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Sam J Brown

Cybersecurity Specialist & AI Engineer

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Serving Great Teams

*These reflect organizations I’ve served through contract, staff, or collaborative roles.

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Since earning my degree in Cybersecurity in 2022, I’ve focused on helping schools and small teams solve real-world problems through secure, user-centered software and AI tools. With hands-on experience in IT and cybersecurity, and a Harvard credential in Data Privacy (2024), I bring both depth and thoughtfulness to every project I work on.

 

In 2024, I began building Vervotex™—a personal initiative to explore how purpose-driven technology could better serve educators, public teams, and community organizations. One of the tools developed under this work, an AI tutoring platform, is being piloted with a small group of schools in Fall 2025. It’s designed to work like WHOOP for the brain—helping students understand and improve how they learn, not just what they know.

Based in Atlanta, GA, I care deeply about meaningful collaboration, long-term impact, and building systems that are as thoughtful as the people they’re designed for.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

University of North Georgia

UNG is designated by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).

Certificate in Data Privacy and Technology

Harvard Online

May 2024

   

Professional Skills

Technologies

Cloud Services and Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services, Azure


Integrated Cloud Services with IAM

Google Workspaces, Microsoft 365, Hook Security (Proof Point equivalent)


Dedicated IAM

Okta


ITSM

SolarWinds Web Help Desk (ServiceNow equivalent)


MDM

Jamf

Interpersonal

Executive Communication, Collaborative Teamwork, Self-Motivation, Adaptive Learner, Innovative Thinker

Programming Languages

Front End

HTML, CSS, Javascript


Back End

Java, Python, Shell Script, Bash, PHP

Proficiencies

Data Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Data Analysis, Defensive Cyber Operations, Access Control, IT Controls, Ticketing Systems, Vendor Relations, AI Model Fine-tuning, AI System Development & Deployment

I bring strong technical skills, a learner’s mindset, and a calm approach to solving real problems in fast-changing environments.

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Exceptional Analytical Skills

Adept at quickly understanding complex processes and customer needs to enhance service quality.

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Self-Motivation

Energetically takes initiative and goes above and beyond to meet team and customer expectations.

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Adaptive Learner

Quickly assimilates new information and techniques to continuously improve service and performance.

Ready to Support the Right Team

If you’re looking for a capable, mission-minded engineer—I’d love to connect.

*The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DOD endorsement.

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Certifications & Honors

Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Oct 2023,

CompTIA

CompTIA Security+

April 2023,

Free Chapel College

Guest Instructor - Media (Television) Production

Oct 2024,

US National Security Agency (NSA)

NSA Codebreaker Challenge 2021

Jan 2022,

US National Security Agency (NSA)

National Championship Team • NSA Codebreaker Challenge 2020

Jan 2021,

US National Security Agency (NSA)

National Championship Team • NSA Codebreaker Challenge 2019

Jan 2020,

Boy Scouts of America

Eagle Scout

May 2017,

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