Zachary Ryan

Cybersecurity Student | Navy Veteran

Zachary Ryan

About Me

I’m a U.S. Navy veteran with experience working on nuclear propulsion systems, where I developed strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and the ability to stay calm in high-pressure environments.

I’m now pursuing my B.S. in Cybersecurity at Robert Morris University, focusing on digital forensics, system security, network engineering, and threat detection.

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Education

Robert Morris University

B.S. in Cybersecurity (In Progress)

Aug 2024 – Dec 2026 · Moon Township, PA

  • Coursework in Risk Management, Digital Forensics, OS Security, and Computer Networking
  • Dean’s List | Fall 2024 - Present
  • Active in campus Cybersecurity club & CTF Competitions

Skills

SQL
Python
Java
Windows
Linux
PowerShell
Git / GitHub
Cybersecurity
Digital Forensics
Wireshark
Nmap
Communication
Team Leadership
Cyberlaw
TCP/IP

Experience

United States Navy

Machinist Mate, Nuclear Reactor Dept.

July 2020 – Sept 2023 · Norfolk, VA

  • Operated & maintained nuclear propulsion systems.
  • Monitored critical indicators & logs.
  • Enforced strict safety and access control standards.

Sewickley BMW / Audi / Porsche

Detailer & Photographer

Sept 2023 – Aug 2024 · Sewickley, PA

  • Prepared luxury cars to showroom standards.
  • Worked directly with sales & service teams.
  • Captured high-quality automotive photography.

Projects

AI Network Anomaly Lab

Full-stack SOC-style lab simulating network flows, scoring them with Isolation Forest ML models in FastAPI, and visualizing anomalies in a React dashboard with SQLite storage.

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AI-Powered Phishing Email Detector

Full-stack phishing detection system using FastAPI + React that analyzes email content, evaluates headers, rewrites phishing emails safely, and stores all results in SQLite.

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Docker Network Segmentation & Attack Lab

Simulated a segmented Docker network using iptables and an attacker container to demonstrate lateral movement and firewall rule effectiveness.

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Port Scanner

Web-based port scanner built to quickly enumerate open ports for reconnaissance and vulnerability assessments.

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Password Cracker

Java program simulating brute-force password cracking while also generating secure random passwords.

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Personal Portfolio Website

Clean, responsive HTML/CSS portfolio website showcasing cybersecurity work, labs, and technical experience.

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Achievements & Activities

Contact Me

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