Brady Cook

Network Analyst Intern

Supporting enterprise networking operations and infrastructure initiatives. Assisting with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational improvements within a large-scale transportation environment.

IT Intern

As an IT intern for Aramark, I made sure our POS systems operated for over 45,000-50,000+ customers during Virginia Tech Athletics gamedays.

Internal Vice President

As Internal VP, my main responsibliities are ensuring our organization meets Virginia Tech's Registered Student Organization (RSO) guidelines

CTF Developer

I have helped out with George Mason University's CS Club annual hackathon, called HackFax. More specifically, I helped out in the Networking portion CTF (Capture the Flag) competition where users solve challenges in order to earn points.

Frontend Developer Intern

I completed an Internship for Halvex Hosting where I created & updated webpages (like I'm doing with this one!).

Member

While enrolled at the Academies of Loudoun (a local STEM magnet school), I was a member of the school's CSHS Chapter. During that time, I helped carry out the AcademiesHacks hackathon, as I taught a networking workshop, as well as guide other workshops. On top of that, I also assisted with the AcademiesHacks CTF by creating challenges and being on site to troubleshoot.

Team Member & Competitor

As a part of my Cybersecurity class, students participate in the Air Force Association's Cyberpatriot Competition, where teams work together to harden virtual machines and secure networks. During the two years that my team participated, we reached the Gold and Platinum tiers (which are the top 66% and 33%, respectively).

Eagle Scout

While a member of Troop 1158, I served multiple leadership positions ranging from Troop Historian to Senior Patrol Leader on the Patrol Leaders Council (the troops governing body). During my time, I also served as a mentor to younger scouts and taught them skills such as First Aid and conflict resolution, and I was eventually was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on July 23rd, 2022, becoming Troop 1158’s 105th Eagle Scout. I was subsequently awarded the Eagle Scout Bronze Palm on August 16th, 2022, for completing 5 merit bages beyond the 21 required to become an Eagle Scout.