University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.A., Computer Science (expected Fall, 2027)

2025 - Present

IT/IA Intern, Applied Research Laboratory at UH Manoa

• Troubleshot software and hardware issues through SolarWinds help desk tickets.
• Managing access, and endpoint security using Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in an Azure Cloud environment.
• Performing vulnerability assessments using Tenable Agent and applying mitigations aligned with NIST 800-171 framework.

2025 - Present

Cybersecurity Intern, Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies

• Observed and learned from analysts on Triaging, Threat hunting, and Threat assessment reporting.
• Gained a fundamental understanding on System Admin and Patch Management on an enterprise level.
• Used Metasploit in a controlled lab environment to perform penetration testing exercises.

2025 - 2025