<p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">What makes you proud to be an alum?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">I am proud to be a CGA alum to take part in an intelligent and caring community of professionals who are all driven and emboldened to make a positive global impact. There are endless opportunities to step out of your comfort zone and make lifelong professional and personal connections. <br />  </span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">What are your main areas of responsibility in your current role?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">I monitor and investigate cyber threats and improve detection methods. My overall goal is to detect, respond to, and mitigate threats that would harm the proprietary software products or customer data we safeguard.<br />  </span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">How did your time at the CGA help prepare you for this role?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">CGA's first-rate faculty and staff, as well as the wide variety of global field intensives, competitions, and global research and work opportunities provided me with a wealth of resources and professional connections to advance my career.<br />  </span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">Any favorite memories at the CGA?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">My favorite memory at the CGA was attending the 2024 Greece GFI. It was an unforgettable opportunity that immersed us with the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Security and Defense College to study the topics of the Great Power Competition and Hybrid Threats in the Eastern Mediterranean. <br />  </span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">Any other notable achievements since graduating?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">I competed in the 2024 CSAW Cyber Policy Competition and received 1st place for my presentation on the topic of Software Security &amp; Liability.<br /> </span></p>