Security High School
Resume:
Christopher Walz U.S. Citizen ***-***-***
*********@********.***
Richardson, TX 75080
Objective
As a member of the Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship for Service (SFS), I am seeking a full-time position
with the Federal Government in the field of Information Assurance.
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX Expected Graduation: Fall 2013
Master s in Computer Science (Information Assurance track) GPA: 3.8
Relevant Courses:
Data and Application Security Secure Cloud Computing
Database Design Distributed Computing
Design and Analysis of Algorithms Language Based Security
Network Security Information Security
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Graduated May 2007
Bachelor s of Science in Neurobiology GPA: 3.45
Certifications: Comp-TIA Security+ 2011 Comp-TIA A+ 2011
Skills
Programming: Java, Python, C, C++, SQL, PHP, HTML
Applications: Microsoft Office, Eclipse, VMWare, Metasploit, IDA-Pro, Oracle 11g, Matlab
Operating Systems: Windows NT/XP/7/Server2003/2008, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/RedHat), Mac OS X
Activities
Officer in UT Dallas Computer Security Group for the Fall 12 semester. This student-run organization meets
weekly to learn and practice techniques and technologies related to the cyber security field. As a member, I
researched and presented topics including web security, malware analysis and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Taught an introductory Pentesting course for visiting students and faculty as part of UT Dallas Security Awareness
Week (TexSAW) Conference.
Competed in many Capture the Flag contests as part of the CSG team. Recently placed 8th in the nation in the
2012 CSAW CTF hosted by NYU Polytechnic.
Projects
Secure Chat (Java) Shine ( C )
A malicious executable that can determine if it is
A network chat application which ensured
confidentiality and authenticity of messages using a being run on a Virtual Machine or inside a
modified version of the Kerberos protocol and AES debugger and change its behavior, making it
encryption. difficult to analyze.
x86 Machine Code Interpreter (Coq) Library Database (Oracle SQL)
An x86 interpreter developed using the Coq Proof A relational database designed to manage a
Assistant. Takes a given assembly program, runs it fictional university library, including media, users
through a virtual machine and gives the final and employees. Database was implemented in
machine state. Enables users to write machine- Oracle 11.
Distributed Storage (Java)
verified proofs about x86 programs.
SecHBase (Java) A replicated and distributed file server which uses
A wrapper for the Java HBase API which enables the Ricart-Agrawala mutex algorithm and Jajodia
and Mutchler s voting algorithm. The system
users to securely store and retrieve data stored in a
public cloud running Hadoop Database. automatically detects node failures and nodes are
able to rejoin the system after recovery.
Work Experience
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Summer 2012
Summer Internship
Supervisor: Sandra Messersmith
Helped analyze vulnerability and configuration scans on the agency s accounting system, HIGLAS, using
scanning tools from Tripwire and nCircle.
Created a database application to track HIGLAS auditing and assist with continuous monitoring
requirements.
Researched agency and federal requirements for continuous monitoring as required by FISMA, and
presented a summary of current department compliance to management.
Ran user test cases for the development instance of HIGLAS, found and reported bugs to the develo pment
team.
University of Texas at San Antonio Summer 2002
Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security
Summer Internship
Supervisor: Dr. Gregory White
Configured and maintained test network of computers running various OS s including Windows NT, L inux,
FreeBSD and Solaris.
Assisted in vulnerability assessment of a custom-designed United States Air Force security product using
network protocol analysis software.
Presented the Lab s steganography research to visiting officials from the National Security Agency.
The Princeton Review February 2011 to March 2012
SAT/ACT Class Instructor
Taught Princeton Review SAT and ACT classes to groups of 8-12 high school students.
Tracked student performance using practice tests and designed appropriate lesson plans.
Created an interactive Jeopardy-style quiz game using Python.
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