Samuel Mills
Fairfax
Summary
Detail-oriented Cybersecurity and Risk Analysis professional with expertise in compliance, secure systems, and operational risk management. CompTIA Security+ certified with NSA-recognized academic performance. Skilled in cybersecurity research, HIPAA compliance, and risk mitigation, leveraging data analytics and automation to enhance operational visibility and inform security decisions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity & Autonomous Systems Intern
Army Cyber Institute
West Point
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported daily operational setup and teardown of controlled research environments to enable programming, testing, and validation of autonomous aquatic robotic platforms for search-and-rescue missions.
- Assisted multidisciplinary teams conducting cybersecurity research on autonomous and operational technology (OT) systems operating in high-risk, contested environments.
- Performed threat modeling and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and support mitigation strategies for mission-critical autonomous platforms.
- Contributed to DevSecOps processes supporting secure deployment and integration of aquatic and ground-based autonomous systems.
- Supported U.S. Army officer cadet Field Summer Training by integrating unmanned aerial systems (thermal ISR) and ground robotic platforms supporting electronic warfare training scenarios.
- Developed and presented a technical summary of research activities and findings to senior Army Cyber Institute leadership; awarded the Army Cyber Institute Cyber Coin for contributions.
Business Intelligence & Process Automation Consultant
Pre-LLC Exploration / Stealth Startup
01.2025 - Current
- Built KPI dashboards in Power BI and Excel, enhancing visibility into inventory accuracy and supplier performance.
- Designed and automated inventory management workflows, minimizing operational risk and financial exposure across small-business supply chains.
- Analyzed operational data to identify inefficiencies and control gaps, supporting data-driven risk mitigation.
- Partnered with stakeholders to translate business and security requirements into actionable reporting and automation solutions.
Specimen Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Fairfax
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed and tracked high-volume biological samples in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) to ensure data integrity throughout the workflow.
- Applied HIPAA, OSHA, and biohazard compliance standards to protect sensitive data and maintain secure operational workflows.
- Identified and resolved data discrepancies, reducing rejection rates and improving quality control across laboratory operations.
- Maintained strict chain-of-custody procedures to uphold regulatory compliance and facilitate successful audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Security and Risk Analysis (Cyber Operations Concentration)
The Pennsylvania State University – College of Information Science And Technology
State College,PA08-2025
Skills
- Process Automation
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Dashboard Development
- Data Visualization
- Excel
- Python
- Microsoft DAX
- Looker
- R-Studio
- Linux
- Data Integrity
- Workflow Optimization
- Incident Response
- Risk Management
- Threat Detection
- Security Controls
- Compliance
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, 12/25
- NSA Certificate of Excellence in Cybersecurity and Risk Analysis, 12/25
- CompTIA CySA+, In Progress
- ISACA CISA, In Progress
Target Roles
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- SOC Analyst
- GRC Analyst
- Risk Analyst
Timeline
Business Intelligence & Process Automation Consultant
Pre-LLC Exploration / Stealth Startup
01.2025 - Current
Cybersecurity & Autonomous Systems Intern
Army Cyber Institute
06.2023 - 08.2023
Specimen Technician
Quest Diagnostics
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Security and Risk Analysis (Cyber Operations Concentration)
The Pennsylvania State University – College of Information Science And Technology