Andrew Bonner

A dynamic and strategic cybersecurity leader aspiring to become a Chief Information Security Officer. Passionate about developing and leading cutting-edge information security programs to protect organizational assets and support business objectives. Brings a solid foundation in computer science with a focus in cybersecurity, complimented with hands-on experience in industry cybersecurity tools and practices, research, and collegiate leadership roles.

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About Me

I am a Computer Science student with a concentration in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics, driven by a strong interest in defensive security, threat detection, and secure system design. My academic and professional experiences have allowed me to build a solid foundation in both theoretical concepts and hands-on security operations, with a growing focus on how security programs protect real-world organizations.

Currently, I work as a Security Intern with the Office of Information Security Services at Ball State University, where I support day-to-day security operations and monitoring efforts. In this role, I utilize SIEM tools such as Splunk for security event analysis and threat hunting, investigate network alerts, and assist with vulnerability monitoring across campus systems.

In addition to my security experience, I have served as a Teaching Assistant in the Computer Science department, helping students understand advanced programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms. This role strengthened my ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and reinforced my own understanding of core computer science fundamentals.

I am actively seeking opportunities in cybersecurity where I can continue developing my skills in security monitoring, incident response, and defensive operations while contributing to teams that prioritize strong security practices and continuous improvement.

Education

Ball State University — Muncie, Indiana

B.S. in Computer Science

Focus: Cybersecurity & Data Analytics

GPA: 3.52Expected Graduation: May 2026
  • Releveant Coursework:
  • - GIAC GSEC 401 Security Essentials
  • - Cisco NetAcad: Ethical Hacker
  • - Intro to Cybersecurity
  • - Operating Systems & Networks
  • - Digital Forensics
  • - Data Analytics
  • - Advanced Programming

Work Experience

  • Security Intern

    Ball State University OISSMuncie, Indiana

    Jan 2025 - Present

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    • Utilizing SIEM tools, such as Splunk, in Security Event Monitoring, Analysis, and Threat Hunting
    • Working on alerts on the network that come through the Alert Management Environment
    • Continuously staying up to date and reporting on current relevant IT Security news and vulnerabilities.
    • Scanning webservers on different ports throughout campus to assure monitoring, authentication against ADFS, and are up to date
    • Identified and blocked ransomware-linked executables, domains, and IP ranges for remote desktop software using Delinea.
    • Conduct monthly reporting and testing of the Responder pen testing tool against a Virtual Server to ensure no vulnerabilities arise
  • Teaching Assistant

    Ball State UniversityMuncie, Indiana

    Aug 2023 - May 2025

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    • Facilitate student comprehension of advanced topics including new programming languages, object-oriented programming, and data structures.
    • Provide student tutoring support to improve learning outcomes, meticulously evaluating algorithmic assignments to ensure thorough understanding and mastery of concepts.
  • Teacher Scholar Researcher

    Ball State UniversityMuncie, Indiana

    Jan 2023 - May 2023

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    • Collaborated with Dr. Xin Sun of the computer science department to study the NSL-KDD training datasets that are used to build anomaly detection systems using the ID3 algorithm and decision trees to significantly advance the capabilities of detecting malicious internet packets.

Skills

Programming Languages

PythonJavaHTML/CSSJavaScriptTypeScriptCSQLR

Security Tools & Software

WiresharkDelineaSnortSplunkSentinelOneVirtualBoxProxmoxWindows SecurityVaronisNmapTCP ViewProcess ExplorerTailscale

Operating Systems

Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL)WindowsmacOS

Security Practices

Threat AssessmentSIEMVulnerability AssessmentIncident ResponseIntrusion DetectionThreat IntelligenceThreat AnalysisEvent Logging & MonitoringRBAC

Frameworks

Node.jsExpressReactNext.jsMocha/Chai

DevOps

Version Control (Git)CI/CD pipeline (GitHub Actions)YAML configurationAutomated testingBasic Cloud Deployment

Certifications

Verified training and coursework in cybersecurity and networking.

Resume

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