Hey,

I'm Jared

CS Major @ UT Austin

An undergraduate student with aspirations in the broad field of computer science.
An aficionado of programming, cybersecurity, and web development.
Looking for opportunities in network security and software.

About Me

I’m Jared, an undergraduate student attending the University of Texas at Austin. I dabble in tech and specialize in cybersecurity. Away from the keyboard, you can find me reading mycology books, listening to indie, or strumming a guitar. Here's some stuff I'm interested in:
  • Web Development
  • Information Security
  • Mushroom Science
  • Indie Rock and R&B
  • Acoustic Guitar

Skillset

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
BootStrap
SASS
Java
Python
git
Linux
Windows
Bash
Hugo
SQL
Svelte
Tailwind

Experience

Cyber Security Clinic Student
Texas Cyber Security Clinic
August 2025 - Present
  • Currently in-training
RSOC Student Security Analyst
University Of Texas at Austin - Information Security Office
April 2025 - Present
  • Simulated real-world attacks in HTB labs, gaining hands-on experience with exploitation and deep knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Active Directory; leveraged Python, C, and x86 assembly for custom analysis and scripts.
  • Traced adversary attack chains across networks and information systems, analyzing AWS CloudTrail and Windows/Linux events using Splunk.
  • Created incident reports aligned with NIST and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks, collaborating in a five-person team to deliver technical findings and executive level summaries.
Java Programming Tutor
Katy Stem Academy LLC
January 2025 - April 2025
  • Taught introductory Java concepts to secondary school students across two curricula.
  • Provided individualized feedback and encouraged diverse problem-solving approaches to build coding fluency.
  • Designed lecture content, practical lab exercises, and practice quizzes to improve retention and academic performance.

Education

2024 - Present
Bachelors of Science
University of Texas at Austin

Seeking a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science and planning a concentration in cybersecurity.

Relevant Coursework:

  • C S 429 Computer Organization and Architecture
  • C S 309 Autonomous Intelligent Robotics
  • C S 314 Data Structures
  • C S 311 Discrete Math for Computer Science
  • C S 439 Operating Systems

Clubs:

  • Information & Systems Security Society (Fall ‘24 Cyber Scholar)
  • Texas Association for Computing Machinery
2020 - 2024
High School
William B. Travis High School
GPA: 4.0 of 4.0

Graduated from Travis high school. I’ve taken Pre-AP Computer Science I, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, and Computer Science III.

Clubs:

  • National Beta Club
  • Computer Science National Honor Society (‘24 Officer)
  • Habitat for Humanity Travis Chapter (‘23 Officer)
  • Academic Decathlon
  • National Honor Society
  • Science Olympiad

Projects

Website Collection
Hugo HTML Svelte Front-End
Website Collection
My personal front-end portfolio composed of projects spanning years.
Freecodecamp Library
Python
Freecodecamp Library
An assortment of my activities on Freecodecamp along with certifications
Community Discord Bot
Bot Python
Community Discord Bot
A bot built and personalized for my Discord community. It utilizes discord.py and is able to access the Hypixel and Imgur APIs.
CyberStart America
Cybersecurity
CyberStart America
Participated in a cybersecurity competition and named NCSF Scholar with Honors.
Blog & Write-Ups
Blog & Write-Ups
Articles recollecting my thoughts on tech and software, with a new focus on Write-Ups.

Achievements

National Cyber Scholarship Scholar with Honors
Solved hands-on challenges in CyberStart and were ranked in the top 1% of eligible players in the United States of America.
National Cyber Scholarship Finalist
Met Finalist requirements for respective years and gained access to the Cyber Foundations Academy.
Cyberstart America Gold Award
Gained at least 100,000 points in CyberStart through the CyberStart America program.

Get In Touch

You can reach me via email! My inbox is always open for academic and professional inquiries.