Mackenzie Zappe

Experience

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  Wild Island

  May 2015 - Sept 2020

  Food And Beverage Supervisor

  I managed daily food operations of a large local business with oversight to a 40 person staff, including order intake, cashiering, and resolving customer concerns.

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  University of Nevada, Reno

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

  I manage the scheduling and organizing for over 300 math reviews per semester by maintaining proficient and timely communication with professors and the tutors we have on staff. I assist in the vulnerability assessments of different web applications regarding their network security and how they adhere to the TCP protocols. I reported my findings in formal documentation.

  • Math Tutoring Center Review Sessions Coordinator

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Research Assistant

    Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Committee Secretary

    Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
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  Iridium Technology

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  Security Intern

  I worked directly with the CEO/Founder, VP of Finance, and IT/Security Manager to support their active developments on improving the security of their systems. During my time at the internship, I aided in research concerning security protocols regarding medium/small company models. The research was then used to implement new company security procedures.

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  Early Warning®

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Security Intern

  • Narrowed potential selections for DevSecOps’ Infrastructure as Code scan tool from 6 to 2 options with data aggregation and analysis in GitLab and documentation reconnaissance• Increased network attack surface visibility to 42% by configuring strategically placed InsightVM scan engines for organization devices and data center• Evaluated the current company posture in respect to SANS Vulnerability Management Maturity Model to further align the company’s vulnerability management processes with industry best practices Show less

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  University of Nevada, Reno

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  RECNT Mentor

  • Educated Nevada K-12 Educators on cybersecurity skills for critical infrastructure defense• Assisted in lesson plan development to introduce cybersecurity mindsets to K-12 children

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  Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  IT Specialist