About Me

Hi, I'm Chandler! I'm a Cyber Defense Analyst and a senior cybersecurity student at Tennessee Tech. I'm passionate about offensive and defensive security.

Organizations

Cyber Interest Group

Lead

•Guide mentors and help create hands-on labs, CTF challenges, and training materials that build members' practical cybersecurity skills.

CyberEagles

Member

•Support student learning and industry awareness by promoting biweekly talks from professionals and peers on current cybersecurity topics.

Competitions

•Department of Energy CyberForce Competition

•Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

•NSWCDD Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge

•National Cyber League

•Hivestorm

Experience

Cyber Defense Analyst

August 2025 - Present

Y-12 National Security Complex

•Monitor and analyze security alerts to quickly identify real threats and ensure an effective response.

Cybersecurity Intern

May 2025 - August 2025

Y-12 National Security Complex

•Simulated adversary activity with Sliver and Realm C2 to evaluate detection capabilities and strengthen defensive monitoring.

Hobbies

•Hacking

•Homelabbing

•Soccer

•Video Games