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Keenan Thompson

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Introduction to Python for Developers

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Introduction to Python for Developers

Insights evangelist, spreading the gospel of data-driven decision-making.

My Work

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Analyzing Students' Mental Health

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Introduction to Python for Developers

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Intermediate Python for Developers

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Analyzing Students' Mental Health

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My Certifications

These are the industry credentials that I’ve earned.

Introduction to SQL

Introduction to SQL

Other Certificates

ISC2 CISSP

AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

AWS AI Practitioner

CompTIA Sec+

DataCamp Course Completion

Take a look at all the courses I’ve completed on DataCamp.

Courses

Introduction to SQL
Intermediate SQL
Joining Data in SQL
Understanding Cloud Computing

My Work Experience

Where I've interned and worked during my career.

U.S. Air Force Reserve | Jul 2025 - Present

Combat Crew Communications

Support airborne operations through secure handling and management of COMSEC materials. Maintain cryptographic equipment and verified keying material for operational confidentiality. Train personnel on classified material handling, COMSEC procedures, and emergency destruction protocols. Support audits and compliance reviews to maintain accountability for all communication systems.
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Everfox | Feb 2025 - Present

Principle Security Engineer

Deploy and maintain the EverInsight behavioral analytics platform to support secure operations and maintain baseline compliance. Automate deployments, patching, and configuration enforcement across RHEL 9 and VMware ESXi environments using Jenkins, Ansible, and Python. Lead the GRC process for EverInsight, preparing audit-ready documentation and aligning operations with established security standards. Perform configuration validation, troubleshooting, and documentation to support recurring inspections and compliance reviews. Maintain secure system baselines and assist with ongoing compliance verification activities.

U.S. Air Force Reserve | Feb 2024 - Jul 2025

Information Technology Specialist

Administered secure network configurations across classified and unclassified environments. Performed vulnerability assessments and implemented mitigations to maintain system compliance. Conducted patching, baseline updates, and software deployments for secure environments. Developed and maintained documentation supporting audits and continuity operations. Coordinated secure connectivity between mission and administrative systems. Participated in cybersecurity inspections and readiness evaluations to ensure compliance.

Raytheon | Oct 2023 - Feb 2025

Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst (Vulnerability Management)

using Tenable Nessus, Ivanti, and Splunk to detect and remediate high- severity findings. Delivered compliance assurance by mapping system controls to NIST 800-53, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity standards, ensuring readiness for government audits. Coordinated with network operations teams to implement change control processes, minimizing mission impact while securing classified environments. Conducted access management reviews and strengthened AD policies. Automated security reporting using Splunk dashboards, improving visibility into threat detection and vulnerability trends for senior leadership.

edX | May 2023 - Sep 2024

Cybersecurity Instructor

Delivered instruction on cybersecurity fundamentals, risk analysis, cloud security (AWS/Azure), vulnerability management, and Active Directory administration to diverse student cohorts. Developed and taught hands-on labs covering penetration testing, Splunk, Linux/Windows system administration, and DevSecOps pipelines. Mentored and evaluated students on technical exercises, ensuring mastery of NIST cybersecurity frameworks, CTI analysis, and GRC practices. Created course content and assessments that improved student pass rates and knowledge retention. Leveraged industry tools (Splunk, Nessus, Active Directory, cloud services) to bridge academic theory with real-world defense/cyber operations.

Epsilon, Inc. | Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

SOC Analyst

educational institutions. Conducted threat hunting and CTI analysis, providing actionable intelligence reports on emerging nation-state and criminal cyber threats targeting enterprise and government clients. Executed incident response investigations, leveraging Splunk and Palo Alto Cortex to detect, contain, and eradicate adversary activity. Performed vulnerability assessments in both on-prem and cloud environments (Azure), providing remediation guidance aligned with NIST standards. Developed playbooks and standard operating procedures.

Early Warning® | Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

Information Security Analyst

Ensured compliance with PCI DSS and OFAC regulations, safeguarding payment systems and protecting sensitive financial data. Conducted user security assessments on core payment platforms, identifying and resolving threats from user misuse of the application. Used Splunk dashboards to monitor security events, proactively identifying anomalies in payment transaction environments. Coordinated with development teams to integrate security controls into financial applications, strengthening defense-in-depth posture

Air National Guard | Aug 2016 - Aug 2022

Aerospace Mechanic

Performed maintenance, inspection, and repair of aircraft systems ensuring mission readiness. Diagnosed electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic system issues using technical data and schematics. Documented maintenance actions and verified adherence to quality assurance standards. Supported aircraft launch and recovery operations to maintain mission schedules. Collaborated with flight crews and maintenance control to troubleshoot discrepancies. Participated in debriefs and implemented corrective actions based on inspection findings. Ensured compliance with technical orders, safety procedures, and Air Force maintenance policies. Contributed to process improvements for readiness tracking and reporting efficiency.

My Education

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Arizona State University

About Me

Keenan Thompson

CISSP-certified Security Engineer with experience in enterprise and DoD environments. Skilled in system hardening, vulnerability management, and compliance under NIST 800-53, RMF, and CIS Benchmarks. Hands-on with Linux, VMware ESXi, Jenkins, Python,

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