Career
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Education, experience, projects, and skills for Nathen Higginbotham, a cybersecurity student at Ohio University.
Summary
Detail-oriented cybersecurity student with hands-on IT support experience and a strong foundation in hardware, software, and network troubleshooting. Proven ability to deliver effective solutions in fast-paced environments with a willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.
Education
Ohio University — Athens, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Operations | Expected May 2029
GPA: 3.9 | Sophomore
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- IT Support Staff | Ohio University, Athens, OH — 2025 – Present
- Provide on-site technical support to students, faculty, and staff for hardware and software issues.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity, system configurations, and account access problems.
- Document support tickets and escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution.
- Pool Lifeguard | Westerville Parks and Recreation, Westerville, OH — 07/2023 – Present
- Responded to emergencies and administered first aid promptly and effectively.
- Enforced pool regulations and maintained a safe environment for all guests.
- Provided friendly guest interactions and answered facility and activity questions.
- Cashier & Custard Server | Whit's Frozen Custard, Westerville, OH — 06/2022 – 06/2023
- Operated cash register and processed payments accurately across multiple payment types.
- Assisted customers with product selection and maintained a clean checkout area.
Projects
- Messiah Daycare App | Web Application Developer — 2026
- Helped develop a full-stack daycare management web application in a three-person team using Python, Flask, and Azure SQL Server.
- Collaborated through GitHub with version control workflows including branching, merging, and pull requests.
- ThreatForge | Malware Analysis & Threat Research — 2026 – Present
- Perform ongoing malware analysis through ThreatForge, a hands-on threat research curriculum developed with an industry cybersecurity professional.
- Conduct static binary triage of malware samples in an isolated Kali Linux environment, documenting indicators and analysis findings.
Skills
Technical: Software & hardware troubleshooting, network troubleshooting, Linux systems, PC construction, deploying AI LLMs
Software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail, Calendar)
Certifications: CPR Certified, Lifeguard Certification
Leadership & Activities
Ohio University Cybersecurity Club — President | April 2026 – Present
Ohio University Wrestling Club — Member | Fall 2025 – Present
Wrestling & Volleyball Team Captain — Motivated and supported teammates through leadership during junior and senior year of high school.
Volunteer Wrestling Coach — Coaching current students at Westerville Central High School, applying competitive experience to develop athletes.
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