Education

Tennessee Tech University: Cookeville, TN

PhD in Computer Science with a Concentration in Cybersecurity

Received full-tuition from the College of Engineering Distinguished Fellowship; Works 20 hours a week doing research related to cybersecurity in smart manufacturing and cyber-physical systems, while being the PhD advisor of WiCyS

Graduation Date: May 2025

Courses: Secure Software Development, Distributed Computing, Security in Smart Manufacturing, Machine Learning

GPA: 3.83

Master’s in Computer Science with a Concentration in Cybersecurity

Received full-tuition graduate research assistantship; worked 20 hours a week doing research about cybersecurity in smart manufacturing, while being an active member in Cyber Eagles and WiCyS

Graduation Date: May 2022

Courses: Networking, Data Mining/Machine Learning, IT Security, Info Assurance and Cryptography, Advanced Analysis of Algorithms, Cyber-Physical System Security, Internet Security, Ethical Hacking, AI Assisted Cyber, Parallel Algorithms and Applications in Cyber, Reverse Engineering, Research and Thesis, Graduate Seminar

GPA: 3.9

Berea College: BErea, KY

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Spanish

Received full-tuition scholarship; worked a minimum of 10 hours a week during undergraduate studies, while playing collegiate basketball, being a Bonner Scholar, and participated throughout various clubs and organizations on campus

Graduation Date: May 2020

Math Courses: Calculus I-III, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Discrete Mathematics, Fundamental Concepts of Math, Foundations of Geometry

Computer Science Courses: Building Better Apps, Software Design and Implementation, Data Structures, Craft of Computing, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Mapping and Network Visualization, Computer Organization, Electricity and Electronics

Spanish Courses: Spanish I-III, Advanced Grammar and Composition, Conversational Spanish, Intro to Spanish Literature, Spanish American Literature I, Grammar and Conversation, History of Spain

GPA: 3.83