Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations Professional

Nicole Yildiz

Brooklyn, NY **************@*****.*** 917-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-yildiz EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA August 2022 –May 2026 Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations GPA 3.79 Minors: Information Sciences and Technology, Security & Risk Analysis Focus: Law and Policy Certification: National Security Agency

Relevant Coursework: Malware Analytics, Programming Language Concepts, Decision Theory, Risk Analysis, Networking and Telecommunications, Statistical Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, Network Security

Activities: Women in Information Science and Technology (WIST), Phi Sigma Rho National Sorority EXPERIENCE

Penn State API Analyzer Intern, University Park, PA May – August 2025

-Implemented Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to integrate real-time market data from TD Ameritrade and Interactive Brokers into a research-driven data table environment

-Developed Python scripts to merge, process, and analyze multiple datasets and code modules across various time intervals

-Contributed to research on financial APIs and data engineering, focusing on optimizing data workflows

-Enhanced technical solutions for automated trading systems Women in Information Science and Technology, member Sept 2024 – April 2025

-Cooperate with other women in STEM, which allows teamwork and networking when working with other companies

-Attended weekly meetings to develop real-world skills and build teamwork

-Coordinated tasks to develop leadership skills and organizational skills PROJECTS

Penn State Networking and Communications, team member Jan 2023 – April 2023

-Worked with a team to develop a live-streaming service for a sports competition network and applied the knowledge of configuring networks focused on users.

-Created solutions for probable breaches and security risks Penn State Application Development Design Studio, Allergy GUI Interface Jan 2024 – April 2024

-Developed a GUI in Java to create an interactive food search for those with specific allergies

-Integrated a saved status that included recent activity and food preferences based on the user ACHIEVEMENTS Coding Languages: & Java, SKILLS SQL, RStudio, Python Achievements: Penn State College of IST Dean’s List, Penn State Provost Award

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