Experience
Adjunct Associate Professor of Computer Science
College of Staten Island, CUNY
09/2014 - Present
Courses Taught:
CSC221: Networking and Security
- Teach the principles of computer networking and security, including the OSI Model, network topologies, protocols, and hardware.
- Cover security measures such as firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
- Provide hands-on experience with network configuration and security tools in both physical and virtualized environments.
CSC223: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Introduce students to the fundamentals of cybersecurity, including threat analysis, risk management, and incident response.
- Teach cryptographic principles, secure software development, and ethical hacking.
- Utilize platforms like TryHackMe and Kali Linux to provide practical cybersecurity exercises.
- Emphasize the importance of compliance, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
- Guide students through practical labs and projects, fostering a deep understanding of networking and cybersecurity concepts.
- Develop course materials, including syllabi, lecture notes, and assessment tools, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Mentor students on career paths in cybersecurity and networking, providing insights into industry trends and opportunities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to continuously improve the curriculum and stay abreast of technological advancements and educational methodologies.
Networking, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Python Programming Educator
Staten Island Technical High School
09/2014 - Present
- Critique and assess the strengths and weaknesses of general cybersecurity models, including the CIA triad. Hardening and securing systems, while ensuring high availability and integrity of data.
- Covering all protocols and best practices of networking: OSIModel, DNS, DHCP, SFTP, SSH, TLS, VPNs, Firewalls, IPS, IDS, routing, and switching.
- Using Python to teach network automation, port scanning, security, and cryptography.
- As a computer science and technology teacher at Staten Island Technical High School, I teach students how to design computer systems, networks, back-end infrastructure, and cloud platforms.
- I teach students the fundamentals of cybersecurity through understanding compliance, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data. This is done through physical and logical networking and security through Cisco Packet Tracer, Kali Linux, and learning modules on TryHackMe.
- I teach students the fundamentals of Python programming and how to apply that to networking, cybersecurity, and the cloud through automation, as well as bash scripting in Linux.
- Student work through setting up their own Raspberry Pi devices as cloud servers using Linux and Python.
Senior Systems and Security Administrator
RTech Healthcare Revenue Technologies acquired by TransUnion.
01/2007 - 09/2014
- Configured, installed, and administered the network and cybersecurity infrastructure that was HIPAA compliant. I helped create the first hybrid cloud environment for the company.
- Set up, configured, and maintained all file and production servers (Dell PowerEdge 2950) in the infrastructure, as well as Active Directory in both Domain Controllers with full replication. These servers were upgraded from Windows Server 2003 to 2008 r2, then to Server 2012.
- Installed, configured, and maintained the Palo Alto Networks PA-500 next-gen firewall with IPS/IDS. I created all inbound and outbound rules on this firewall.
- Configured and maintained the Barracuda spam email system that tied into our Microsoft Exchange Server.
- Configured and maintained the Espion email encryption system that tied into our LAN and Microsoft Exchange Server.
- Helped establish new IT policies, which defined the acceptable use of IT assets within the company. These policies included firewall rules, encrypted email policies, group policies, and organizational units.
- Created virtual servers through a Type 1 Hypervisor. These virtual servers would eventually host Active Directory and other infrastructure servers tasked with processing SQL scripts.
- Configured the VPN profiles that all analysts used to utilize HIPAA-compliant data from clients on their remote systems.
- Installed, configured, and maintained the Cisco UC500 VOIP system.
Network and Server Specialist
Dell Technologies
04/2005 - 01/2007
- Served as both a network and server specialist.
- Provided onsite technical support to companies that held warranties with Dell Technologies.
- Set up and maintained Dell PowerEdge servers, switches, and iSCSI storage arrays at client locations.
Systems Administrator
Romagnolo and Cambio LLP
01/2005 - 01/2007
- Maintained 2 file servers using Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with the DFS feature active.
- Configured 2 servers to host Active Directory on primary and secondary domain controllers. Implemented group policies and organizational units for users within Active Directory.
- Management of the LANs at two remote offices, and linking them into our internal network through VPN connections were also conducted through my office, as well as linking the domains at remote offices into a higher active directory forest.
- Maintained all workstations and user support through NetSupport Manager.
Information Technology Specialist
United States Army
06/2000 - 10/2004
- Possessed the Military Occupational Specialty of identifying workstation and network vulnerabilities, as well as resolution coordination.
- Installed, configured, and monitored local and wide-area networks, hardware, and software, compiling, entering, and processing information for combat service readiness and logistical communication.
- Provided user and network administration services such as network hardening, user security, disaster recovery planning, and information & application security.