography and forensics.

In addition to my passion for problem-solving, I've explored the realms of acting, music, sound engineering/design and video production/editing, finding immense creative fulfillment in these pursuits. Acting offers a unique canvas for me to delve into diverse roles and emotions, while video production allows me to blend technical skills with artistic expression, crafting visually captivating narratives. My time as a Division II Tennis Player at UVA-Wise has taught me invaluable lessons in teamwork and resilience, and my enthusiasm for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has sharpened my discipline and strategic thinking. These experiences have not only shaped my identity but also cultivated creativity, discipline, and a well-rounded perspective, enhancing my journey.

  • Birthday: 11/24/2002
  • Phone: +1 434-227-1773
  • City: Springfield, VA
  • Email: prozexal@gmail.com

Interests

   

CyberSecurity

   

Consulting

Analytics

Software Development

   

Music

   

Sports

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Cognitive Science & Computer Science

May 2022 - Present
Relevant Coursework
  • Introduction to CyberSecurity
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Software Development Essentials

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Computer Science

August 2021 - May 2022
Relevant Coursework
  • Introduction to Programming with Python
  • Introduction to Programming in C/C++

Online Certification

Coming Soon...

Experience

FTI Consulting

June 2024

Cybersecurity Consultant

  • To be continued...

Innova8 LLC

January 2024 - April 2024

Sec-DevOps Engineer

  • Implemented comprehensive hardening measures within the Python script to bolster the security posture of Apache web servers and Tomcat instances by systematically modifying SSL protocols, cipher suites, and certificate file paths, the script fortified the servers against potential vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring robust resilience in production environments
  • Configured continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in Jenkins to automate the build, test, and deployment processes
  • Engineered an automated configuration management solution leveraging Python scripting and Jenkins pipelines to orchestrate Apache and Tomcat servers' runtime architecture
  • Utilized Jenkins, Jetty, and Maven as integral components of the development stack to streamline the software development lifecycle

MetaCTF

May 2023 - August 2023

Cybersecurity Content Developer

  • Created CTF challenges and educational content covering a variety of categories (binary exploitation, web exploitation, forensics, networking, cryptography, reverse engineering, etc.)
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages (Python, C/C++, Java, JS, PHP, etc.) and ability to work with other programming languages.
  • Proficient with Docker and Git; Comfortable working on the command line; Strong familiarity with AWS/Cloud, Linux operating systems, Windows, and networking concepts.

MetaCTF

May 2023 - August 2023

Software Engineer

  • Designed automated CTF reports through the use of LaTeX and Python; created a report template to automate MetaCTF's reports.
  • Utilized Python (Flask), LaTeX (Overleaf + MiKTeX), HTML to construct web application for the report generator.

Law School AI

May 2023 - August 2023

AI Machine Learning Lead Researcher

  • Lead researcher for Legal AI companies research, collaborated with the development team to design, implement, and optimize AI algorithms and models, and write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
  • Managed the development of AI-powered eBooks and API; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the implementation of AI solutions.

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative

March 2022 - May 2023

Cybersecurity Entrepreneur

  • Cooperated with cybersecurity professionals through the Technology-Enabled Internship/Mentoring (TEIM) program, enhancing soft skills and practical cybersecurity applications.
  • Leveraged an online platform, demonstrating mastery of key cybersecurity concepts and participating in real- world simulations.
  • Partnered with CivillianCyber, The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), and the Virginia Alliance for Secure Computing and Networking (VASCAN) to help with Cybersecurity mentoring.
  • 1st place team in the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (SEIC) competition; Awarded best Student Entrepreneurial Ideation by CivillianCyber.

Unbeatable Tennis

June 2018 - Present

Lead Tennis Instructor

  • Trained high-level athletes at 3 separate clubs; Fairfax Station, Hunt Valley, Rolling Road Swim & Racket club.
  • Head coach at Rolling Valley, working alongside other Varsity level coaches.
  • Lead Coach at the University of Virginia for the advanced tennis group.

Projects

  • ALL
  • CTF
  • SWE

The Blog Injection

The Blog Infection

The Hidden Flag

The Hidden Flag

The Unclickable Button

The Unclickable Button

Report Generator

Report Generator

Skills

Languages and Databases

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Frameworks

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Tools

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Contact

Address

Springfield, VA

Socials

Email

Personal Email: prozexal@gmail.com

School Email: vyq6fd@virginia.edu

Contact

+1 434-227-1773