Vaughn Jackson is a computer science student at UMBC expected to graduate in May 2017 with a 3.5 GPA. He has extensive experience in programming languages like C/C++ and scripting languages. He has worked as an intern at Northrop Grumman where he wrote penetration testing scripts and implemented resiliency concepts. He also has experience working at a public library and organizing cybersecurity workshops for students.

1. Vaughn Jackson
2906 Eagles Nest Drive
Bowie, MD 20716
301-653-4328
vaughn3@umbc.edu
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Expected Graduation Date: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science GPA: 3.5
 First Cohort of the Cyber Scholars Program under the Center for Women in Technology and
Center for Cybersecurity
 Relevant Courses: Computer Science I & II, Discrete Structures, Data Structures, Principals of Programming
Languages, Linear Algebra, Computer Ethics, Assembly Language, Operating Systems
Technical Skills
 Proficient in Linux based C/C++ and IA86-64 Assembly programming languages
 Understanding of shellcode exploitation
 Proficient in Python2, Python3, bash and batch scripting languages
 Windows and Linux system hardening/troubleshooting
 Scripting and Shell Linux operating system hardening experience on Debian, CentOS, and Ubuntu
 Experience using Nmap, Wireshark, Kali Linux, CAINE Linux, Metasploit, Hydra, and QuickStego
 Experience with setting up and using Virtual Machines and Networks using VMWare Player and VirtualBox
 Experience setting up and utilizing a RabbitMQ server
 Linux system administration at the command line
Awards
 Center for Women in Technology's Cyber Scholar Scholarship (2013)
 Force 3, Inc. Scholarship Award (2013)
 Bowie's Educational Excellence Scholarship (2013)
 Maryland Cyber STEM Program: Outstanding Project Award
Skill Development
UMBC Cyber 101 September 2015
 Worked in a group of 6 to plan out and run the event
 Lead cyber information sessions to educate high school girls on the importance of Cybersecurity
Cyber Workshops October 2014 - Present
 Plan and attend student lead workshops geared towards equipping students with important cyber skills
MDC3 Cyber Challenge August 2014 - September 2015
 Participated two years in a row
 Gained valuable technical skills relating to computer forensics and system hardening
 Gained teamwork, leadership, and technical communication skills
UMBC Hackathon September 2014
 Improved programming and teamwork skills
 Performed 24/7 activity simulating real game development
University of Maryland Cyber Stem Program July 2010 & July 2011
 Learned compliance methods to preserve evidence for digital forensic examinations and best practices for
avoiding compromise of systems
Work Experience
Northrup Grumman June 2015 - August 2015
College Technical Intern Annapolis Junction, MD
 Was a working member of the Resilient Systems IRAD
 Wrote Pen Testing scripts using Python, Batch, and Bash scripting languages
 Setup and configured a message brokering service to send and receive metrics on various Pen Testing scripts
 Wrote a white paper on the Delivering Attack Metrics in Order to Test Resilience
 Setup and configured TS-7700/7500 Single Board Computers for CAN communication
 Created custom cables, including troubleshooting of proprietary wiring
 Wrote code to create a proof-of-concept CAN bus network using embedded diverse ARM System on a Chip (SoC)

2. Vaughn Jackson
2906 Eagles Nest Drive
Bowie, MD 20716
301-653-4328
vaughn3@umbc.edu
systems, implementing resiliency concepts previously coded on x86
 Co-authored a white paper on Resilient Mobile CAN bus implementation using Moving Target Defense methods
 Assisted in the configuration of drivers and kernel modules to allow functionality for an LCD Screen on an ARM
SoC platform
Anne Arundel County Public Library September 2012 – August 2013
Library Assistant Crofton, MD
 Gained various organizational and cataloging skills
 Worked with patrons to provide a good experience