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Hello, I'm
Nicholas Kleinknecht

Cybersecurity student focused on IoT security, threat analysis, and secure system design

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01 โ€” About Me

A little bit
about myself

I'm a dedicated student with a love for learning and a drive to make an impact through technology. My journey delving into computers began before I could read, and it has since grown into a full-fledged passion.

I thrive in collaborative environments, love tackling challenging problems, and am always looking for opportunities to grow both technically and personally.

Outside of academics, I enjoy working on side projects, collaborating with communities, and staying up to date with the latest developments in the tech world.

Skills & Interests

Network Configuration Hardware Troubleshooting Virtualization Linux Windows OS
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02 โ€” Computers & Cybersecurity

My computing
interests & studies

Cybersecurity is more than just securing systems โ€” it's a way of thinking. Here are the areas I'm most passionate about and actively exploring.

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Algorithms & Data Structures

Exploring the foundations of efficient computation โ€” from sorting and searching to graphs and dynamic programming.

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Web Development

Building interactive, user-friendly web experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern frameworks.

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Artificial Intelligence

Fascinated by machine learning, neural networks, and how we can teach machines to reason and learn.

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Cybersecurity

Understanding how to protect systems and data โ€” from encryption fundamentals to ethical hacking concepts.

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Software Engineering

Learning software design principles, version control, agile methodologies, and best practices for clean code.

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Cloud & Systems

Diving into operating systems, networking, and cloud platforms to understand how modern infrastructure works.

03 โ€” Resume

My background
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Education

University at Albany Expected: May 2026
Bachelor of Science โ€” Cybersecurity
GPA: 3.62  ยท  Award: Dean's List
Westchester Community College Graduated: June 2024
Associate of Applied Science โ€” Computer Information Systems
GPA: 3.2
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Professional Experience

University at Albany January 2026 โ€“ May 2026
Makerspace Undergraduate Intern
CEHC University at Albany ETEC Makerspace, Uptown Campus, Albany, NY
University at Albany January 2026 โ€“ May 2026
Cyber Cascading Risk Lab Intern
CEHC University at Albany ETEC Makerspace, Uptown Campus, Albany, NY
ShopRite Supermarkets October 2022 โ€“ March 2023
Food Service Clerk
Mohegan Lake, NY
Lorimik Realty Corp. January 2022 โ€“ August 2022
Network Manager
Eastchester, NY
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Research Projects

Containing Cascading Cyber Risk: Applying Zero Trust Architecture in Power Generation Systems January 2026 โ€“ May 2026
Power Generation Research
University at Albany
Stuxnet Unleashed: How Privilege Escalation Crippled the Natanz Nuclear Facility August 2025 - December 2025
Power Generation Research
University at Albany
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Certifications

Google Cybersecurity In Progress
Testout PC Pro Earned: December 2022
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Technical Skills

Systems & Networking

Network Configuration Hardware Troubleshooting Peripheral Deployment Printer Integration Linux Windows OS Android OS Virtualization

Programming

Visual Studio C++ HTML CSS

Productivity Software

Microsoft Excel Word Powerpoint Access
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