Marsha Jelleff is a NYC based Cybersecurity Software Engineer with 9+ years of experience in developing and maintaining secure software applications.
She has a proven ability to apply security principles to the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
She is currently pursuing her CISSP certification and seeking a challenging role to use her skills to protect organizations from cyber threats.
Certifications
Comptia Security+, (ISC)² CC
Qualys: Endpoint Detection and Response, PCI Compliance
Fortinet: NSE 3 Network Security Associate
Dept. of Homeland Security: Critical Infrastructure Protection, Supply Chain Management, Cloud Security
Other: Cyber Forensics, Firewalls, Cryptography
Education
Columbia University New York, NY
Major: Computer Science, Sept 2018-Jan 2021
Relevant Coursework
- CS: Fundamentals of Computer Systems, CS Theory, Databases, Intro to CS and Programming in Java
- Data Structures and Algorithms: Big O, Sorting and Searching Algorithms
- Maths: Calc I, II, III, Linear Algebra, Discrete Maths: Probability, Statistics, Graph Theory
- University Writing: Data and Society
Honors: Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, GS Scholarship
Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY
Degree: Associate of Arts, May 2014, GPA: 3.5/4.0, Major: Computer Science
Relevant Coursework
- CS: Computer Hardware 155, Computer Software 255, MSOffice Suite
- Design: Multimedia Digital Art
- Science: Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Honors: SIROCS Scholarship, Dean’s List, Graduation with Honors
Experience
Web App Designer, New York, NY
Freelance, 2014-present
- Web App Engineering: HTML, CSS, Javascript, BCrypt, Git
- Graphic Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Gimp, Blender 3D
- Wedding, Headshot, and Restaurant Photography
The Parris Foundation, New York, NY
Lead STEM Instructor, 2013-2014
- Prepared lesson plans and lectured for 6th-8th grade STEM weekend program
- Instructor training in LEGO Robotics systems
- Created and implemented robotics curriculum for grades 6-8
Stem-Engines Research Collaborative at the City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Researcher, 2007-2008
- Developed toxicology screening protocols for Daphnia Pulex responses to nano-particle stimuli
- Co-authored study abstracts and Initiated Program Inauguration
- Presented at the Symposium at Argonne Laboratory & Fermi National Lab
Skills
Programming:
Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, LaTex, Bash, Git, SDLC
Natural Languages:
Intermediate French, Conversational Spanish, Native English
Soft Skills:
Public Speaking (Captain and MVP of Speech and Debate Team, CFHS), Leadership (President of French Club, BMCC)
Other Activities
Volunteer: World Science Festival, New York Road Runners Club, GrowNYC
Dujiangyan Panda Conservation and Research Centre: Chengdu, China
Hackathons: Chainlink Fall 2022, LionHack / Blockchain@Columbia's NYC hackathon for crypto builders
Athletics: New York Road Runners: Active Member, PADI Rescue SCUBA Diver, Tae Kwon Do Blue Belt, Spartan Races
World Science Festival, New York Road Runners Club, GrowNYC
Dujiangyan Panda Conservation and Research Centre: Chengdu, China
Chainlink Fall 2022, LionHack / Blockchain@Columbia's NYC hackathon for crypto builders
New York Road Runners: Active Member, PADI Rescue SCUBA Diver, Tae Kwon Do Blue Belt, Spartan Races
