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Akiria Brown
Sales Associate, Burlington
Location: Wesson, MS United States
Joined: Jul 13th, 2026

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Computer Science graduate from Jackson State University with experience in cybersecurity, teaching, retail, and customer service. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science. Passionate about cybersecurity, digital forensics, and continuous learning while delivering excellent service and contributing to team success.

Current Whereabouts:

Reading, traveling, cooking, walking and cybersecurity

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My aspiration is to graduate from graduate school and build a career in cybersecurity or digital forensics within the federal government. I hope to use my technical skills to protect critical systems, investigate cyber threats, and contribute to national security. Beyond my career, I want to give back to my community by mentoring others, promoting technology education, and helping create opportunities that inspire the next generation to pursue careers in STEM.

Education (request update)

Jackson State University class of 2026

Undergrad Major: Computer and Information Science

Most Memorable Moment:

Meeting my friend group during my undergrad orientation in June of 2023.

Jackson State University class of 2028

Grad Major: Computer and Information Science

Experience

I currently work with Burlington as Sales Associate
I have 1 years of experience working in the Computers, Software industry.

Teaching Assistant â Computer Science | Jackson State University
From August 2025 to May 2026 • 1 year(s)
Assisted students with programming concepts, debugging, and core computer science topics. Evaluated assignments and provided technical feedback on software development practices.

Cybersecurity Research Intern | ERDC Critical Infrastructure Cyber Protection Program (CICP)
From May 2025 to August 2025 • 0 year(s)
Analyzed cybersecurity threats targeting SCADA and IoT-based operational systems, monitored security events using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, and developed a digital twin model of a water treatment facility to evaluate infrastructure security risks.

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