Marlon Schumacher
About Marlon Schumacher
Marlon Schumacher is a Graduate Cybersecurity Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he applies Agile methodologies and utilizes various cybersecurity tools. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas and has previous experience as an intern in IT innovation and software engineering.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Marlon Schumacher currently serves as a Graduate Cybersecurity Intern at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves applying Agile methodologies to promote a collaborative work environment. He utilizes various cybersecurity tools, including Ghidra, Burp Suite, and Kali Linux, to address security challenges. This internship is part of his ongoing professional development in the cybersecurity field.
Education and Expertise
Marlon Schumacher is pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas, expected to be completed in 2024. He previously earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the same institution, graduating in 2022. His academic background provides a strong foundation in computer science principles, which he applies in his professional roles, particularly in cybersecurity.
Background in Cybersecurity
Prior to his current internship, Marlon Schumacher gained experience as an IT Innovation and Research Intern at 804 Technology in 2022. During this one-month internship, he worked in a hybrid environment. He also held a position as an Intern Software Engineer and PHP Programmer at Teamcal Ai in 2021, where he worked remotely for two months. These roles contributed to his understanding of software development and cybersecurity practices.
Achievements in Cybersecurity Projects
In his role as a Graduate Cybersecurity Intern, Marlon Schumacher conducted reverse engineering of firmware binaries to uncover security vulnerabilities in industrial control system firmware. He also developed features for software that automates vulnerability analysis of firmware, which improved the efficiency of the analysis process. These projects demonstrate his practical skills in identifying and addressing cybersecurity threats.