Honor Society® member
Pierre Dende
- bachelors in cybersecurity
- Class of 2028
- Portland, ME
Member since February 2026
About
I am Pierre Dende, a part-time Cybersecurity student at the University of Southern Maine, where I have been enrolled since Fall 2024. Prior to coming to the United States, I earned a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering.
My goal is to build a career in cybersecurity and contribute to the technology field. Because I am currently studying part-time, it will take me longer to complete my degree. Receiving a scholarship would allow me to enroll full-time, focus more on my studies, reduce my financial burden, and achieve my academic and career goals more quickly.
Education
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University of Southern Maine
cybersecurity
2024 – Present
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African Institute of Administration and Business Studies (IAEC),
Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering
2008 – 2014
Honors and awards
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No formal honors or awards received to date.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Cloud Security Engineer (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in pursuing graduate studies in Cybersecurity or Information Security after completing my bachelor's degree. My long-term goal is to develop advanced expertise in cybersecurity, cloud security, and digital infrastructure to contribute to protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats.
- Outside the classroom
Technology, cybersecurity, computer networking, reading about information security, problem-solving, volunteering, continuous learning, and gym and fitness.
Experience
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In-Store Shopper (Part-time)
Whole Foods Market (Portland, MAINE)
Sep 2024 – Present
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Associate Desktop Support Technician (Contract)
L.L.Bean (Freeport, MAINE)
Nov 2023 – Feb 2024
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Software Trainer / Technical Instructor
Amadeus IT Group (Libreville, GABON)
Apr 2016 – Mar 2022
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Technical Manager
TravelPort International (Libreville, GABON)
Jul 2015 – Feb 2016
Volunteering
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Volunteer Coordinator (Portland, MAINE)
State Street Church Shelter
Apr 2024 – Jul 2024
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South Portland Construction (South Portland, MAINE)
Habitat for Humanity International
Jul 2023 – Aug 2023
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Tech Support Assistant/Translation Services (Cumberland, MAINE)
Congregational Church
Mar 2012 – Present
Languages
- English (US) Intermediate
- French (France) Advanced
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