IT Help Desk Technician
Mount St. Mary's University | Current
I deliver frontline technical support and diagnose hardware/software vulnerabilities, maintaining high resolution rates through proactive troubleshooting.
Professional Summary
Education
Mount St. Mary's University — Emmitsburg, MD
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Cybersecurity | Minor: Data Science
Expected Graduation: May 2027
Focus: Security Engineering, Security Operations Analyst, and IT Auditing.
GitHub: github.com/Kndukauba
LinkedIn: Connect with me
Contact: kayceendukauba@gmail.com
Technical Philosophy
Aspiring Security Professional with a focused background in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Proven ability to analyze system vulnerabilities, monitor network traffic, and evaluate internal controls against industry frameworks. Technically proficient in log analysis, risk-based auditing, and secure system architecture, with a Data Science minor used to drive threat intelligence and anomaly detection. Committed to maintaining organizational integrity through precise technical documentation and proactive defense-in-depth strategies. Seeking to leverage analytical rigor in a SOC Analyst, Security Engineer, or IT Audit role.
I champion the "Security by Design" framework, integrating defensive measures into the development lifecycle to ensure resilience against evolving threat vectors.
Work Experience
Incoming IT Audit Intern
Kearney & Company | Summer 2026
Selected to support IT audit processes, including risk assessments, control testing, and compliance reviews for information system integrity.
Reference my professional history here:
View Resume (PDF)Competitive Highlights
HackUMBC 2025
Collaborated on tech-driven solutions during a 24-hour sprint at the UMBC Event Center.
Arcadia University CTF
Competed in security challenges involving web exploitation, reverse engineering, and cryptographic analysis.
Technical Toolkit & Home Lab
I operate a dedicated home lab to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application:
- Operating Systems: Kali Linux (Auditing), Ubuntu (Development)
- Virtualization: VMware, VirtualBox (Sandboxing & Network Simulation)
- Traffic Analysis: Wireshark (Deep Packet Inspection)
- Platforms: TryHackMe | Hack The Box
Core Technical Skills
- Programming: Python, Java, C, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS
- Cybersecurity: Wireshark, Nmap, Cryptography, Risk Assessment
- Data Science: SQL, Pandas, NumPy, Statistical Analysis
- Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Git/GitHub, Linux CLI
- Certifications: Pursuing CompTIA Security+ and Network+
Relevant Coursework
- Cybersecurity: Network Administration, Unix and Windows Operating Systems, Secure Systems Design & Risk Management
- Computer Science: Data Structures & Algorithms, Software Development Principles, Computer Architecture
- Data Science: Machine Learning Models, Exploratory Data Analysis
Strategic Interests
- Security Engineering
- Security Operations Analysis
- IT Auditing & Compliance
- Penetration Testing
Campus Involvement
- MPC Programming Club | Student Leader
- Cyber Defense Club | Member