{"id":110,"date":"2025-01-03T16:21:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T16:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/cyberimpact1\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2026-09-01T00:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T00:42:41","slug":"resume","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/resume\/","title":{"rendered":"Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Matthew David Burd<br>United States \u2022 mburd1191@gmail.com \u2022 (434) 841-3252 \u2022 in\/matthew-burd-143b65332<br>sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Experience in the Field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cybersecurity Intern \u2013 FedWriters \u2022 Feb 2026 \u2013 May 2026 \u2022 Fairfax, VA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Provisioned and managed multiple virtual machines (VMs) to simulate enterprise environments, enabling safe testing and analysis of security threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed and maintained a virtualized network infrastructure to replicate real-world attack surfaces while reducing hardware and deployment costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitored, created, and resolved support tickets, identifying potential security issues and escalating incidents in accordance with standard response procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported CMMC Level 2 compliance efforts by implementing and validating security controls, assisting with documentation, and ensuring adherence to cybersecurity frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied threat analysis fundamentals to identify vulnerabilities, analyze suspicious activity, and recommend mitigation strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gained hands-on experience with system hardening, access control, and network defense techniques aligned with industry best practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborated with team members to investigate and resolve security-related issues, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently in high-responsibility scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education &amp; Certifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Jason Dion Certified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CompTIA Security+ 701 Jason Dion Certified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity \u2013 Old Dominion University \u2022 Norfolk, VA \u2022 Expected 2026 \u2022 GPA: 3.9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Associate\u2019s Degree in General Studies \u2013 Central Virginia Community College \u2022 2024 \u2022 GPA: 3.77<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Relevant Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Firewall Construction (Kali Linux): Built a secure firewall using iptables to block unwanted traffic and control access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Network Security: Resolved DHCP conflicts, NAT issues, and router misconfigurations, applying real-world networking knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System Optimization: Diagnosed GPU instability by updating BIOS, drivers, and thermal settings, improving performance and system reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automation with Python: Created basic scripts to streamline file transfers and improve system efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created an IT support ticket using Power Automate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created and monitored several VMs in Microsoft Azure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cybersecurity Tools: Kali Linux, Wireshark, iptables, VMware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming &amp; Scripting: Python, C++ (basic proficiency)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking: DHCP, NAT, IP Addressing, Router Configurations, Firewall Creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systems: Linux &amp; Windows (command line, file permissions, diagnostics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Core Competencies: Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Adaptability, Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proficiency with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid grasp of core cybersecurity concepts and industry frameworks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skilled in research, documentation, and producing clear technical reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong analytical thinking with a keen eye for detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Power Automate, and Intune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Work Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crew Team Member \u2013 Bojangles \u2022 May 2021 \u2013 Present \u2022 Forest, VA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Trained 15+ new hires, adapted to fast-paced, high-pressure environments, demonstrating problem-solving and quick decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balanced multiple operational roles, strengthening teamwork and organizational efficiency,&nbsp; developing communication and leadership skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteer \u2013 Lynchburg Humane Society \u2022 Nov 2022 \u2013 Present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Maintained accurate records and ensured confidentiality, mirroring cybersecurity practices in data integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Followed strict protocols, demonstrating attention to detail and compliance with policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborated with staff and volunteers to achieve organizational goals under time-sensitive conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew David BurdUnited States \u2022 mburd1191@gmail.com \u2022 (434) 841-3252 \u2022 in\/matthew-burd-143b65332sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd Experience in the Field Cybersecurity Intern \u2013 FedWriters \u2022 Feb 2026 \u2013 May 2026 \u2022 Fairfax, VA Education &amp; Certifications Relevant Projects Skills Work Experience Crew Team Member \u2013 Bojangles \u2022 May 2021 \u2013 Present \u2022 Forest, VA Volunteer \u2013 Lynchburg Humane Society \u2022&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/resume\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":30247,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/110"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30247"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=110"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/110\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":459,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/110\/revisions\/459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/matthewburd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}