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About

I am a cybersecurity professional who likes technology, works well with people, and finishes what I start. My foundation is cloud computing, IT, and security—and I care about how those systems hold up when real risk, policy, and teams are involved.

I earned my B.S. in Cloud Computing from Western Governors University and begin Georgia Institute of Technology's M.S. in Cybersecurity, Policy track, in Spring 2027. Alongside graduate study, I am building depth in networking with the CCNA path in view.

On this site you will find independent projects and writing that show how I learn, collaborate, and deliver—clear work, completed end to end.

Education

M.S. Cybersecurity, PolicyGeorgia Tech · Spring 2027

B.S. Cloud ComputingWestern Governors University, 2026

Interests

  • Cybersecurity & risk management
  • Networking (CCNA path)
  • Cloud & modern technology
  • Leadership & collaboration

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:17

Education

Degrees and coursework that build a long-term foundation in cybersecurity, cloud, and secure systems.

Georgia Institute of Technology

M.S. in Cybersecurity

Policy track. The graduate path that signals serious, long-term work in security, risk, and technology leadership.

Spring 2027
Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing

Specialization in Amazon Web Services

Completed January 2026

What I Studied

Cloud systems, networks, and secure operations

Coursework focused on how computer systems connect and communicate, and how cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure support real businesses. I learned the essentials of building reliable networks, protecting data, and creating cloud environments that keep modern applications running without interruption.

Highlighted Courses

WGU · Academic Course

Introduction to Cryptography

Completed

Learned the basics of how digital security works, including how information is protected when stored or sent, and what makes encryption reliable.

WGU · Academic Course

Python for IT Automation

Completed

Built Python scripts to automate repetitive IT tasks, work with files and structured data, and connect to online services to improve efficiency and consistency.

WGU · Academic Course

Network and Security Foundations

Completed

Learned how computer networks function and how organizations manage security risk, including common threats, baseline controls, and practical security best practices.

WGU · Academic Course

Scripting and Automation (PowerShell)

Completed

Developed PowerShell scripts to automate routine system tasks, validate inputs, handle failures cleanly, and generate clear output so work is repeatable and easy to audit.

GitHub Activity

Development contributions and coding activity

150+ Contributions
365 Days Tracked
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GitHub contribution chart for NerdPioneer

Credentials

Industry certifications across security, cloud, and IT governance.

Security

CySA+CompTIA
Security+CompTIA
Network+CompTIA
A+CompTIA
MITRE ATT&CKAttackIQ

Cloud

Security – SpecialtyAmazon Web Services
SysOps AdministratorAmazon Web Services
Developer – AssociateAmazon Web Services
Cloud+CompTIA

IT governance

ITIL 4 FoundationPeopleCert
Project+CompTIA

What is CompTIA?

CompTIA is a well-known nonprofit that creates vendor-neutral IT and cybersecurity certifications. Employers worldwide use them as a trusted signal that someone has proven technical skills—not just a job title.

CompTIA certifications

What is Amazon Web Services?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's largest cloud computing platform—the infrastructure many companies use to run websites, apps, and data securely online. AWS certifications are widely recognized proof of real cloud skill.

Amazon Web Services certifications
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Selected Work

Independent projects in security operations, secure access, cloud and automation.

More Projects

Automation · PowerShell · WGU · 2025

PowerShell Administration Toolkit

A menu-driven tool that lets junior administrators run health checks, monitor processes and resources, and generate file reports safely, without editing scripts.

DevOps · AWS · 2022

CI/CD Pipeline on AWS

Automated build, container packaging and deployment from commit to running service, using CodeCommit, CodeBuild, ECR, ECS on Fargate and CodePipeline.

Cloud Infrastructure · AWS · WGU

Hardened Web Server on EC2

Ubuntu and Apache on EC2 with TLS, restricted security groups, an Elastic IP and a regular patching routine.

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Notes from the Climb

Writing and code that document how I learn and work in cybersecurity.

Writing

Medium

Articles on cybersecurity, cloud, and professional growth—clear takeaways from study and practice.

Read on Medium

Code & Projects

GitHub

Repositories focused on Python, Amazon Web Services, PowerShell, and identity & access work.

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Newsletter

NerdPioneer on Substack

Occasional notes on cybersecurity concepts, career lessons, and what I am learning along the way.

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“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

— Matthew 6:33