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My Resume

Lynchburg, Virginia | Portfolio: www.linktr.ee/nathanpatrick


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology: Data Networking and Security | May 2025
Minor - Information Security
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
GPA: 3.85, Summa Cum Laude
Dean’s List: Fall 2021 - Spring 2025


CERTIFICATIONS

Security+, Network+, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Remote Pilot


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.

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.

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


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