Andrew Cappelli
Cybersecurity & IT Networking
Summary
Cybersecurity student and IT professional with hands-on experience securing and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure. Currently pursuing a B.S. in Cyber Threat Intelligence and Defense, with coursework spanning network security, digital forensics, and wireless architecture. Dual focus on offensive and defensive security: building, breaking, and hardening systems in both academic and production environments.
Experience
IT & Security Services LLC · Providence, RI
Cyber Security Operations Intern
Feb 2026 – Present
- Research emerging security technologies and tooling to identify opportunities for workflow optimization.
- Assist in developing operational safety protocols and security procedures for workplace environments.
- Deliver technical support for complex operational systems, ensuring continuity of security operations.
Johnson & Wales University · Providence, RI
IT Networking Technician
Aug 2025 – Present
- Maintain and secure campus-wide network infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity across university facilities.
- Perform wireless site surveys, diagnose signal degradation, and execute network port upgrades to improve coverage and throughput.
- Harden and configure endpoints for faculty, staff, and students to enforce institutional security baselines and access controls.
Information Technology Field Technician
May 2023 – Aug 2025
- Resolved hardware and software incidents across desktops, printers, and network devices for university departments.
- Triaged, documented, and closed service tickets in adherence with change-control protocols and SLA requirements.
- Deployed and validated system configurations to sustain operational readiness across campus environments.
Leadership
Executive Chair · National Cybersecurity Student Association (NCSA)
Sept 2023 – May 2026
- Facilitate hands-on workshops covering penetration testing methodology, vulnerability analysis, and secure coding practices.
- Organize and run Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions to develop members' applied offensive and defensive security skills.
Projects
Linux Server Deployment
- Architected and deployed a Linux-based web and email server in VirtualBox, configuring DNS records and securing client-server communications end-to-end.
Windows Server 2016 / Active Directory Lab
- Deployed Windows Server 2016 in a virtualized environment, configuring a fully functional Active Directory domain with user groups, OUs, and access controls.
JWU CTF: Challenge Design
- Authored eight original Capture the Flag challenges for the JWU CTF event, spanning exploit categories including web vulnerabilities, cryptography, and reverse engineering.
Cybersecurity Awareness Platform
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- Designed and deployed an interactive web platform educating users on threat vectors, social engineering, and safe online behavior.
Personal Portfolio Website
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- Built a fully responsive portfolio from scratch (no frameworks) using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with dynamic JSON-driven content loading and CSS animations.
Skills
NetworkingTCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, VLANs, Switches/Routers, Firewalls
CybersecurityThreat Detection, Incident Response, Network Security, Security Hardening, Penetration Testing
Systems & ToolsWindows & Linux Admin, VirtualBox, Wireshark, PuTTY, Active Directory, Network Monitoring
FrameworksNIST CSF, Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD Information Assurance Awareness
ProgrammingC++, C, Assembly, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Bash, HTML/CSS
Other ToolsMySQL, Git, VS Code, Visual Studio, MAMP, Windows Server 2016
Education
Johnson & Wales University · Providence, RI
B.S. in Cyber Threat Intelligence and Defense
Expected Nov 2027
Relevant coursework: Network Security, Cyber Defense, Computer Forensics, Wireless Architecture