Experience
Jan 2026 – Present · Hammond, IN
Digital Forensics Investigator
Lake County High Tech Crime Unit
- Conducted forensic examination and analysis of digital evidence using tools such as GrayKey, Cellebrite, and Magnet AXIOM to identify relevant artifacts.
- Observed county court proceedings involving digital evidence to gain insight into evidentiary standards, admissibility, and courtroom workflows.
- Produced structured forensic reports documenting findings, timelines, and recovered digital artifacts.
Mar 2025 – Present · West Lafayette, IN
Student SOC Analyst
Purdue Systems Security (PNW · PFW · PWL)
- Provided comprehensive security services across the entire Purdue system.
- Researched and documented zero-day vulnerabilities to spread awareness to other teams.
- Developed new detection engineering methods to proactively block large-scale phishing campaigns using KQL.
Jan 2023 – May 2025 · Hammond, IN
Lead Student Infrastructure & Network Engineering Aide
Purdue Northwest Field Operations
- Led campus-wide network migration from Extreme EXOS/Enterasys to Cisco switches and access points across Westville and Hammond campuses.
- Developed documentation for engineering teams covering Cisco, Extreme, and Enterasys switching as well as VoIP systems.
- Created scripts for the Networking Team to optimize fieldwork and troubleshooting processes.
Projects
AI/ML-Powered Security Dashboard
- Full-stack security platform built with PHP and FastAPI.
- Integrated a CNN (ONNX model) to classify password strength.
- Password generator using Neural Input Optimization for secure & memorable passwords.
- Implemented a password vault and phishing detection toolkit.
Password Manager Mobile Application
- Cross-platform password manager built with .NET MAUI (C#).
- Structured vault with user, folder, and credential management models.
- Applied encryption principles for secure application design.
- Responsive XAML UI for seamless multi-platform interaction.
Extracurriculars
2010 – 2021 · Chesterton, IN
Eagle Scout — Troop 908
Boy Scouts of America · Member, NESA
- Attained highest honor in scouting in Boys Scouts of America after 11 years of involvement/earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2021.
- Involved in organizing, implementing and completing a publicly funded community service project of over 140 hours to build benches and repair a tool shed for St. John’s United Church in Chesterton Indiana for Eagle Scout Project.
- Lead a team of scouts and adult volunteers.
- Communicated troop initiatives and accomplishments to the community during local events sponsored by the troop, leading to the recruitment of new members as well as helping manage food fundraising events for summer camp trips such as Sea Base and Philmont.
- Continuing as a leader and member of the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).