Andrew Swartz
Network Engineer
Junior Network Engineer at Volta Inc and CCNA holder, focused on configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure. I build on that experience through hands-on networking and virtualization in my homelab. B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from Indiana University Southeast (4.0 GPA), currently pursuing a Master's in Cybersecurity at Georgia Tech. Published IEEE author (x2).
Certification Progress
What's Next
Earn a Fortinet NSE 4
Pursuing Fortinet NSE certification to deepen expertise in enterprise firewall management, threat protection, and secure network architecture.
Graduate from Georgia Tech
Completing an M.S. in Cybersecurity at Georgia Tech, building on a strong undergraduate foundation in CS and Mathematics.
Earn the CCNP
The CCNP is the next logical step for CCNA holders and network engineers. This will teach me how to be a more thorough network architect.
Develop BGP Experience
BGP is a protocol that I run into almost daily, and the CCNA did not cover it to the depths I would prefer. I am preparing by watching lessons over BGP configuration and troubleshooting.
Projects
Networking & Infrastructure Homelab
Cisco Catalyst, Cisco ASA, Proxmox, Pi-hole, Splunk
- Built and manage a Proxmox environment for network monitoring, virtualization, and hands-on lab work.
- Configured Cisco ASA firewall and Cisco Catalyst switch to secure and segment network traffic.
- Deployed Splunk instances for SIEM demonstration and log correlation.
- Hosted secure website and configured Pi-hole for network-wide ad and malware blocking.
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O.MG Mitigation
Hardware Security
- Developed a system to encrypt keystrokes in real time with rotating ciphers.
- Bypassed hardware-level MitM keylogging and payload injection.
- Authored an IEEE paper analyzing potential threat actors and possible intrusions mitigated.
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Facial Recognition & 2FA on Raspberry Pi
Logical Security
- Integrated multi-factor authentication with facial recognition for secure access.
- Designed a low-resource secure system on Raspberry Pi.
- Authored an IEEE-published paper on system design and implementation.
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Experience
Junior Network Engineer
May 2026 -- PresentVolta Inc · Louisville, KY
- Troubleshoot network connectivity and client issues across Cisco Catalyst and Nexus environments, working with Cisco IOS and IOS XE.
- Prioritize ticket queues to ensure timely resolution of client issues in alignment with SLAs.
- Work with FortiGate, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer, using Elastic and Wireshark for monitoring and analysis.
Computer Science Tutor
Aug 2025 -- May 2026Indiana University Southeast · New Albany, IN
- Provided one-on-one and group tutoring for students in programming and cybersecurity courses.
- Assisted with lab exercises, debugging, and problem-solving to reinforce technical concepts.
- Supported student learning by explaining complex topics clearly and offering study strategies.
Third Shift Merchandising Associate
Jan 2023 -- Dec 2024Kroger · Jeffersonville, IN
- Emphasized attention to detail and independent problem-solving in overnight operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and peers to coordinate workload and maintain store standards.
Technical Skills
Network Engineering
Network Security, Monitoring & Analysis
Scripting & Automation
Lab & Study Tools
Platforms & Systems
Professional Development
Cyber Competitions: NCL
Sep 2025 -- Present- Competed in National Cyber League challenges covering OSI, Cryptography, Password Cracking, Log Analysis, Network Traffic Analysis, etc.
- Ranked in Top 4% National Cyber League -- Fall 2025.
- Ranked Top 1% individual game and Top 1% team game -- Spring 2026.
Cyber Competitions: CCDC
Sep 2025 -- Present- Participated in Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition simulating enterprise defense under live attacks.
- Applied SIEM, log analysis, and incident response techniques in competitive environments.
- Hardened routers, firewalls, and Linux servers against red team attacks.
- Placed second in qualifier CCDC, advanced to wildcard round.
Information Systems Security Association
Aug 2024 -- Present- Engage with cybersecurity professionals and chapter events to strengthen applied security knowledge.
- Attend monthly meetings, listen to cybersecurity lectures, and volunteer at conferences.
Computer Science Group
Aug 2022 -- Present- Collaborate with peers to explore cybersecurity and programming topics.
- Engage in campus IEEE events and technical lectures to deepen cybersecurity knowledge.