About Me
Hey there, I'm Patrick! I am a senior Computer Science student with a concentration in Cyber Security. This site contains information about my skills, projects, and a download to my resume!
Skills
Cybersecurity & Security Operations
- SIEM (Wazuh)
- Security Monitoring & Alerting
- Log Analysis
- Endpoint Security
- Network Security
- Incident Response
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- CVE & Vulnerability Awareness
- Traffic / Packet Analysis
- Digital & Forensic Analysis
- Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
- Ethical Hacking (Foundational)
Systems & Network Administration
- Linux System Administration
- Windows Server 2022
- Active Directory
- Group Policy (GPO)
- DNS Management
- User Access Management
- Identity & Access Management (IAM – foundational)
- Windows Networking
- Network Administration
- Network Troubleshooting
- System Administration
- Virtualization (VM-based labs)
Automation, Scripting & Tooling
- PowerShell
- Bash
- Cron Jobs
- Cross-Platform Automation
- Automated Backup Systems (Windows & Linux)
- Backup & Recovery Systems
- Logging & Error Handling
- SQL (Foundational)
- Scripted Task Scheduling
- Configuration Management Concepts
IT Support & Service Desk
- IT Support / Help Desk
- Service Desk Operations
- Technical Support
- Help Desk Ticketing Systems
- Troubleshooting Methodology
- Computer Repair
- Microsoft Operating Systems
- Microsoft Office
- User Account Provisioning & Deprovisioning
- Customer Service
Networking Fundamentals
- Networking Concepts
- TCP/IP Fundamentals
- OSI & TCP/IP Models
- Subnetting (Foundational)
- Packet Tracer (Cisco)
- Connectivity & Performance Troubleshooting
Programming & Development
- Python (LinkedIn Skill Assessment Passed)
- Java
- C++
- SQL
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Web Development (Basic)
- Unity
- Godot
- Git & GitHub
Professional & Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical Documentation
- Communication
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Projects
Wazuh Lab
A hands-on cybersecurity lab designed to simulate real-world endpoint detection and response using Wazuh, an open-source SIEM and XDR platform. This project demonstrates centralized logging and alerting for Windows and Linux machines.
Automated Backup System
A cross-platform backup automation system using PowerShell for Windows and Bash for Linux. It backs up user profile folders and critical system configuration files with logging, archiving, and scheduling.
Active Directory Lab
Simulates a basic enterprise network using Windows Server 2022 and Windows 10, focusing on Active Directory, Group Policies, and domain-joined clients.
