BRITTANY GLENN CRICHTON

ASHBURN, VA (571) 245-4679 CRICHTBG@DUKES.JMU.EDU

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position with a dynamic cutting edge technology company where I can apply my engineering, computer science, and mathematical skills and education towards their stated requirements and objectives.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Engineering James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Minor: Computer Science Minor: Mathematics GPA: 3.01/4.0 Accepted into James Madison University Honors Society August 2009 May 2013

CERTIFICATION
Engineer in Training (EIT) National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) October 2012 - Present

WORK EXPERIENCE
Jr. Cyber Security Analyst - SAIC Arlington, VA May2013 - Present The main function was to support the security assessment and risk management program at the Department of State, under the Vanguard 2.2.1 contract. Responsible for assessing federal civilian information systems by identifying risks and recommending potential remediation plans. The information assessments include systems such as password management and financial management systems and are composed of components such as mainframes, VPNs, servers, and workstations. Tasks associated with each assessment include: reviewing system documentation, evaluating organizational policies and procedures, interviewing system staff, examining the configuration of information systems, and developing a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Internship - Applied Security, Inc. Reston, VA June 2012 August 2012 Provided a conclusion with supporting evidence for the ideal approach to an upcoming product. Researched analytical modeling techniques for large databases of internet traffic data Identified requirements for the idealized visualization technique and performed cost benefit analysis Internship - Applied Security, Inc. Reston, VA June 2011 August 2011 Supported the lead software developer with various projects Built, configured, and installed a web server to remotely extract system information from Linux based platforms Created a Linux computing platform using source code to customize the kernel and create a fully functional operating system Conducted research and compiled documents for customers regarding the scope and extent of cyber threats to their equities Child Care - Kinder Care Learning Center Ashburn, VA May 2010 August 2010 th Cared for children ranging from infants to 6 graders and was responsible for teaching the mandatory KinderCare academic curriculum.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Capstone Design - Project Manager: Building Energy Optimization - algorithm based analytical modeling Computing and Telecom. Networks - Project Manager: IPv6/VoIP Digital Phone Service Development Circuits and Instrumentation - Project Manager: Photointerruptor - develop, design, and test Engineering Design: Construct a Human Powered Vehicle for a Client with Cerebral Palsy

COMPETITIVE SKILLS
Operating Systems Windows Mac Linux Productivity Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word Programming Java Perl HTML C++ Modeling CES Labview Lingo Matlab & Simulink SimaPro SolidWorks Development Exsys Corvid NeuroShell2 Other Technical writing Analytical analysis Critical thinking Project management Research