Education

Ph.D. in Cyber Studies | The University of Tulsa | Expected May 2026

• Distinction in Pedagogy

• Thesis: "More Than Just a Score: Evaluating Organizational Information Security Culture Using Situational Judgement Tests"

• Advisors: Dr. Tyler Moore and Dr. Sal Aurigemma

M.S. in Cybersecurity | The University of Tulsa | December 2023

B.S.B.A in Computer Information Systems | The University of Tulsa | May 2022

• Minor: Cybersecurity

• Summa Cum Laude / 4.0 GPA

Research & Teaching Experience

Graduate Research Assistant | The University of Tulsa | August 2022 - Present

• Conduct research about defining and measuring information security culture in organizations.

The University of Tulsa

• • • CYB 7493 “Secure System Administration”. Taught SP25 (Online)

      • Instructor and course development.

• CYB 3073 “Introduction to Cyber Security”. Taught SP25 (In-person)

• • • • Substitute instructor.

    • CYB 4073 “Cyber Defense Technology & Management”. Upcoming FA25 (In-person)

      • Instructor and course development.

    • CYB 3301 “Competitive Learning Prep”. Guest Lecturer 

Industry Experience

Information Technology Coordinator I |Helmerich & Payne | September 2024 - Present

• Led the creation and management of internal IT documentation processes, with a focus on policies, driving efficiency and clarity within the IT Risk team and the company.

• Developed and managed an IT Risk team SharePoint site to provide company stakeholders with vital information in a timely and organized manner.

• Performed in-depth User Access Reviews (UARs) across critical SOX applications and services.

• Developed a comprehensive SOX program roadmap and timeline, ensuring alignment with fiscal year compliance objectives.

IT Risk Management Intern | Helmerich & Payne | May 2023 - September 2024

• Created, reviewed, and updated IT policy, standard, and procedure documents.

• Led the cross-functional task of adding Google Cloud Platform resources to Tenable Cloud Security.

• Researched tools and resources that could be used to support the implementation of IT policies.

Governance, Risk, & Compliance Intern | AAON | March 2022 - August 2022

• Implemented a Governance, Risk, & Compliance Tool using the OneTrust Platform.

• Planned and launched a specialized cybersecurity training program using KnowBe4.

• Created, reviewed, and updated company IT policy, standard, and procedure documents. 

• Gathered information related to the CIS CSC v8 to prepare for upcoming audits.

• Conducted self-audits for Bitlocker encryption and default credentials on printers.

Information Technology Co-op | PCC - Walden's Machine | March 2021 - March 2022

• Performed regular computer maintenance in-person and using remote administration tools.

• Upgraded & installed computer hardware & software.

• Automated common Help Desk and System Administrator tasks tasks to improve efficiency using PowerShell.

• Managed users, computers, and printers in Active Directory.