BRYNN ZEHNDER


Seattle, WA bzahlsson@gmail.com


Education

Bachelor of Information Technology
ABET Accredited Program

University of Washington, WA GPA 3.98


Certifications

CompTIA Security+,  July 2024


Projects

https://parklet.udistrict.org/        April 2023 – June 2023

o Designed an interactive and user-friendly web application to raise funds for the U District community parklet which lead to increased donations.

o Created a prototype using Adobe XD to visualize and fine-tune the application's layout and functionality which solved usability errors early in the development process.

Malwarea Adventure Game Demo        January 2024 – March 2024

o Developed the game using Unity 2D and Visual Studio.

o Created an educational game catered towards kids to teach them about cybersecurity concepts.

o Analyzed user interface elements to best design for our audience.


Linux System Administration               January 2024 – March 2024

o Experience in domain services (LDAP, DNS, DHCP), application servers (Apache, MariaDB), and collaboration tools (Bugzilla, SAMBA).


Windows System Administration               April 2024 – June 2024

o Configured network virtual machines with Windows Server 2016 and 2022 to form enterprise networks of servers and workstations.

o Experience in installation and configuration of Exchange Server 2019, Apache and IIS Web Servers, SQL Server, and SharePoint Server.


Experience

UX Design Intern, TDY Rentals, WA        June 2023 – December 2023

o Designed and developed a client portal, allowing users to calculate their temporary duty allowances conveniently.

o Developed a customer portal for an affiliate program, resulting in an average of 2 new leads each week.

o Managed and maintained the design of the company's webpage, ensuring a user-friendly and visually appealing experience.

Penetration Testing Intern, WorkForce Central, WA        October 2023 – January 2024

o Compiled a list of potential exploits and security vulnerabilities using Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, and various other penetration tools.

o Downloaded Gophish and Zphisher key logger program to create fake email templates that could be sent out to elicit responses from employees using port 465 for SMTP.

o Authored a comprehensive risk assessment report with findings and recommended mitigation strategies for network improvements and higher level of business functionality.

Skills and Tools

Vulnerability Assessment: Nessus, Burp Suite, and Wireshark

Systems and Servers: Windows Server 2016 and 2022, Exchange Server, Apache and IIS Web Servers, SQL Server, SharePoint Server, and Ubuntu

Offensive Security: Kali Linux, Metasploit, and NMAP

Network and Systems: AD/LDAP, GPOs, DNS, DNCP, and SMTP

Programming and Scripting: Python, HTML, CSS, C#, JavaScript, Bash, and Powershell