Nyle Pope
Baltimore
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented Information Systems graduate with hands-on experience in cybersecurity, threat detection, and network analysis. Skilled in deploying SIEM systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, and simulating real-world attacks in lab environments. Proven ability to communicate technical findings effectively and collaborate in high-stakes research settings. Currently, Security+ certified and eager to transition these skills into a new field, contributing to innovative and impactful projects.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Research Intern
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
06.2022 - 08.2022
- - Developed a Raspberry Pi + NeoPixel LED ring project to visualize outputs from a deep learning model using Python and Pygame
- - Troubleshot and resolved complex dependency issues independently and through mentorship
- - Authored weekly technical reports and documented hardware/software configurations for team transparency
- - Simulated cyberattacks using Kali Linux and automated tool startup for persistent monitoring
- - Vulnerability Assessment Lab - Kali Linux & Metasploitable 3
- - Performed end-to-end vulnerability assessment on a deliberately vulnerable VM
- - Discovered misconfigurations and known CVEs using Nmap, Nikto, and Metasploit
- - Validated 8 exploit paths and compiled detailed remediation documentation
- Collaborated with team members for the successful completion of research projects on time and within budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Skills
- Cybersecurity: Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Log Management, Packet Analysis, Incident Response
- Security Tools: Splunk, Snort, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nmap, Sqlmap, Hydra, Nikto, pfSense
- Programming: Python, Java, C, Bash
- Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain
- Operating Systems: Linux (Kali, Ubuntu), Windows 10/11
- Databases: MySQL
Certification
CompTIA Security+, Issued June 6, 2025
Timeline
Research Intern
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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