Education

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

• Dissertation proposal defense completed in May 2025.

M.S. in Cyber Security | 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.

Adjunct Faculty| The University of Tulsa

• • • CYB 7493 - Secure System Administration | Spring 2025

      • 16-week Online course with weekly live sessions.

      • Completed development of the course including projects, quizzes/exams, and lectures.

Industry Experience

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

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

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

• Led the creation and management of internal documentation processes, driving efficiency and clarity within the IT Risk team.

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

• Created and reviewed IT policy documents to improve the organization's information security and comply with regulatory requirements.

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

• Researched tools/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.

• Created and reviewed company Policies, Procedures, and Standards.

• 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 using remote administration tools.

• Upgraded & installed computer hardware & software.

• Automated common tasks to improve efficiency using PowerShell.

• Managed users and computers in Active Directory.