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.

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
- 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 OISS • Muncie, Indiana
Jan 2025 - Present
+ Expand– Collapse- 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 University • Muncie, Indiana
Aug 2023 - May 2025
+ Expand– Collapse- 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 University • Muncie, Indiana
Jan 2023 - May 2023
+ Expand– Collapse- 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.
Featured Project
A deep dive into my most impactful work.
Secure Software Development / Automation & Testing
Open Energy Dashboard Security Implementations (Capstone)
Strengthened the security posture of the Open Energy Dashboard (OED) by remediating real penetration testing findings, validating existing fixes, and implementing additional protections. This project involved vulnerability analysis, secure coding practices, and collaboration on alternative mitigation strategies to improve overall system resilience.
Skills
Programming Languages
Security Tools & Software
Operating Systems
Security Practices
Frameworks
DevOps
Certifications
Verified training and coursework in cybersecurity and networking.
Resume
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Contact
Feel free to reach out via phone or send me a message below.
Email: drewbonn1016@gmail.com
Phone: (216) 386-0388

