I’m a senior Information Science student at the University of Maryland, specializing in cybersecurity and data-driven solutions. With nearly a year of professional experience at Flexnode, a fast-growing data center startup, I’ve gained hands-on expertise in securing systems and optimizing operations. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems, I’m eager to bring my skills to impactful projects.
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• Worked closely with the CIO and Integration Lead of a tech startup specializing in edge micro data centers, contributing to innovative data storage engineering solutions
• Developed Python scripts using the GPIO library to integrate the data center lights and locks with a Raspberry Pi, enabling control through a digital twin
• Designed and implemented a cyber security training program for all employees, including simulated phishing emails and department-specific training modules
June 2024 - Present
• Initiated phone calls to parents and alumni to establish connections and foster positive relationships
• Utilized communication skills to engage in meaningful conversations, actively listening to donors’ stories and experiences related to the university
• Maintained a database of donor information, tracking their giving history, and ensuring personalized follow-up communications
September 2023 - December 2023
• Built webpage scrapers using Selenium library and integrated these into a data pipeline to automate data collection from multiple webpages, leading to the discovery of thousands of foreign companies
• Created and maintained an MYSQL Server and SQL database, efficiently storing client company information and ensuring data integrity and security that was used to scout Israeli security and defense companies
• Helped develop and improve the ISBU official website using Wix
June 2023 - August 2023
Cleaned and preprocessed 100,000+ transaction records using Python to handle missing values, remove duplicates, and standardize data formats. Developed an interactive Tableau dashboard to analyze Brazilian e-commerce sales, revealing key insights such as $2.3M in total revenue, 75% customer preference for credit card payments, and 60% of sales originating from the Southeast region. The dashboard enabled stakeholders to identify top-performing products, optimize inventory distribution, and improve marketing strategies.
Developed a suite of automated web scrapers using Selenium to extract business data from multiple sources, streamlining lead generation for ISBU. The scrapers were integrated with SQL databases to store and organize extracted data, enabling efficient querying and analysis. This system successfully generated over 1,000 high-quality business leads, significantly enhancing ISBU’s outreach and sales pipeline. The project’s codebase, available on GitHub, demonstrates robust error handling, modular design, and scalability for future expansion.
Delivered a comprehensive one-hour cybersecurity presentation to 100+ employees at Flexnode, covering essential security principles, updated company policies, and proactive awareness campaigns. Included live demonstrations of the new phishing reporting and training platform, showcasing its features and benefits. Integrated a Power BI dashboard to visualize real-time phishing attempt data, employee training progress, and incident response metrics. The presentation decreased employee phishing susceptibility by 40% and significantly improved compliance with security protocols.
