Charlie Cavanaugh
Cybersecurity & IT Systems Student
Summary
Versatile IT professional with a foundation in cybersecurity and hands-on experience in systems administration, networking, and virtualization. Comfortable working across Windows and Linux environments, Active Directory, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Seeking a general IT or systems support role with room to grow in infrastructure operations.
Technical Skills
- Systems & Networking: Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN, LAN/WAN
- Operating Systems: Windows (Desktop & Server), Linux (Ubuntu, Debian), macOS basics
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi, VirtualBox, hypervisor setup, VM management
- Tools: Wireshark, pfSense, Git, SSH, ticketing and remote support tools
- Scripting: Python, SQL, shell scripting
- Security: Firewalls, encryption, access control, vulnerability assessment fundamentals
Experience
Sales Tool Administrator — Tensar Corporation (CMC) Aug 2025 – Present
- Maintain and support internal sales enablement systems and integrations.
- Monitor system performance, analyze usage data, and implement automation improvements.
Business Development Intern — Tensar Corporation (CMC) May 2025 – Aug 2025
- Implemented a customer support chatbot integrated with CRM and support systems.
- Used feedback and analytics to improve logic and customer experience.
Education
Purdue University
B.S. Computer Information Technology (Cybersecurity), 2022–2026
- CNIT 455 – Network Security: Access controls, encryption, firewall rules, IDS, vulnerability analysis
- CNIT 242 – Systems Administration: Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware ESXi infrastructure