Andreanna Whittaker

Conducted cyber risk assessments using NIST CSF 2.0 and delivered prioritized remediation roadmaps and executive briefings; authored client-facing gap assessments and facilitated tabletop exercises to improve organizational readiness.

Designed and delivered workshops on consent and healthy relationships, trained facilitators, and analyzed program impact to enhance outreach and education effectiveness.

Assessed vendor and partner cybersecurity posture against HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST 800-53 and designed compliance programs aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001; led audit support and remediation tracking to enhance regulatory readiness.

Performed network analysis and vulnerability assessment with tools like Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, and Snort; contributed to risk assessments, security policies, and incident response exercises.

Supported hardware deployments, asset management, and end-user troubleshooting; improved inventory processes and prebuilt machines using standard imaging to streamline device provisioning.

Worked on a senior data mining project using Java and Apache POI; installed and supported Windows, Linux, and macOS, and applied security best practices for device and network protection.

Facilitated Agile team ceremonies, tracked work in Jira, and supported QA and HIPAA-aligned processes to deliver healthcare IT changes while improving on-time task completion and quality metrics.

Collaborated with sales and marketing to generate leads and develop client proposals while using Jira for sprint planning and backlog refinement to improve delivery efficiency and client satisfaction.

Enrolled in the Google Project Management Professional Certificate via Coursera; in progress as of June 2024.

Activities and societies: Collaborated on cybersecurity projects, conducted risk assessments, and practiced incident response and regulatory compliance concepts.

Completed a Cybersecurity Trainee technical program from February 2024 to June 2024 with hands-on experience using tools like Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, and Snort.

Completed the CompTIA Security+ certification in May 2024 validating foundational cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

Achieved Certified ScrumMaster certification in January 2024 to support Agile team facilitation and scrum practices.

Activities and societies: Participated in a senior data mining project using Java and Apache POI; performed OS installation and device configuration.

Completed an Information Technology Trainee program at NPower from August 2023 to December 2023 covering OS support, networking basics, and data mining project work.

Completed the Google IT Support Professional Certificate via NPower/Coursera in September 2023 focused on IT support fundamentals.

Completed Mastercard's Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program in March 2023 gaining practical exposure to cybersecurity tasks and scenarios.

Completed the Scrum Master Accredited Certification in December 2022 to support Agile project delivery and team facilitation.

Activities and societies: One Love Foundation facilitator and ambassador; campus activities related to criminal justice (unspecified).

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with coursework in criminal justice theory and research methods from September 2017 to May 2020.