Kalin Black

Education

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  2016 - 2020

  Bachelor of Science - BS Psychology, Minor in Neuroscience

  Activities and Societies: - Vice President of Alpha Chi Sigma (STEM Fraternity) - Anatomy and Physiology Mentor - Member of BatCH - Member of Health Careers Club - Lab Assistant at Gillings School of Public Health - Research Assistant in Infant Psychology Full-time student with experience in a plethora of STEM coursework, mentoring, and volunteerism; including several introductory programming courses for Python.

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  Western Governors University

  2024 - 2025

  Masters of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  The curriculum covers critical areas such as network defense, cybersecurity architecture, ethical hacking, and data management, preparing me to tackle modern cybersecurity challenges effectively.This program aligns with industry-leading standards and certifications, enhancing my ability to develop and implement robust cybersecurity strategies within various organizational settings. As I progress through my studies, I am eager to apply this knowledge to enhance digital security… Show more The curriculum covers critical areas such as network defense, cybersecurity architecture, ethical hacking, and data management, preparing me to tackle modern cybersecurity challenges effectively.This program aligns with industry-leading standards and certifications, enhancing my ability to develop and implement robust cybersecurity strategies within various organizational settings. As I progress through my studies, I am eager to apply this knowledge to enhance digital security infrastructures and contribute to safer cyber environments. Show less

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  General Assembly

  2023 - 2024

  Certificate, Computer Software Engineering Computer Science

  Acquisition of a broad range of software engineering skills, such as the use of both front-end and back-end frameworks, APIs, and databases through a 13-week, 500+ hour intensive program. Demonstrating proficiency in multiple technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Bootstrap, Django, MongoDB, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and Express. As well as utilizing deployment/utilities like Git, GitHub, Slack, Zoom, VS Code, Surge, Warp, and Command Line Interface (CLI), then using this… Show more Acquisition of a broad range of software engineering skills, such as the use of both front-end and back-end frameworks, APIs, and databases through a 13-week, 500+ hour intensive program. Demonstrating proficiency in multiple technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Bootstrap, Django, MongoDB, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and Express. As well as utilizing deployment/utilities like Git, GitHub, Slack, Zoom, VS Code, Surge, Warp, and Command Line Interface (CLI), then using this knowledge to create both group and individual projects, four in total. Show less