Hi, I'm Tyler.

Cybersecurity · Threat Hunting · Defense

I'm a cybersecurity student at Western Governors University, working toward a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Outside of coursework, I build hands-on labs covering threat hunting, infrastructure hardening, and incident response, using real tools and real telemetry.

Featured Work

projects

Hands-On Labs

A collection of hands-on labs covering threat hunting, analysis, vulnerability remediation, and compliance, built on real infrastructure and real telemetry.

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Brute Force Attacks

Monitoring Brute Force Attacks

Project

Built an Azure honeypot to capture brute-force login attempts. Investigated attacker activity with KQL and visualized source geolocations on a custom map.

Azure MDE KQL

CTF Threat Hunt

CTF: Threat Hunt

CTF

Capture-the-flag threat hunt simulating a corporate compromise. Traced adversary activity via MDE telemetry and KQL to build a timeline across the attack lifecycle.

Azure EDR KQL

Threat Hunting Investigation

Threat Hunting Investigation

Incident

Investigated suspected TOR browser use to bypass company controls. Traced file activity, process execution, and network connections to known relay nodes.

Azure EDR KQL

Phishing Analyzer

Phishing Analyzer

Tool

A Python tool that scans .eml files for phishing indicators. Checks sender, body, links, and attachments, then assigns a score, verdict, and optional VirusTotal checks.

Python VirusTotal

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Management

Project

Scanned an Azure environment with Nessus to uncover vulnerabilities across VMs and services. Prioritized high-severity risks and validated fixes through follow-up scans.

Azure Nessus

AI SOC Analyst

AI SOC Analyst

Tool

Python workflow connecting the OpenAI API to an Azure environment for log aggregation. AI-driven triage speeds up detection and reduces manual SOC workload.

Python OpenAI Azure

Experience

experience

Work History

Jun 2026 - Present

Data Center Site Engineer

Randstad Wilmington, DE

Racked, stacked, and cabled enterprise network, storage, and server hardware on a high availability production floor for critical financial infrastructure, managing lifecycle from installation to decommission.
Ran and tested copper and fiber cabling through patch panels to device, maintaining structured cable management standards and accurate documentation across cabinets.
Troubleshot hardware and connectivity faults on live enterprise systems, replacing components (DIMMs, drives, power supplies, optics, etc.) and executing changes under formal change control procedures, while tracking all incidents in ServiceNow.
Troubleshot network connectivity issues preventing system administrators from reaching servers and performed basic iLO and iDRAC network configurations.
Supported hardware logistics by inbounding parts and preparing decommissioned hardware for disposal.

Oct 2025 - Present

AI Automation Consultant (Part Time)

Fideri News Network Media, PA

Designed and deployed an internal GoPhish server through AWS to run company-wide simulated phishing campaigns for ongoing security awareness training. Configured email infrastructure, campaign tracking, and reporting dashboards to measure user interaction metrics.
Built and maintained automated editorial workflows using Google Apps Script, Gmail API, and Claude that monitor, filter, and route relevant news to the appropriate staff reporters, eliminating manual triage and increasing output.
Developed an automated weekly newsletter roundup that aggregates current events from across the Fideri News Network, compiling and distributing editorial summaries on a recurring schedule with minimal manual intervention.

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025

Cybersecurity Analyst, Simulated SOC Program (Internship)

Log(N) Pacific Remote

Conducted Tenable scans and DISA STIG audits across Windows and Linux virtual machines, prioritized risk, and delivered remediation guidance. Reduced critical findings by 100%, high by 90%, and medium by 68% for the lab server group through PowerShell scripting.
Performed threat hunts with KQL to identify various indicators of compromise and created Defender detection rules to automate containment. Built Microsoft Sentinel dashboards to improve visibility and applied NSG rules to block internet-facing attack vectors.

Aug 2020 - May 2026

Pest Control Technician

Prodigy Pest Solutions Philadelphia, PA

Licensed pest control technician across PA, NJ, DE, and MD. Performed inspections and treatments across commercial and residential properties for a full range of pest types, communicating findings and treatment plans to clients.
Trained and mentored technicians on inspection technique, pest identification, treatment application, and effective customer communication while reviewing service quality and ensuring consistent adherence to treatment protocols and safety standards.

Education

education

Academic Foundation

Salt Lake City, UT · Graduating May 2026

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Completed competency-based coursework covering network security, cryptography, digital forensics, incident response, vulnerability assessment, cloud security, Python scripting, SQL optimization, Linux administration, SIEM tools, and NIST/ISO security frameworks.

additional training

TryHackMe

Hands-on rooms covering penetration testing, privilege escalation, web exploitation, network analysis, and blue team fundamentals.

Hack The Box

Structured lab machines and challenges targeting real-world attack and defense scenarios across varying difficulty levels.

Cyber Range

Simulated enterprise environments used to practice threat detection, incident response, and network defense under realistic conditions.

MyDFIR SOC Analyst Course

Comprehensive SOC simulation covering Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, phishing analysis, and foundational defensive security workflows.

Certifications

certifications

Verified Credentials

Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, planning, scoping, and reporting across enterprise environments.

Risk management, threat mitigation, compliance, and security fundamentals across enterprise environments.

Certified in Cybersecurity: security concepts, access controls, risk analysis, incident response, cryptography.

Network architecture, implementation, security, and troubleshooting across heterogeneous infrastructure.

Data concepts, mining, visualization, analysis, and reporting across business and technical contexts.

Computer hardware, operating systems, networking, and troubleshooting across platforms.

Linux Essentials

Linux operating system fundamentals, open-source software, and command-line proficiency.

ITIL 4 Foundations

IT service management framework for co-creating business value through tech-enabled services.

Contact

droxler4@gmail.com / LinkedIn / GitHub