NATHANIEL NELSON
Bowie
Summary
Driven and analytical cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in network security, incident response, and system monitoring. Nearly five years in financial services at Citibank with exposure to secure systems, compliance, and user-support. Academic research in cryptographic systems and simulated IoT networks. Skilled in risk assessment, threat detection, secure coding, and forensic analysis. Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology with a focus on database administration and data science. Passionate about protecting enterprise systems and infrastructure through cybersecurity best practices, tools, and frameworks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teller
Citibank
08.2020 - Current
- Supported internal and customer-facing financial software systems, including IVR platforms.
- Diagnosed software issues and collaborated with IT teams for remediation.
- Monitored transactions for compliance with banking security protocols.
- Provided user support and technical troubleshooting in high-volume environments.
- Contributed to risk assessment and policy compliance initiatives at branch level.
Undergraduate Research Associate
Bowie State University
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Researched cryptographic methods for securing data in IoT networks.
- Built Python-based simulations to test AES-GCM encryption and secure data pipelines.
- Evaluated and documented network vulnerabilities; proposed mitigation strategies.
- Delivered technical reports and security recommendations to academic advisors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2025
Skills
- Programming/Scripting: Python, SQL, Java
- Security Tools: Wireshark, Nessus, Nmap (familiarity), Azure Security basics
- Systems: Windows, Linux, Unix
- Cybersecurity Focus: Encryption protocols (AES-GCM), secure coding, vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation, IAM
- Networking & Forensics: TCP/IP, system logs, firewall monitoring, forensic data analysis (simulated)
- Compliance & Frameworks: Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and GRC concepts
- Soft Skills: Strong oral/written communication, cross-functional collaboration, customer-focused problem solving
Certification
- Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) – Recognized by NSA/DHS
- Python Essentials 2 – Cisco Networking Academy (2024-10)
- Python Essentials 1 – Cisco Networking Academy (2024-09)
- Introduction to Data Science – Cisco Networking Academy (2024-09)
- Planned: CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Associate
Bowie State University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Teller
Citibank
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Technology
Bowie State University
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