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Honor Society® member

Gabriel Michaud

  • information technology
  • Class of 2026
  • Denver, CO

Member since January 2025

About

I am a security-focused IT and cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in systems support, networking, access control, and incident response within regulated environments. My background blends technical execution with compliance awareness, allowing me to support secure, resilient, and efficient technology operations. I am currently completing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Information Security & Assurance and am preparing for analyst-level and junior leadership roles in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise IT operations.

Education

  • purdue university-main campus

    information technology

    2023 – 2026

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

  • chancellor's list

  • national honor society

  • honor society

  • phi theta kappa honor society

Goals and interests

Career goal

Short Term (0–3 years):
• Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC / Blue Team)
• IT Systems Analyst
• Network or Infrastructure Analyst
• Security Operations Analyst

Mid Term (3–7 years):
• Senior Security Analyst
• Infrastructure Security Engineer
• GRC or Risk Analyst
• IT Security Lead

Long Term:
• Cybersecurity Manager
• Security Architect
• Director of IT / Security Operations

Graduate school interests

I am interested in pursuing graduate studies in:
• Cybersecurity
• Information Assurance
• Information Systems
• Technology Management or IT Leadership

My long-term academic goal is to combine advanced technical expertise with strategic leadership capabilities in enterprise or government technology environments.

Outside the classroom

Cybersecurity labs and home network projects
• Technology research and certification study
• Fitness and structured training
• Problem-solving activities and continuous learning

Experience

  • correctional officer

    Cdhs

    Oct 2023 – Dec 2025

  • consultant

    Freelance/selfvenployed

    Jan 2021 – Mar 2026

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced
  • French (France) Intermediate

Additional information

  • national society of leadership and success

  • honorsociety.org