Below is a list of my past and present internship experiences.

Idaho National Laboratory

Cybersecurity Research Intern – Idaho Falls, ID – Summer 2024 to Present

This past summer, I interned with the Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience department at the Idaho National Laboratory, and I am continuing my work remotely through the academic year. One of my main responsibilities is testing tools created by the lab that analyze firmware vulnerabilities in infrastructure devices.

Some notable tools include @DisCo, a function embeddings generator that allows for fast binary analysis with machine learning, and WiiBin, a binary high-level analysis application. With these tools, I analyze malware samples used in critical infrastructure attacks to generate reports on their architecture and functionality.

I also participated in ICS 301, a week-long industrial controls security course held by the Lab, as well as an ICS oriented CTF held for the interns.

Compressor Controls Corporation

Product Management Intern – Des Moines, IA – Summer 2023

After my Sophomore year, I interned for Compressor Controls Corporation on the Product Management team. CCC is a global leader in the turbomachinery controls industry, and I learned a lot about the industrial controls environment through several research projects. I also picked up many valuable professional skills through my experience.

For one project, I had the opportunity to present my research to a team spread across four continents. I also created a set of over 30 training videos for one of CCC’s products.