Rythem Anderson-Seawell
Carrollton
Summary
Detail-oriented and driven Cybersecurity senior at Old Dominion University with hands-on experience in network security, SIEM alert analysis, incident response, and system hardening. Adept at using tools like Wireshark and Splunk to monitor traffic, detect threats, and support fast-paced security operations. Passionate about protecting mission-critical systems and preventing cyber attacks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
STUDENT SOC & SECURITY ANALYST (PROJECT WORK)
CYBERSECURITY LAB & ACADEMIC PROJECTS — ODU
Norfolk
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Performed packet analysis using Wireshark to detect suspicious ICMP/FTP traffic in controlled lab environments.
- Analyzed SIEM alerts and documented escalation decisions for capstone assignments.
- Conducted digital forensic examinations using Autopsy to recover, analyze, and document evidence from hard drives, USB devices, and virtual machines.
PROBLEM SOLVER/ FULFILLMENT ASSOCIATE
AMAZON
Suffolk
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Diagnosed and resolved system and network issues by analyzing logs and traffic patterns to prevent downtime.
- Collaborated across IT and operations teams to share data and implement strategies that improved system reliability.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected technical incidents, using critical thinking to maintain security and productivity under pressure.
Education
B.S - Cyber Security
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Health Science
VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hampton, VA05-2021
Skills
- Security Tools: Wireshark, Splunk, Snort, SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewalls
- Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, Kali), Windows
- Networking: TCP/IP, Subnetting, OSI Model
- Malware analysis basics, Log analysis, Incident response playbooks
Timeline
STUDENT SOC & SECURITY ANALYST (PROJECT WORK)
CYBERSECURITY LAB & ACADEMIC PROJECTS — ODU
05.2024 - 12.2025
PROBLEM SOLVER/ FULFILLMENT ASSOCIATE
AMAZON
03.2023 - 03.2025
B.S - Cyber Security
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Health Science
VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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