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  • Advanced knowledge of information security techniques, including both physical and virtual security measures, a background in cyber forensics, a certified network security expert (NSA certified INFOSEC Professional), and a number of years of technical experience in the field of information technology.

  • Familiar with the latest risk analysis and management techniques and methodologies, and has demonstrated this ability through federally funded research projects and other work in the field.

  • Has experience in administration and support for laptops, desktops and servers running Microsoft Windows, Linux and Macintosh operating systems. Also able to code in various programming and scripting languages (HTML, C, C++, PHP/MySQL, ASP/Microsoft SQL, Java).

  • Licensed as a General class Amateur Radio operator by the FCC and an active operator on both ARES and RACES emergency communications networks since 2006.

  • Pennsylvania / Virginia Emergency Medical Technician (Volunteer EMT-B, Company 421, Fairfax)

Education

Certifications and Licenses

Talks Given at Conferences

Risk Analysis for Dummies
The Next HOPE Conference
Hotel Pennsylvania, NYC, Friday July 16, 2010, 9 PM

The NYC taxi system: Privacy vs. Utility
The Last HOPE Conference
Hotel Pennsylvania, NYC, Friday July 18, 2008, 8 PM


Experience

  • ABS Group Consulting
    Risk Analyst (May 2010 - Current)
    • Performed analytical work regarding various Homeland Security related risks for government clients and assisted in writing technical reports based on the findings.
    • Designed, wrote and implemented a system using PHP to automate parts of existing risk analysis tools and perform excursion analyses.
    • Designed, implemented and administered databases using MySQL and Microsoft Access to hold milti million record databases and performed analyses of the data within to support ongoing DHS projects.
    • Acted as the project manager and point of contact for government clients on select projects.


  • The Truth About Guns
    Staff Writer (February 2011 - Current)
    • Wrote articles regarding firearms, ammunition and other related topics.
    • Designed and conducted experiments to test the reliability and accuracy of firearms, ammunition and firearms related components, analyzed the results and published them for peer review.
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  • College of Information Sciences and Technology
    Research Assistant (August 2009 - May 2010)
    • Generated documentation on how to use risk analysis tools for people without a background in risk analysis for the FEMA RiskWiki project
    • Researched the use of games to teach people about risk analysis and the decision making process.


  • College of Information Sciences and Technology
    Learning Assistant (August 2009 - May 2010)
    • Assisted in developing and presenting lessons for a class entitled: “Risk Management: Assessment and Mitigation.”
    • Responsible for helping students understand advanced concepts in risk analysis using in-class and extracurricular methods.


  • UBS Financial Services
    Intern (June 2009 - August 2009)
    • Liaison between IT Infrastructure teams and multiple business divisions to progress server and storage provisioning requests within SLE targets.
    • Designed an IEEE-829 compliant testing documentation for new software that was being developed, including over 400 global test cases.


  • NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission
    Intern (May 2008 - August 2008)
    • Designed and implemented a system that automated the process of pulling information from excel spreadsheets into a mainframe
    • Learned ASP and used it to design and implement a front-end display for an SQL database used by call center workers.


  • Residential Computing
    Student Technician (November 2006 - May 2008)
    • Provided technical support for the student computer systems on campus, including networking troubleshooting, virus detection and removal.


  • BuildMyRig.com
    Lead Programmer [PHP], Support Programmer[Java], Co-Administrator (July - December 2007)
    • Programmed the guided purchase system, a PHP based program designed to allow novice users to configure a custom computer that they themselves would construct.
    • Helped with the Java implementation when PHP was phased out.
    • Acted as an administrator on the forum and wrote some of the articles.


  • Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
    Summer IT Intern (May-August 2007)
    • Detected and eliminated viruses and other threats to the network
    • Performed hardware and software troubleshooting and maintenance
    • Performed forensic analysis of hard drives for diagnostic and investigative purposes.


  • The Penn Stater Conference Center & Hotel
    A/V Technician (September-October 2006)
    • Configured audio and video equipment for various events.
    • Set up temporary computers and networks to support customers.


  • McCoy Natatorium
    Lifeguard (July-August 2006)
    • Safeguarded patrons at four seperate pools, including indoor lap pools, a diving well, and an outdoor facility.


  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
    Human Resources Information Services Intern (Summer 2005)
    • Worked with all aspects of Systems Administration, including initial desktop configuration and rollout, virus/spyware removal and prevention, web design, server maintenance, and physical setup of ethernet and telephone connections.


  • Curtis S Read Scout Reservation
    Waterfront Instructor (Summer 2004)
    • Lifeguard at a lakeside facility, and taught the sailing, rowing, lifesaving and fishing merit badge classes.


  • Curtis S Read Scout Reservation
    OA Summer Representative (Summer 2003)
    • Representative for the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouting's honor society, as well as indian lore and small boat sailing merit badge instructor.



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