Hayden Colling
About Hayden Colling
Hayden Colling is a SOC Analyst with a strong background in cybersecurity and programming. He has developed a Python NLP tool and holds multiple certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
Current Role at Cyvergance.AI, Inc.
Hayden Colling currently serves as a SOC Analyst at Cyvergance.AI, Inc., a position held since 2023. In this role, Hayden is involved in monitoring security operations and responding to incidents, contributing to the organization's cybersecurity efforts. Prior to this position, Hayden completed a four-month internship at the same company, gaining practical experience in the field.
Previous Experience at Cisco Meraki
In 2023, Hayden worked as a Network Support Engineer at Cisco Meraki for three months in San Francisco, California. During this tenure, Hayden developed a Python NLP tool that streamlined the documentation process, showcasing skills in programming and problem-solving within a professional environment.
Educational Background in Cybersecurity
Hayden Colling studied Cybersecurity Science at The University of Texas at San Antonio, achieving a Master of Science (MS) from 2023 to 2024. Prior to this, Hayden completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science at the same university from 2020 to 2023, providing a solid foundation in technical skills and cybersecurity principles.
Certifications and Skills
Hayden holds multiple certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, and Blue Team Level 1. Additionally, Hayden has fortified skills with ten Cyber/IT certifications covering areas from cloud computing to blue and red team operations. Proficiencies include programming and scripting in C, Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
Internship Experience at B.E.A.T. LLC.
Hayden completed a Cyber Security Internship at B.E.A.T. LLC. from 2023 to 2024, lasting four months. This experience contributed to Hayden's practical knowledge in cybersecurity, further enhancing the skill set developed through academic studies and previous roles.