M. J. Fernez

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Email: mjf@mjfer.net

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-fernez-357878108

Work History

Information Security Analyst - Adelphi University (2019-)

• Led cybersecurity incident response and threat intelligence to detect and respond to security threats.
• Managed core security platforms including Splunk, MISP, EDR, and developed custom tooling and automation to improve security operations.
• Led enterprise endpoint security initiatives, deploying BitLocker to university assets.
• Regularly engaged with the community and leadership on emerging threats and online safety.
• Led job shadowing program for CS students.

Adjunct Faculty - Adelphi University (2023-)

• CSC171 - Intro to Programming Python (Lab section) (Spring 2023 - Fall 2024)
• CSC 620 - Digital Forensics (Spring 2024-present)
• CSC 190 - CS Orientation Seminar (Spring & Fall 2025)
• CSC 650 - Cybersecurity Concepts (Fall 2025)

Microsoft Exchange Admin - aaronbasha.com / reginebasha.com (2023-)

• Assisted with migration from a compromised email provider.
• Onboarded and managed Microsoft Exchange for employees.
• Provided general IT help desk support to employees when needed.

Earlier Work History

• Data Entry, Lien Representative - Health Plus Management (2017 - 2019)
• Math Tutor - Mathnasium (2016 - 2017)
• Research Assistant - Adelphi University (2012 - 2015) - Publication

Education

Master's Degree: Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity

• John Jay College of Criminal Justice, May 2019
• Fieldwork (for degree completion): Data Visualization with Elastic @ NCFTA, New York Office (2019 - 2022)

Bachelor's Degree: Physics

• Adelphi University, May 2015

Technical and Vocational skills

Professional knowledge

• Cybersecurity Incident Response and Triage
• Scripting languages: Python, Bash, Powershell
• Forensic and Data Recovery Software: FTK, Autopsy
• SIEM: Splunk, ELK
• Technical Writing/Documentation
• Linux system administration
• REST API conventions, web scraping

Personal knowledge

• Programming languages: Python, C, nasm assembler
• Operating systems: Windows, Linux, BSD
• Embedded electronics: AVR, Raspberry Pi
• Music production/composition: Audacity, Musescore, Sonic Pi