Computer Science and IT & Web Science, Cybersecurity

Mary Cotrupi

***********@*****.*** 603-***-**** https://marycotrupi.com https://linkedin.com/in/cotrum EDUCATION

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Troy, NY

BS in Computer Science and Information Technology & Web Science GPA: 3.8/4.0 Aug 2023 - May 2027

• Concentrations: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Information Security

• Coursework: Data Structures, Computer Organization, Foundations of Computer Science (Discrete Math), Introduction to Algorithms, Principles of Software, Web Science & Systems Development TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technologies: Java, Python, Kali Linux, Git, Azure, Nmap, C++, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, PHP, Burp Suite, Wireshark, C Certifications: ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+) EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant Rensselaer Cybersecurity Collaboratory Aug 2024 - Present Ethics of Generative AI through Cybersecurity Training

• Presented "Generative AI for Cybersecurity Awareness Training: Skills, Strategies, and Accountabilities” at BSides St. Pete 2024, a leading national cybersecurity conference St. Petersburg, FL – Sep. 2024

• Analyzed risks and rewards for allowing Generative AI to create and administer security awareness training while studying the ethics, usefulness, and biases of the AI for security professionals

• Performed data collection, data analysis, and dissemination under Dr. Brian Callahan Augmented Reality Cyber Security CTF pedagogy

• Developed a new cybersecurity educational curriculum, a CTF event using Augmented Reality (AR) technologies National Cyber League (NCL) Competition Cyber Skyline Aug 2023 – Present

• Specialized in Enumeration & Exploitation, Password Cracking, and Open-Source Intelligence; ranked in the top 10% of 4,199 teams nationally (Spring 2024)

Web Designer and Media Manager The Porch LLC – Sandwich, NH July 2021 – Present

• Built https://theporchnh.com with HTML/CSS/JS, WordPress, and implemented SEO practices to reach 4000+ users LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

ISC2 Capital District NY Chapter Aug 2024 - Present

• Organized monthly chapter meetings, bringing together students and cybersecurity professionals

• Worked with ISC2 leadership to create a cybersecurity academic conference and career fair at RPI Association for Computing Machinery - Women (ACM-W) RPI Aug 2023 - Present

• Mentored first-year computer science students from underrepresented backgrounds

• Fundraising Chair (Spring 2024) - proposed and implemented new fundraising initiatives Rensselaer Cybersecurity Collaboratory Aug 2023 – Present

• Student Leader & Admin - organized and led weekly CTF team meetings, teaching topics on Reverse Engineering and Insider Threats, increasing participation from all majors at RPI PROJECTS

Mongoose - AI Resume Enhancer Application RPI ITWS4500 Spring 2025

• Web application that uses MongoDB, Express, React.js, Node, and Python with the FastAPI to enhance and tailor user-submitted resumes to job description. Hosted on MS Azure Microcontrollers & Christmas Trees Moultonborough Academy Fall 2022

• Mapped 500 LEDs on a Christmas tree and developed 15+ animations in Python and C++ for Arduino UNO to display festive 3D light animations for local community

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