Seattle, WA ● bzahlsson@gmail.com
University of Washington, WA GPA 3.98
CompTIA Security+, July 2024
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.
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.
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.
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