Martin Topp

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Professional Summary

Cybersecurity student and RA at Indiana Institute of Technology pursuing Honors B.S. in Cybersecurity and B.A.S. in Criminal Justice. Windows Specialty Lead & Offensive Security Specialist at Indiana Tech Cyber Warriors with expertise in network defense, red teaming, Active Directory management, and security hardening. Experienced in Python development, Linux administration, and infrastructure management. Competitive cybersecurity professional with top finishes in CCDC, NCAE, and other national competitions. Aspiring to make an impact in cybersecurity leadership and defensive operations.

Education

Honors B.S. in Cybersecurity & Honors B.A.S. in Criminal Justice

Indiana Institute of Technology
Expected May 2027

GPA: 3.9 | Dean's List All Semesters

• President of Student Government Association

• Member of Honors Program & National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

• Competitions: CCDC (Top 6 Nationals), NCAE Cyber Games (MVP), CPTC, UBuff Lockdown, NCL

Experience

Windows Specialty Lead & Offensive Security Specialist

Indiana Tech Cyber Warriors
August 2023 – Present

• Lead Windows security training sessions covering Active Directory, Group Policy, and hardening strategies

• Design and execute Red Team exercises to simulate real-world attack scenarios

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for incident response and system hardening

• Mentor team members in Windows security best practices and offensive security techniques

Resident Assistant

Indiana Institute of Technology
August 2024 – Present

• Manage community of 32 residents, fostering inclusive and supportive living environment

• Plan and execute academic, social, and professional development programs

• Respond to emergencies and enforce university policies while maintaining positive relationships

• Collaborate with residence life staff to enhance student experience and campus safety

IT Service Agent

Indiana Institute of Technology
September 2023 – May 2024

• Resolved 100+ technical support tickets monthly for faculty, staff, and students

• Provided hardware and software troubleshooting for Windows and Mac systems

• Maintained IT documentation and knowledge base articles

• Assisted with network configuration and printer maintenance across campus

Shift Lead

Tomato Bar
May 2022 – August 2023

• Managed team of 8 employees during high-volume shifts (500+ orders)

• Trained new employees on food safety, customer service, and operational procedures

• Maintained food safety standards and inventory management

Notable Projects

Linux Scoring Engine

• Python-based service monitoring system for SSH, WEB, DNS, and FTP services

• Terminal UI with real-time status updates and automated CSV logging

• Designed for deployment in Virtual Private Cloud environments (AWS/Azure)

Local AI Training System

• Trained local AI model on Indiana Tech documentation for student Q&A system

• Integrated Cyber Warriors competition after-action reports for team training

• Implements web scraping, content indexing, and real-time query processing

CTFd Tryout Portal

• Redesigned and deployed CTFd platform for Cyber Warriors recruitment

• Created challenges covering Digital Forensics, Web Exploitation, OSINT, Crypto, and Pwn

• Managed platform for 100+ tryout participants

Datacenter Infrastructure

• Rebuilt Indiana Tech's student datacenter with 99.98% uptime

• Deployed Proxmox virtualization stack with AD/LDAP integration

• Organized server racks, networking infrastructure, and storage systems

Windows Lab Topology

• Manage 6+ Windows servers with Active Directory, NTP, and RDS services

• Designed and implemented 50+ Group Policy Objects for security compliance

• Configured remote access protocols and secure administrative controls

Technical Skills

Active Directory Group Policy Management Windows Server Admin PowerShell Automation Python Bash Scripting Linux Administration Penetration Testing Red Teaming Vulnerability Assessment HTML/CSS/JavaScript Git Version Control WordPress Development System Hardening Network Configuration

Certifications & Achievements

• NCAE Cyber Games MVP (2025)

• CCDC Top 6 Nationals Competitor

• TRUST Certified Drone Pilot

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) Member

• Dean's List All Semesters

• Adobe Photoshop CS2 Certified

• ServSafe Food Handler Certified

• Student Government President

Portfolio & Online Presence

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