intro

Hi! I'm Whitney and this is my online resume & portfolio. :)

I'm a 25 year old from North Carolina. I attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a BSBA with a major in computer information systems. I live in Charleston, South Carolina, working as a systems engineer by day, and a code monkey by night.

Over the years, I've surrounded myself with as much technology as possible, and this website is a result of that influence. My geeky interests lie mostly in *nix and the open source community, information security, web development, and android development.

Resume

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Certifications

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) - April 2011
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) - April 2011
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - April 2010
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - September 2010
• CompTIA Linux+ - May 2010
• CompTIA Security+ - May 2009
• ITILV3 Foundations Certified - Nov 2008
• Currently pursuing: RH Enterprise Security: Network Services, Jun 2012

Skills

• Operating Systems
• Linux/Unix - Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Slackware, Solaris, STOP
• Windows
• Mac OS
• Virtualization - Virtual Box, VMware
• Office and Design Software
• OpenOffice.org, Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Server Administration
• Apache HTTP Server
• FTP
• Samba
• Windows Server 2008
• Programming
• HTML
• CSS
• PHP
• JavaScript
• Bash
• Python
• Java
• Database
• MySQL
• Microsoft Access
• Networking & Security
• NIST 800-53, RDAC
• Tools: Wireshark, NetWitness, NMAP, Snort, Metasploit, NeXpose, Retina, Nessus, DISA Gold Disk, DISA SRR

Professional Experience

• Linux systems engineer

• Security Engineer
• Performed in depth network forensic analysis.
• Coded Python and C scripts and programs to assist in aforementioned forensic analysis.
• Specialized in Linux and Unix CT&E (Certification Testing & Evaluation) processes and engineering using NIST 800-53 controls and RDAC (Risk Decision Authority Criteria) for CDS (Cross Domain Solutions) within the DoD (Department of Defense).
• Led security engineering effort for a DoD CDS in 2010.
• Co-led CT&E regression testing effort for a DoD CDS in 2010.

• Information Security Analyst
• Specialized in Linux and Unix CT&E processes using NIST 800-53 controls and RDAC for CDS within the Department of Defense.
• Led PT&E review effort for a DoD CDS in 2009.
• Used tools such as DISA Gold Disk, DISA SRR, Paros, and manual testing tools to test client systems for C&A (certification and accreditation).

• Computer Repair Technician
• Computer hardware/software repair and one-on-one technical customer support for students, faculty, and staff at Appalachian State University.

• Web Developer
• Work included designing, building, and maintaining websites with fully-functional user backends and databases. Graphical designs were created in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Websites were built in notepad. Websites were cross-browser friendly written primarily in HTML, CSS, and PHP using Wordpress or Drupal as needed. Work also included creating flash banners for radio stations and local events, putting together media kits, logo design, daily hosting and server administration/maintenance, and office technical support.

• Linux Server Administration
• Created databases and set up content management systems for university related groups and departments.

• Company Webmaster
• Designed Computer-Based Training Manuals for clients using HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Macromedia Flash, and Adobe Photoshop.

Education

• Accomplishments
• Dean's List - 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009
• Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
• Student Chapter President - 2009
• Member - 2006-2009
• Project Management Club - 2008-2009
• Study abroad in Scandinavia - May 2007-June 2007
• Studied information technology in Scandinavian business practices within Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
• Security lab assistant - 2008-2009
• Assisted students with labs for the managing & advanced security classes within the ASU computer information systems department.
• A.S.U. Gaming Club - Vice President - 2007-2008
• Coordinated 200-person LAN parties which involved recruiting sponsors and teams, leading meetings, helping set up networks and servers, running tournaments.
• Appalachian Linux Users Group - Publicity Chair - 2007-2008

Websites

Logos

Android

Angry Birds Backup

I needed a way to transfer my Angry Birds scores between Android devices efficiently, so I wrote an app to do just that. :) Four of them, actually. One for each version of Angry Birds.

A user can choose to either save/restore their scores locally between the game and their SD card, or they can create an account and use the online option, which saves/retrieves their score files to/from AngryBackup.com.

I also wrote the web interface that complements the app.

App was written in Java. Website was written in HTML, CSS, and PHP. The database is MySQL. Images are property of Rovio but were redrawn by me in Adobe Illustrator

The apps can be downloaded from Google Play here.

Feed Me So'more

My company held a week-long Hackathon at work, so I teamed up with 2 other guys to create this app. It's a baby feeding tracking application that allows you to keep track of your child's feedings, diaper changes, and naps, and share them.

The app can be downloaded from Google Play here.