Howard Poston
Dayton, USA
Freelancer
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LANGUAGES
English
Native or bilingual proficiency
SKILL DETAILS
Training
Information Security Training
Technology
Machine Learning
Cyber Security
Software & Programming
C, C++
Java
Python
Algorithm Development
Assembly
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
July
2015
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July
2017
Cybersecurity R&D S&E
Sandia National Labs , Livermore, CA, US- Cybersecurity research and development including malware reverse engineering, cryptographic algorithm security and efficiency analysis, and network analytics.
September
2013
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June
2015
Research Assistant
Air Force Institute of Technology , WPAFB, OH, USA- Performed research in game theory and cryptography while pursuing a Master's degree in Cyber Operations.
October
2014
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December
2014
Technical Intern
Air Force Research Labs , WPAFB,OH,US- Explored application of machine learning algorithms to large datasets
July
2007
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August
2013
Library Aide
Greene County Public Library , Beavercreek, OH, US- Shelved borrowed items, tidied library, performed other tasks as needed
August
2011
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June
2013
Research Assistant
Air Force Institute of Technology , WPAFB, OH, US- Performed research on anomaly detection and intrusion detection systems. Developed software for the automatic creation of interesting, solvable Sokoban games. Designed and implemented software for automatically detecting roads, parking lots, and intersections within Wide Area Motion Imagery (WAMI) video data based upon features extracted by an automated vehicle tracking algorithm.
May
2011
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August
2011
Technical Intern
Air Force Institute of Technology , WPAFB, OH, US- Performed research on intrusion and anomaly detection and network traffic datasets. Audited a graduate-level class on multi-objective optimization to further this research. Designed and began development of a host-based intrusion detection system using a multi-agent approach. Continued work with evaluating and modifying the jREMISA intrusion detection software.
May
2010
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August
2010
Technical Intern
Air Force Institute of Technology , WPAFB, OH, US- Performed research on intrusion detection, anomaly detection, artificial immune systems, multi-objective optimization, network intrusion detection, and network traffic datasets. Worked to evaluate and extend the Java Retrovirus-Inspired Multi-Objective Immune System Algorithm (jREMISA) intrusion detection system designed and implemented as part of a Master’s thesis by a previous student.
EDUCATION
October
2013
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June
2015
Masters of Cyber Operations
Air Force Institute of Technology- Master's degree in Cyber Operations studying reverse engineering, cryptography, digital forensics, and penetration testing. Minor in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
August
2009
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May
2013
Bachelor's of Science in Computer Engineering
University of Dayton- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering with dual degree in Electrical Engineering. Electives included software reverse engineering.
VOLUNTEER WORK
2015
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2017
Volunteer
Reins in Motion , Livermore, CA, US- Helped with teaching disabled children how to ride horses.