Hi, I'm Prince

I'm a cybersecurity undergraduate at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI, working toward my B.S. with an expected graduation in 2027. As an IT Security Support Specialist, I investigate security alerts, support PCI DSS compliance, audit account access, and analyze phishing emails. Certified in CompTIA Security+ and ISC2 CC, I bring hands-on experience in endpoint management, Active Directory, and workflow automation — along with a passion for building useful tools and solving security challenges.

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Skills

Networking & Infrastructure

  • TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting
  • Cisco routers & switches
  • Active Directory & Group Policy
  • Windows & Linux (Fedora, Kali)

Security Tools

  • Wireshark (packet analysis)
  • Nmap & Burp Suite
  • Ghidra
  • Packet & phishing analysis

Incident Response / SOC

  • AV, XDR & security log monitoring
  • Security alert investigation
  • Access audits & account lifecycle
  • PCI DSS compliance support

Platforms & Automation

  • Power Apps, Power Automate & Power Pages
  • SharePoint & Action1
  • Virtual machines & Docker
  • Endpoint management

IT Operations & Docs

  • IT documentation & reporting
  • SQL & Python
  • Git version control
  • Bash & PowerShell

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ badge

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

Industry-standard certification validating baseline cybersecurity skills including threat management, cryptography, identity management, and network security.

Certified 2026 · SY0-701 Verify
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity badge

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC2

Entry-level certification covering foundational security principles, network security, access controls, and incident response best practices.

Certified 2025 Verify

Portfolio

Polarity — AI Fact & Bias Checker

HackURI 2026 Winner

AI-powered web platform that evaluates news articles for credibility, misinformation, and potential bias.

  • Implemented Gemini AI agents to analyze article content, biased language patterns, and credibility indicators
  • Collaborated with a team to design, build, and present a functional prototype during a 24-hour hackathon
  • Won HackURI 2026

Rouge Island CTF 2026

Hack The Box Competition

Collaborated with a team in a Capture the Flag competition hosted on Hack The Box.

  • Tackled hands-on cybersecurity challenges across hardware, web, software, cryptography, and infrastructure
  • Applied security analysis and problem-solving techniques in a team competition

LiftFlow — HCI Workout Tracking Application

Academic project built using Base44

Workout tracking application focused on usability, ethical design, and clear data organization.

  • Designed user experience flows and interaction logic using HCI principles
  • Applied usability heuristics and accessibility considerations to reduce user error
  • Structured workout data (users, exercises, reps, sets) with a focus on integrity
  • Implemented and tested design decisions using Base44

Work Experience

IT Security Support Specialist

Johnson & Wales University

Jun 2026 – Present Providence, RI
  • Monitor AV, XDR, and security logs daily to investigate alerts, suspicious activity, and potential security incidents
  • Support PCI DSS compliance by maintaining compliance systems, updating security registers, and assisting with security controls
  • Perform new-hire and separation access audits to identify inappropriate permissions and support secure account provisioning and deprovisioning
  • Analyze and remediate phishing emails, support phishing simulations, and provide security awareness guidance

IT Intern

DiLeonardo International

Feb 2026 – Aug 2026 Warwick, RI
  • Administered Active Directory for approximately 70 users, managing accounts, password resets, security groups, OUs, and Group Policy
  • Managed approximately 85 endpoints through Action1, automating updates, removals, and deployments for Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam
  • Built 3 internal solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Excel, and SharePoint for password management, onboarding, and office operations
  • Configured application permissions and automated data workflows to reduce unnecessary sensitive-data exposure and improve IT processes

IT Communications Coordinator

Johnson & Wales University

Jan 2025 – Jun 2026 Providence, RI
  • Created and maintained technical documentation, user resources, and internal communications supporting university IT services
  • Collaborated with multiple IT teams to communicate technology updates, troubleshoot user issues, and improve adoption of internal IT services

Blogs

Coming soon

I'll be sharing notes on cybersecurity, lessons from IT work, and write-ups from projects and CTF challenges. Check back for new posts.

Contact

I'm open to new opportunities, collaborations, and connecting with others in the tech community. If you'd like to get in touch, feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on LinkedIn. Whether it's about a project, an internship, or just to say hello, I'd be happy to hear from you.