Ruth Melaku
Woodbridge
Summary
Aspiring IT professional with hands-on experience in digital forensics, database systems, and cybersecurity. Passionate about leveraging technical and analytical skills to support secure and efficient IT operations. Seeking opportunities to apply academic knowledge in real-world environments. Systematic IT professional proficient in network, project and emergency management. Installs hardware, patches software and configures internal systems. Complex problem-solver with top-notch planning and communication strengths.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deck Supervisor / Front Desk Associate
Goldfish Swim School
Woodbridge
04.2022 - Current
- Led instructors in delivering swim lessons, evaluating performance, and safety practices
- Managed front desk operations, including family scheduling, inquiries, and payments
- Maintained cleanliness and safety logs and handled daily supervisory documentation
- Implemented improvements for operational efficiency and staff coordination
Digital Forensic Lab Intern
Alexandria Police Department
Alexandria
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Observed digital forensic techniques, including evidence collection and documentation
- Learned tools and methodologies used in digital investigations
- Collaborated with forensic experts to understand legal and investigative processes
- Strengthened understanding of cybersecurity and evidence preservation
Customer Service Associate
PetSmart
Alexandria
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Helped customers locate products and complete purchases
- Restocked merchandise and organized displays to enhance sales
- Provided friendly service and resolved customer concerns promptly
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05.2026
Skills
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Database Design
- IT Systems Support
- Software Troubleshooting
- Java
- Python
- Windows Operating Systems
- Information Security Awareness
- Logistics Management
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- AWS Security Fundamentals
- Front Desk Operations
- Appointment Scheduling
- Communication
- Multitasking in High-Volume Environments
- Network troubleshooting
Certification
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), 05/25
- CompTIA Security+, 05/25
- Cisco Networking Academy: Introduction to Packet Tracer, 2025
- AWS Security Fundamentals (Second Edition), 03/25
- Contact Tracing, 06/20 - Present
- Wise Financial Literacy, 04/18 - Present
Projects
Speech and Voice Interaction: Enhancing Human-Computer Communication, Human-Computer Interaction Course Project, 2024, Researched NLP and voice interaction systems for virtual assistants and smart devices, Evaluated accessibility tools and discussed ethical concerns such as data privacy and accuracy, Analyzed future implications and challenges of AI-based interfaces Digital Doppelgängers: Ethical Dilemma of AI-Generated Clones, Research Project, 2024, Investigated ethical concerns in AI avatar applications across gaming and education, Analyzed issues, including identity theft and emotional impacts, Proposed frameworks for ethical AI development, including user consent and data protection Database Systems Developer, Goldfish Swim School Project, Marymount University, Fall 2024 - Present, Designed ER diagrams and relational schema to model swim school operations, Wrote SQL queries to manage enrollment, staff, and scheduling in a MySQL environment, Delivered a live demo illustrating practical application of database design concepts
Shadowing Experience
Digital Forensic Lab Intern, Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria, VA, 01/19/25, Observed digital forensic techniques, including evidence collection and documentation, Learned tools and methodologies used in digital investigations, Collaborated with forensic experts to understand legal and investigative processes, Strengthened understanding of cybersecurity and evidence preservation
Timeline
Digital Forensic Lab Intern
Alexandria Police Department
01.2025 - 01.2025
Deck Supervisor / Front Desk Associate
Goldfish Swim School
04.2022 - Current
Customer Service Associate
PetSmart
05.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Marymount University
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