Joshua Oania
Virginia Beach, Virginia | +1 757-756-0408 | jrcoania@gmail.com
Emerging Information Security Professional
Sophomore at Old Dominion University with a passion for software development and working with people. Currently double majoring in Cyber Operations and Computer Science with a minor in Computer Engineering.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, & a minor in Computer Engineering | Expected May 2026
Old Dominion University | Norfolk, Virginia, USA | 3.5 GPA
Relevant coursework: Information Literacy For Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity, Technology, and Society – Introduction to Programming with Java – Introduction to Programming with C++ – Introduction to Programming with Python
Involvement: Violinist in the ODU Symphony Orchestra, member of the ODU Amateur Radio Club, ODU Filipino American Student Association, ODU Vietnamese Student Association, and ODU Asian Pacific American Student Union
Standard Diploma – Magna cum laude | June 2022
Landstown High School Governor’s STEM and Technology Academy | Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA | 3.95 GPA
Relevant coursework: Java Programming – Cybersecurity Software Operations – Cybersecurity Fundamentals – Database Management & Administration – STEM Game Design & Development
Professional Experience
Undergraduate Research | Coastal Virginia Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (COVA CCI) | Sep 2023 – Dec 2023 | Norfolk, Virginia, USA
▪ Worked closely with an industry professional/adjunct ODU professor on publishing and presenting a research paper pertaining to the different ways cybersecurity education can be made more accessible in the Philippines public school system.
STEM Trifecta Mentor | Lynnhaven Middle | November 2018 – March 2020 | Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
▪ Taught kids how to use the Engineering Design Process to design and create a robot that could accomplish tasks required by the competition
▪ Taught kids basic software development skills in Python
▪ Provided academic tutoring and mentorship in STEM-related subjects
Barista | Starbucks | July 2022 – May 2023 | Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
▪ Onboarded and delivered exceptional service to 100+ customers per shift during peak times
▪ Memorized over 200+ different menu items to help guide customers to their ideal dining experience. Received the highest tips among all baristas in 2023▪ Managed the POS system and entered 20+ orders per hour with zero errors. Helped train 2 new employees to use the technical systems while providing support for the front and back end of the cafe