Chris Tieu
About Chris Tieu
Chris Tieu is a Cyber Security Analyst at Fannie Mae in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, with a background in media, marketing, and technical internships, and extensive freelance experience in digital photography and cinematography.
Current Role as Cyber Security Analyst
Chris Tieu currently holds the position of Cyber Security Analyst at Fannie Mae, operating within the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. He started working in this role in July 2020. In this capacity, Chris is responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks, ensuring the robustness of Fannie Mae's cyber defenses. His work involves assessing vulnerabilities, implementing security measures, and responding to potential threats in real time.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Before securing his current full-time position, Chris Tieu gained valuable experience as a Cyber Security Intern at Fannie Mae in Reston, Virginia in 2019 for a period of 2 months. This internship provided him with a practical foundation in cybersecurity, setting the stage for his future career advancement.
Multifaceted Media Experience
In addition to his role in cybersecurity, Chris Tieu is actively involved in media production through his work at Take Tieu Media, where he serves as both Photographer and Videographer. His experience includes an earlier role as a Media Committee Member at the Mid-Atlantic Union of Vietnamese Student Associations (MAUVSA) in Virginia for 5 months from 2020 to 2021. His media contributions are further diversified by freelance work in digital photography and cinematography.
Educational Background
Chris Tieu achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Virginia Tech. He also pursued studies at The University of Texas at Austin. His educational accomplishments have provided him with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of technology and its applications.
Diverse Professional Experience
Chris Tieu's professional journey includes varied roles across several industries. He worked as a Marketing Intern at Jpixx LLC and as a Seasonal Sales Associate at Under Armour, both in Norfolk, Virginia Area in 2018. Moreover, he has technical experience from an internship at Samsung Electronics America in 2016. Early in his career, Chris held long-term positions at Pho 78 Restaurant and Saigon Pho Restaurant, serving as Head Waiter and Bookkeeper from 2013 to 2018. This diverse background supports a multifaceted skill set beneficial to his current and future roles.