Lea Tice

Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN

Responsible for ensuring the security of critical IT systems by leading the university’s vulnerability management efforts.

Conduct regular scans of the network and IT infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities and potential threats .

Evaluate and analyze security threats using various tools and methodologies to assess their severity and potential impact on systems and data.

Identify vulnerabilities and risks within the network and applications, providing thorough analysis to ensure they are addressed before they can be exploited.

Analyze the potential impact of identified threats and vulnerabilities, taking into consideration system integrity, operational continuity, and data security.

Compile comprehensive risk assessment reports that detail the identified vulnerabilities, their impact, and recommended remediation strategies.

Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement remediation measures, ensuring that identified vulnerabilities are effectively mitigated and security risks are minimized.

Designing and deploying realistic phishing campaigns to test employee awareness.

Analyzing the "Incident" queue in Microsoft Defender to distinguish between "True Positives" (actual attacks) and "False Positives" (legitimate user activity).

Department of Veteran Affairs | Terre Haute, IN

Process adds/drops, change in degree/major, and non-degree registrations for veteran students.

Process veteran enrollment benefit forms and certification letters.

Assist with general inquiries about VA Educational Benefits.

Maintain regulatory confidentiality compliance in accordance with federal, state, and Indiana State University policies and guidelines.

Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN

Maintain continuous vigilance over the university network, actively identifying and addressing security threats to ensure the integrity and reliability of digital operations.

Conducted monthly vulnerability scans and crafted reports for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), fortifying our cyber defense strategies with proactive insights and actionable recommendations.

Safeguarded data integrity and confidentiality as a data center operator, leveraging expertise in Intune and Azure to implement robust cybersecurity measures and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Support production operations, run backups and main asset information.

Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN

Provide exceptional technical support to customers via in-person interactions, phone calls, email, and chat, addressing a wide range of technical issues and optimizing access to OIT services with prompt and effective solutions.

Diagnose and resolve a variety of computer issues, employing advanced troubleshooting techniques to swiftly restore optimal performance and minimize downtime.

Skillfully procure and install necessary drivers and software for university machines, ensuring seamless functionality and optimal performance to support academic and administrative operations.

Sparklight | Brazil, IN

Performs commercial and residential internet installations, completes repairs, terminates service, and relocates existing equipment.

Install Hitron extenders via cat5e and wiring to T-865B standards.

Troubleshoot computer, IoT and peripheral device connectivity issues.

Use electronic test equipment and online diagnostic tools to troubleshoot customer service drops or outlets, diagnose and repair reception performance issues, and resolve all problems from the customer-owned equipment to the output of the first network tap.

Assure proper upstream and downstream signal levels at each termination on the customer's premises.

Perform after-hours network stand-by, troubleshooting and repair.

Educate customers as to the proper operation of all services, equipment, modems, routers and customer owned equipment.

U.S. Army | Fort Knox, KY

United States Army EO representatives are non-commissioned officers trained to report, instruct, and know the legal policy of discriminatory behavior in the armed forces. These individuals serve as advocates, mediums, and decision-makers for cases of discrimination against victimized soldiers.

U.S. Army | Fort Knox, KY

Ensured the safety and welfare of an eight person team.

Ensured work areas were safe and hazardous materials were stored according to OSHA, EPA and DOD regulation, resulting in zero workplace accidents/ incidents.

Consistently scored in top 1% of company in testing procedures.

Performed repairs and maintenance on electrical systems needed for mission success.

Performed maintenance and conducted preventative measures to vehicles and equipment.

Deployed in support of the Department of Homeland Security in border control measures, Operation Faithful Patriot.

Supported Director Chief Operating Officer (Garrison Commander) operations of Fort Knox by improving area around Fort Knox through various projects.

Adapted and achieved graduation at Basic Skills Course (BCT) and Advanced Skills Course, Interior Electrician (AIT).

CostCo Wholesale | Colorado Springs, CO

Diagnosed problems relating to customers tires.

Influenced tire sales to customers relating to their individual needs.

Repaired flat tires.

Mounted and Dismounted wheels to the vehicle.

Installed tires to stock and aftermarket wheels.

Built customer loyalty through high customer satisfaction.

Project Manager & Systems Engineer | Indiana State University

Developing a dual-node robotics platform for FPV manual operation and autonomous fire suppression.

• Systems Integration: Established high-speed, low-latency UDP communication between an ESP32-D controller and an Arduino Uno R4 WiFi Hub.
• Hardware Engineering: Designed a tri-level "Sandwich" chassis in CAD and implemented a 12V vs 5V/3.3V isolated power map using Buck Converters & Fuse Relays to protect logic from motor noise.
• Embedded Programming: Implemented "XSHUT" pin logic to manage multiple VL53L0X ToF sensors on a single I2C bus for precise obstacle avoidance.
• Full-Stack Control: Integrated an ESP32-CAM to stream live MJPEG video to a mobile browser for remote navigation.

Personal Summer Project

Developed and published a lightweight Arduino library that interfaces a 1602 LCD display with a 74HC595 shift register, reducing pin usage and improving efficiency in embedded systems.

• Hardware Engineering: Designed for microcontroller environments with limited I/O.
• Programming: Written in C++.

Leading strategic planning for workshops and industry networking events. Increased member retention and coordinated campus-wide STEM advocacy programs.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Assisting in technical workshop organization and member recruitment for the ISU student chapter.

Competed in NCL Capture the Flag competition against 6,200+ participants, placing in the top 20% overall. Demonstrated technical mastery in Log Analysis, scoring in the 96th percentile by identifying patterns and anomalies in complex datasets. Executed advanced OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) gathering techniques to solve challenges, ranking in the top 8% of competitors.