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Ryan K. Grimes
About Me
My name is Ryan Grimes, and I am a graduating senior majoring in cybersecurity at Hampton University with a strong interest in coding, digital forensics, and risk management. My academic journey has been shaped by hands-on coursework, national competitions, and research opportunities that have sharpened my technical abilities and critical thinking skills. Proficient in JavaScript and skilled in Unix, Python and SQL, my academic background and passion for cybersecurity position me as a valuable candidate. Eager to apply my skills in a real-world setting, I bring a strong work ethic and effective problem-solving abilities. I look forward to contributing to a dynamic team and discussing how my enthusiasm aligns with my team’s goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree (September 2022 – May 2026)
Hampton University, Hampton, VA – Cyber Security (Computer Science Track)
Cumulative GPA: 3.51
Relevant Coursework: Computer Programming I and II, Discrete Structures, Data Structures I and II, Computer Organization I and II, Psychology, Terrorism & National Security Management, DatabaseManagement Systems, Digital Forensics, Laws; Ethics; and Policy of Cyberspace, and Risk Management.
Experience
Project Hackathon
January 2022
Tasked with creating randomly assigned programs using Scratch and Javascript in a randomly selected group under a time-limit. Aforementioned program had to be explained using a visual and oral presentation then demonstrated to a board of judges.
Peer Tutor
September 2023 - Present
In collaboration with the Hampton University Computer Science Department, I provide tutoring in Computer Programming courses with a focus in Javascript programming.
Toyota Leadership Academy
December 2023 - May 2024
Responsible for developing learning plans for high school students that actively engages them into the computer science career field while additionally providing mentor counsel.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon
January 2024- Present
Upsilon Pi Epsilon also known as the International Computer Science Honors Society. To be a member one must be a computer science major and maintain a 3.2 or higher GPA.
Student Recruitment Team, Team Leader, Spirit and Special Events Committee
January 2024- Present
Organized and led recruitment events to promote school spirit and engage prospective students.
Leidos Pirates Quest Capture the Flag
October 2024
Placed 14th in a cybersecurity competition with 100 competitors, tackling challenges in cryptography, hardware, DNS, command-line interface, and source code injection.
ADMI Capture the Flag Competition
March 2025
Competed in cybersecurity Capture the Flag challenges, applying problem-solving and technical skills in cryptography, reverse engineering, and network analysis and placed 4th.
Men’s Caucus, Event Planning Committee
March 2025 - Present
Collaborated with team members to organize campus events focused on empowerment, leadership, and community engagement for male students.
SGX3 Coding Institute
June 2025
Selected for an intensive summer program focused on software development, research, and scientific gateways, working in teams under faculty and industry mentorship.
Certifications
Google Cybersecurity Specialist (2024)
Google Career Certificates
COMPTIA Security+ (2024)
COMPTIA
SQL and Relational Databases 101 (2025)
IBM’s Cognitive Class
Big Data 101 (2025)
IBM’s Cognitive Class
NoSQL and DBaaS 1001 (2025)
IBM’s Cognitive Class
Accessing Hadoop Data Using Hive (2025)
IBM’s Cognitive Class
Terminal, Bash & VIM Essentials
Amigoscode
Git & Github Fundamentals
Amigoscode
Spring Boot for Beginners
Amigoscode