Taylor Nguyen
Computer Science Student · Security track
- t.nguyen@student.edu
- (951) 555-0177
- Riverside, CA
- linkedin.com/in/taylornguyen-cs
Summary
Junior pursuing computer science with hands-on lab work, a municipal security internship, and active participation in campus cyber club and CTF events. Seeking entry-level SOC, IT security, or junior engineering roles.
Skills
Linux · Python · Wireshark · Nmap · Git · HTML/CSS · Java · technical writing · teamwork · TryHackMe · Hack The Box (beginner)
Education
BSc Computer Science (expected 2026)California State University
2026
Relevant: network security, algorithms, operating systems · Dean’s list
Projects
Campus cyber club CTF toolkit
- Documented lab images and write-ups for weekly beginner-friendly challenges.
Experience
Cybersecurity InternCity of Riverside IT
Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
- Assisted vulnerability scanning and asset inventory for municipal web properties under supervisor scope.
- Drafted user-facing phishing awareness tips published on the intranet.
- Shadowed SOC shifts and documented alert triage steps in a shared wiki.
Teaching Assistant · Intro to NetworkingState University CS Department
Jan 2025 – May 2025
- Held office hours and graded labs on TCP/IP, DNS, and basic Linux administration.
- Ran a capture-the-flag review session for 40 students.
Volunteer
Cyber club memberCSU Cybersecurity Club
2024 – Present
- Organize monthly CTF nights and mentor first-year students on Linux basics.