# Nathan Patrick Lynchburg, Virginia | *Email Address* | Portfolio: www.linktr.ee/nathanpatrick # EDUCATION **Bachelor of Science - Information Technology: Data Networking and Security** | May 2025 **Minor - Information Security** [Liberty University](https://www.liberty.edu/) – [Lynchburg, VA](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lynchburg,+VA/@37.4010817,-79.2606567,26475m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x89b2d97890320401:0xc3b6f35ec820e261!8m2!3d37.4148819!4d-79.1422071!16zL20vMG1uazc?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUxNS4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D) GPA: 3.85, *Summa Cum Laude*, *Dean’s List: Fall 2021 - Spring 2025* # CERTIFICATIONS [Security+](https://www.credly.com/badges/a0286461-bc98-410d-a91f-07e6438a2a45/public_url?trk=public_profile_see-credential), [Network+](https://www.credly.com/badges/5639e4be-c6e4-462d-b8b4-45fa4171c75e/public_url?trk=public_profile_see-credential), [Microsoft Azure Fundamentals](https://learn.microsoft.com/api/credentials/share/en-us/NatePatrick-2156/631453BDF4CD9F8B?sharingId=CCD55D8CB947BFA6&trk=public_profile_see-credential), [Microsoft 365 Fundamentals](https://learn.microsoft.com/api/credentials/share/en-us/NatePatrick-2156/FB4AB0CCA4A1D29F?sharingId=CCD55D8CB947BFA6&trk=public_profile_see-credential), [AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner](https://www.credly.com/badges/8d5dc4e4-feef-452a-8c32-a69b5ea414a6/public_url?trk=public_profile_see-credential), Remote Pilot # TECHNICAL SKILLS **General**: Linux, Cisco IOS, Python, C++, Java, T-SQL **Microsoft**: Power BI, Azure, Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Windows # WORK EXPERIENCE **Lab Technician**, *Liberty University* | May 2025 - Installed and configured Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise equipment in School of Business’ simulated data center. - Supported various IT projects by implementing and testing scripts to carry out system administration needs. - Troubleshooted and supported the installation of various services and resolved a wide range of technical issues. **Systems Engineer**, *Rugged Logic* | June – August 2023 - Developed a Power BI concept fleet dashboard to securely track and monitor government planes. Presented concept to client. - Researched and tested software solutions to enhance monitoring, visibility, and security, including running vulnerability scans with Nmap, Nessus, and others. - Investigated IoT connectivity with various databases. - Gained experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI and Power Apps) and Microsoft Azure Portal. # PERSONAL EXPERIENCE **Cybersecurity** - **Founding Member of CyberForce Team**: Member of inaugural Tier I Team preparing to compete in CyberForce Competition. - **Competitions and Events**: Blue Team member for Hack the Building cybersecurity competition and participated in other various competitions and Capture the Flag (CTF) events to gain knowledge and experience. - **Cybersecurity Club Member**: Developing skills and capabilities in cybersecurity for systems and networks. - **50+ Hours of Cybersecurity Training** – TCM Security: Courses covering ethical hacking, Windows and Linux privilege escalation, OSINT, and more. **Technical Experience** - **Linux**: Over a year of experience with Linux, specifically using Fedora with customized Sway window manager. - **Personal Website**: Developed a personal website using WordPress to showcase portfolio of technical skills and experience. - **Passion Project**: Created a self-hosted website using NGINX, Docker, and Cloudflare Tunnels to acquire new skills. **Personal Home Lab** - Configured and running two servers as a cluster using VMWare Suite (ESXI and vCenter), hosting Virtual Machines of various services. Continuously learning, implementing, and documenting new features. Writeup on GitHub. Migrated to Proxmox. # LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE **Eagle Scout**, Boy *Scouts of America Troop 1865* - January 2021 **Trumpet Squad Leader**, *James W. Robinson Secondary School Marching Band* - March – May 2021 # VOLUNTEER WORK **Next Generation for Christ Volunteer** - Summer 2024 **CyberPatriot Mentor** - Spring 2023 - Spring 2024 **Sports Broadcast Camera Operator** - Spring 2022 - Spring 2023 **SGA Delegate** - Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 ___