Project Diamond
Built five connected Python apps that move data between services, check whether it has been changed, and log the results. Ran the project on Penn State Abington’s Linux server over SSH.
View on GitHub ↗Mark JachuraAspiring Security Engineer
M.S. Software Engineering Student @ Villanova
B.S. Cybersecurity Graduate @ Penn State
About Me
I’m a Penn State cybersecurity graduate pursuing an M.S. in Software Engineering at Villanova University, with a career focus on security engineering and application security.
My work spans distributed Python applications, a phishing detection teaching lab adopted into Penn State’s curriculum, connected-device security, and enterprise IT. I’ve also served as President of Penn State Abington’s Cybersecurity & IT Student Association and co-authored research on AI in cybersecurity education.
Read the publicationVillanova University
M.S. Software Engineering · Expected May 2028
Penn State Abington
B.S. Cybersecurity Analytics & Operations · 2026
Minor: Information Sciences & Technology
3.95 GPA · Magna Cum Laude
Projects
AI Phishing Detection Lab
Independently developed a hands-on lab that teaches students to use machine learning to identify phishing emails. Adopted into Penn State’s SRA 111 curriculum, it covers preparing email data, training a model, and testing predictions.
RoPet Companion Robot
Designed a Raspberry Pi–based companion robot at 4Tekies for assisted-living residents, particularly those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Integrated sensors, Python data collection, and device security controls.
View Caregiver Dashboard ↗
Cybersecurity Lab Build
Built a segmented cybersecurity lab at Penn State Abington with three Windows target machines and three Kali Linux attack machines for hands-on security exercises.
More Work
Picture Point Password
A classroom demo of graphical authentication: users create a password by clicking points on an image, then repeat the sequence to sign in. Includes a brute-force teaching exercise.
View on GitHub ↗Zigbee Security Lab
Built a smart-home mesh network and tested its wireless security through signal analysis, traffic inspection, and vulnerability assessment.
Explore the Lab ↗Malware Analysis
Analyzed 12 malware samples in a sandbox to investigate process activity, registry changes, and network behavior. Documented findings in a detailed report.
Read the Report ↗Experience
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Technology Intern
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Part-time
June 2026–Present
IST Lab Technician
Penn State Abington
Part-time
January 2023–May 2026
Security Engineer Intern
4Tekies LLC
Internship
February 2024–October 2025
Machine Learning Security Intern
Penn State Abington
Internship
January–May 2025
My toolkit
Skills
Technologies and practices I’ve applied in projects, labs, and professional work.
Languages
Python
Java
Go
SQL
Development & Data
Git
Docker
MongoDB
Oracle APEX
pandas
scikit-learn
Platforms & Infrastructure
AWS
Linux
Windows
Active Directory
Microsoft Intune
Google Admin
Cisco Meraki
Raspberry Pi
Security Tools
Wireshark
Nmap
Burp Suite
Splunk
Microsoft Sentinel
CrowdStrike
Digital Forensics
Autopsy
Volatility
FTK
Beyond technical work
Teaching & international learning
Led hands-on student workshops and took part in study-abroad experiences in Germany, Japan, Croatia, and most recently Poland. These experiences extended my learning beyond technical coursework and into different cultural settings.
The technical component of my international study included a telepresence robotics program at Hof University in Germany, working with TurtleBot, Raspberry Pi, and LiDAR.
Teaching & leadership ↗International experiences ↗
Let’s Connect
I am actively seeking cybersecurity internships for summer 2027 and entry-level cybersecurity positions.
mjachura5130@gmail.com