1. Tianren Zhang
1103 West 30th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(626)404-3235 (U.S.)
tianrenz@usc.edu; www.tianrenz.com
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA December 2016
Viterbi School of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Information Technology Program, Minor in Applied Computer Security
Cumulative GPA: 3.61
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, Python, PHP, MySQL, Shell script
Operating Systems: Linux, UNIX, Windows, Mac OS
Network Design: TCP/IP, Subnet, IPv4 & IPv6 Static and Dynamic Routing (OSPF, EIGRP),
VLAN, Spanning Tree Protocol, Trunking, IP Access Lists, WAN
Cyber Security: Network Scanning Tools (NMAP, Nessus, OpenVAS, etc.), Exploiting
Tools(Metasploit, Armitage), Kali Linux, Backtrack, IP Table, Windows and Linux System Hardening,
Active Directory, IDS and IPS
WORK EXPERIENCE
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) LLP, Los Angeles, CA
Advisory | Technology Consulting | Cyber Security Intern June 2016 - August 2016
• Assessed potential cyber threats targeting client regular operations and compile
presentation PowerPoint as client deliverables
• Created information map of the latest cyber security industry and leading firms to facilitate
team's engagement with client
• Created automation scripts to help team avoid repetitive tasks and increase productivity and
efficiency
• Connected with other cyber security professionals to extend social network and build
personal brand
Information Technology Program at USC, Los Angeles, CA
Teaching Assistant August 2015 – May 2016
• Held TA position in three courses:
- ITP 165: Introduction to C++ Programming
- ITP 325: Ethical Hacking and System Defense
- ITP 357: Enterprise Network Design
• Assisted professors during lecture and lab sections to answer student questions
• Graded student assignments and exams
• Designed specific network environment as penetration test bench for students
PERSONAL PROJECT
DIY Wi-Fi PineApple Router
• Installed OpenWRT onto TP-LINK router and mod the system to carry out Wi-Fi honeypot
attacks.
• Utilized network knowledge to practice penetration testing skills
Home Automation System
• Installed OpenHAB onto Raspberry pi as central server to connect smart home appliances
• Set up web interface and VPN server to enable remote access