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Benjamin Taylor LSU • Information Systems
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Curriculum Vitae

Benjamin Taylor

Information Systems & Analytics • Cyber Risk Concentration

Information Systems undergraduate at Louisiana State University (E.J. Ourso College of Business). Demonstrated capabilities across enterprise IT operations, IAM policy enforcement, security monitoring, relational data modeling, and quantitative cyber risk analysis under the NIST SP 800-30 framework.

Academic Background

Education

Louisiana State University

E.J. Ourso College of Business • Baton Rouge, LA
Expected December 2026

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Analytics — Cyber Risk Concentration

  • Academic Standing: Cumulative GPA: 3.62 / 4.0
  • Honors & Awards: Dean’s List • LSU President's Award • Academic Scholar Award
  • Professional Affiliations: Active Member, LSU Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
Technical Matrix

Technical Skills & Certifications

Querying & Scripts

Languages & Querying

Data extraction, statistical modeling, and log search syntax.

SQL (Relational Queries) Python (Data Visualization) SPL (Splunk Search Processing) JQL (Jira Query Language)
Systems & Environments

Platforms & Tools

Enterprise environments, database suites, and developer toolchains.

Microsoft 365 Apps Power BI GitHub / Git Bash MySQL Workbench Adobe Creative Suite VS Code Claude Code Jira Antigravity IDE Anaconda Prompt Jupyter Notebooks AWS Management Console
Credentials

Certifications

Industry certifications and active professional pursuits.

✔ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS CCP) ✔ HubSpot Inbound Sales ◷ Actively Pursuing CompTIA Security+ ◷ Actively Pursuing SAFe Scrum Master
Portfolio Highlights

Academic & Technical Projects

★ Featured Spotlight Open Case Study →

HHS Data Breach Analysis

Analyzed the HHS Data Breach dataset using Excel; conducted a team-based risk assessment of the US health sector following the NIST Risk Assessment framework. Proposed mitigation strategies for the most prominent attack vectors and formally presented findings.

NIST SP 800-30 Excel Analytics Threat Modeling Executive Presentation
Web Infrastructure

Static Website Creation

Built a static website using VS Code, GitHub, Anaconda Prompt, and Zurb templates. Registered a domain name and routed traffic securely through Cloudflare CDN and DNS caching.

VS Code GitHub Cloudflare Anaconda Prompt
Database Architecture

Car Dealership Data Modeling

Worked with a team to design an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) model, Relational Data Model, and SQL schema for an automotive dealership database, including metadata and a data dictionary.

ERD Modeling Relational Schema SQL Data Dictionary
Employment Record

Work Experience

Information Systems Intern

Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
BREC • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Contributed to IT security & operations for Louisiana’s largest public recreation agency.
  • Utilized enterprise DBMS’s, Azure, Entra ID, & Jira to enforce IAM policies, user provisioning, security monitoring & grouping, and triaging over 100 IT support tickets.
  • Completed courses on Power BI in down time to expand organizational analytics capabilities.
Azure Entra ID IAM Policies Jira Triage Power BI

Inventory & Systems Assistant

Aug 2023 – May 2024
LSU Screen Arts Department • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Managed equipment, inventory, and departmental computer systems across faculty and studio facilities.
  • Utilized LSU databases and communicated professionally with students and faculty to coordinate equipment checkout and returns smoothly.
LSU Database Systems Hardware Inventory Academic Support

Service Professional

Jul 2024 – Mar 2025
Ewing Outdoor Supply • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Utilized company Information Systems to assist commercial and retail customers, manage warehouse stock levels, and coordinate large-scale order fulfillment and delivery.
  • Demonstrated end-to-end process thinking, inventory precision, and systems awareness in high-volume operations.
Enterprise Inventory IS Order Fulfillment Process Optimization

Independent Brand Owner / Freelance Designer

Jun 2022 – Dec 2025
Self-Employed • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Built and scaled e-commerce businesses: designed products in Adobe Creative Suite, managed supplier relations, ran targeted digital ads, and analyzed ad performance data to optimize conversion rates and revenue.
  • Created custom flyers, visual assets, and marketing graphics for local musicians, brands, businesses, and student organizations.
Adobe Creative Suite E-Commerce Management Ad Performance Analytics Brand Strategy

Food & Beverage Industry Roles

2020 – Present
Various Establishments • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Roles include Waiter, Bartender, Cook, and Busboy, developing exceptional multitasking, composure under peak pressure, attention to customer satisfaction, and proactive collaboration.
  • Tio Javi's Fresh Mex Bar & Grill: Waiter (Jun 2025 – Present)
  • Southern Oaks Athletic Club: Bartender (Apr – Aug 2024) & Cook (Aug 2020 – Oct 2021)
  • Las Palmas: Waiter (Mar – Jul 2023)
  • City Café: Busboy (Oct 2021 – Jun 2022)
Customer Relations Operational Agility Team Collaboration