Lynchburg, Virginia | Portfolio: www.linktr.ee/nathanpatrick
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology: Data Networking and Security | May 2025
Minor - Information Security
Liberty University – Lynchburg, VA
GPA: 3.85, Summa Cum Laude
Dean’s List: Fall 2021 - Spring 2025
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CERTIFICATIONS
CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Remote Pilot
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
General: Linux, Cisco IOS, Python, C++, Java, T-SQL
Microsoft: Power BI, Azure, Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Windows
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cybersecurity Engineer, CloudFit Software | June 2025
- Current Employment
Lab Technician, Liberty University | May 2025
- Installed and configured Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise equipment in School of Business’ simulated data center.
- Supported various IT projects by implementing and testing scripts to carry out system administration needs.
- Troubleshooted and supported the installation of various services and resolved a wide range of technical issues.
Systems Engineer, Rugged Logic | June – August 2023
- Developed a Power BI concept fleet dashboard to securely track and monitor government planes. Presented concept to client.
- Researched and tested software solutions to enhance monitoring, visibility, and security, including running vulnerability scans with Nmap, Nessus, and others.
- Investigated IoT connectivity with various databases.
- Gained experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI and Power Apps) and Microsoft Azure Portal.
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PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
Cybersecurity
- Founding Member of CyberForce Team: Member of inaugural Tier I Team preparing to compete in CyberForce Competition.
- Competitions and Events: Blue Team member for Hack the Building cybersecurity competition and participated in other various competitions and Capture the Flag (CTF) events to gain knowledge and experience.
- Cybersecurity Club Member: Developing skills and capabilities in cybersecurity for systems and networks.
- 50+ Hours of Cybersecurity Training – TCM Security: Courses covering ethical hacking, Windows and Linux privilege escalation, OSINT, and more.
Technical Experience
- Linux: Over a year of experience with Linux, specifically using Fedora with customized Sway window manager.
- Personal Website: Developed a personal website using WordPress to showcase portfolio of technical skills and experience.
- Passion Project: Created a self-hosted website using NGINX, Docker, and Cloudflare Tunnels to acquire new skills.
Personal Home Lab
- Configured and running two servers as a cluster using VMWare Suite (ESXI and vCenter), hosting Virtual Machines of various services. Continuously learning, implementing, and documenting new features. Writeup on GitHub. Migrated to Proxmox.
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America Troop 1865 - January 2021
Trumpet Squad Leader, James W. Robinson Secondary School Marching Band - March – May 2021
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VOLUNTEER WORK
Next Generation for Christ Volunteer - Summer 2024
CyberPatriot Mentor - Spring 2023 - Spring 2024
Sports Broadcast Camera Operator - Spring 2022 - Spring 2023
SGA Delegate - Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
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