Lakesha M. Wells
Active Secret Clearance
**** ****** **** *****, *******, MD 20735 202-***-**** *******.*****@**.********.***
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems - Expected December 2013
Hampton University, Hampton, VA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Technology professional with solid information security and network development skills. Skilled in Java, C#, technical
writing, Microsoft Office Suite and training. Two years’ professional experience validating information assurance
policies and performing critical duties for the United States Navy. Poised for a role in the cyber security industry. Key
contributor in leading and applying the Software Development Life Cycle for five high-impact software development
projects.
EXPERIENCE:
IA Contractor/Intern
Engility Corporations, Lexington Park, MD 05/13 - 08/13
Scanned systems using cutting-edge eEye Retina software, resulting in the creation of mitigation statements to correct
identified system vulnerabilities
Validated Accreditation and Certification documentation with IA policies, resulting in secure documentation for the
RDT&E ( Research, Development, Test and Evaluation) Navy network
Created networking diagrams for NAVY-supported networks (RDT&E and WAN), resulting in enhanced network
analysis capacity for five key technical leads
IA Contractor/Intern
Chenega Corporations, Patuxent River, MD 05/12 - 08/12
Implemented configuration for Windows 7 and applied the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide, resulting
in enhanced security maintenance for over 20 users and decreased security infractions
Key contributor to the research, analysis, planning, development and implementation configurations for a Juniper
SSG 320 firewall and a Catalyst 3750 Switch, resulting in decreased system vulnerabilities
Teacher’s Assistant
Hampton University Computer Science Department 8/09 - present
Tutored over thirty students in the fundamentals of Microsoft Office 2012, resulting in substantial scholastic
improvements and mastery of the application
Managed and maintained IT laboratory equipment, resulting in zero inventory loss
STEM Intern
7/11 – 08/11
Indiana University School of Informatics, Bloomington, Indiana
Key contributor to the bioinformatics web interface development, resulting in an improved user interface for critical
scientific research and development resources. Applied project management skills in HTML programming,
requirements gathering and technical development
Presented research project results during the 2011 CIC/SROP summer conference attended by over 500 scientific
practitioners. Participated in Q&A forums to further discuss findings
ACTIVITIES: Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society - present
Association of Computer Machinery (ACM) 2010 – present
STARS (Students & Technology, Research & Service) Alliance 2011-2013
Student Government Association Women’s Caucus, 2010 – 2013
Vice President of Women in Computing Club, 2012