Hello,
I'm Nicholas Donovan

About me

I am a dedicated student pursuing a Master's in Computer Science with a specialization in cybersecurity, and I am passionate about promoting education and advocacy in privacy and security. I hold elected officer positions within various cybersecurity groups, am a competitive CTF team member, and actively engage as both a mentor and mentee among my peers.

I specialize in security, networking, and programming, and I am constantly looking for opportunities to enhance my skills and stay updated with industry advancements. My passion for security and technology, combined with my determination to succeed, drives me to innovate and learn continuously. I am excited to work alongside industry leaders to help create a more secure and connected world, and I am eager to showcase my dedication and drive to succeed.

Proficiencies

  • AWS
  • BurpSuite
  • C++
  • CTF
  • Cloud
  • CyberSec
  • Development
  • EndpointSec
  • Forensics
  • GDB
  • Git
  • JUnit
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • Leadership
  • Linux
  • MongoDB
  • NIST CSF
  • Networking
  • OSINT
  • OffSec
  • PHP
  • Pen Testing
  • Privacy
  • Privilege Esc.
  • Python
  • Radare2
  • Rust
  • SQL
  • SQLi
  • Software Dev
  • TDD
  • Typescript
  • Virtualization

Personal Projects, Presentations, and Research

Snapshot of the Personal Privacy Presentation

Personal Privacy

In the Era of Surveillance - Apr. 2024

An exploration into safeguarding autonomy & online freedom based on real examples of phishing, breaches & more.

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JSimpleArgs

Java

Simple, flexible, and user-friendly Java library for parsing command-line arguments in Java applications.

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HashEm

Rust

A robust checksum calculator designed to compute checksums for both directories and individual files.

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Score Spy

Python / MongoDB

An easy-to-use bot that tracks user scores in Telegram for Wordle. You can create leaderboards for your group or channel, challenge your friends, and keep track of your progress over time.

Certifications

CompTIA S+ Logo

CompTIA Security+

Exp: June 2027

Issuer: CompTIA

CompTIA A+ Logo

CompTIA A+

Exp: June 2027

Issuer: CompTIA

CompTIA Network+ Logo

CompTIA Network+

Expired

Issuer: CompTIA

Training Certifications

THM Jr Penetration Tester Logo

Jr Penetration Tester

Issuer: TryHackMe

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