Amanda G.

Profile

Executive Summary

Results-driven Federal Cybersecurity Specialist and nonprofit founder with 10+ years of progressive experience securing government information systems, managing enterprise risk, and building the next generation of cyber-aware citizens. Deep expertise in GRC frameworks, compliance auditing, and security policy paired with a lifelong commitment to STEM education and community equity. U.S. Navy veteran. Eligible for Top Secret/SSBI clearance reinstatement. Founder and President of Gavi Hand Enterprise, Inc.

Expertise

Core Competencies

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GRC & Compliance

FISMA · NIST 800-53 · POA&M Lifecycle Management · Archer GRC Platform · Audit Coordination · Policy Development

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Security Operations

System Security Plans · Authority to Operate Reviews · Information Assurance · Incident Response · Access Control Governance

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IT Infrastructure

Active Directory · Exchange Server · Apache Administration · Server Backup Management · Windows Platform Security · IT Ticketing

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Education & Dev

Unity Game Development · Cyber Awareness Curriculum Design · Learning Module Authorship · STEM Program Leadership

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Leadership

Nonprofit Executive Leadership · Event Production · Community Outreach · Youth Mentorship · Program Development

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Tools & Systems

Archer GRC · WebFocus · Ellucian Banner · ImageNow · Backup Exec · Microsoft Office Suite · Adobe Photoshop

Career

Professional Experience

Present

President of the Board

Gavi Hand Enterprise, Inc. — Nonprofit Organization

Founded and lead a community-focused nonprofit delivering cybersecurity education, STEM programming, and resource equity initiatives across Greater Boston.
Designed and produced cybersecurity learning modules tailored for Girl Scouts, translating complex security concepts into age-appropriate, badge-earning curricula.
Created and executive-produced a 2-day Cybersecurity Awareness Event for Girl Scouts of America, enabling scouts to earn official cybersecurity badges through hands-on challenges and workshops.
Founded and lead STEM Sparks, a structured program delivering interactive STEM experiences to youth in underserved communities, fostering early interest in technology and engineering careers.
Develop and deliver local school cyber awareness programs, educating students, parents, and faculty on digital safety, threat recognition, and responsible technology use.
Build and design educational video games using Unity, creating gamified learning tools that reinforce cybersecurity and STEM concepts for K-12 audiences.
Head Girl Scouts of America Troop #74419, mentoring young women in leadership, civic responsibility, and professional development.
Oversee a community resource program connecting local families with donated clothing and toys, directly addressing equity and access gaps for underserved households.
Headline Fix It Clinic events — free community technology repair sessions where volunteers diagnose and resolve hardware/software issues at no cost to residents.

Oct 2021 — May 2025

IT Cybersecurity Specialist

U.S. Office of Personnel Management — Federal Government

Managed end-to-end POA&M ticket lifecycle for enterprise systems, ensuring timely remediation and measurable reduction of organizational risk exposure.
Administered user access and role assignments within an enterprise GRC platform, enforcing least-privilege principles and supporting federal access control policies.
Served as a primary liaison during annual compliance audits, coordinating cross-functional teams to produce documentation packages ahead of submission deadlines.
Developed and maintained cybersecurity policies and procedures for the agency's cyber division, aligning documentation with NIST and OMB guidance.
Compiled and delivered weekly metrics reporting to senior leadership, providing actionable insights on program health, open vulnerabilities, and remediation trends.
Reviewed System Security Plans and Authorization packages, ensuring adherence to federal security standards and frameworks.

Oct 2019 — Dec 2021

Co-Owner & Security Analyst

Alpha Bravo IT — Community Cybersecurity Consultancy

Co-founded a community-focused IT security consultancy providing pro-bono cybersecurity advisory services to families, schools, and local organizations.
Designed and delivered internet and application safety training programs for parents and school staff, increasing cyber hygiene awareness across the K-12 community.
Launched Tech for Tots, a device refurbishment initiative donating repaired computers to under-resourced families during the COVID-19 pandemic, bridging the digital divide for remote learners.

Aug 2013 — Oct 2015

Security Access Specialist

Stephen F. Austin State University — IT Department

Managed provisioning and de-provisioning of accounts across multiple enterprise web applications, ensuring accurate role-based access control.
Administered Exchange mailboxes and Active Directory accounts via Exchange Management Console, enforcing access governance policies.
Generated operational reports using WebFocus, supporting data-driven decision-making for IT leadership.
Contributed to the development of IT policies and guidelines, strengthening the institution's security posture and operational consistency.
Resolved client IT service requests and handled tape backup management in accordance with server schedules.

2005 — 2010

Information Systems Technician

United States Navy — Active Duty

Served as COMSEC Custodian, managing the inventory and accountability of communications security materials in compliance with federal regulations.
Served as Command Message Administrator, leading the migration to an enterprise-level Navy messaging platform and provisioning all user accounts.
Trained personnel on secure communications systems and led installation and configuration of software and security patches on classified and unclassified platforms.
Implemented and enforced Department of Defense information assurance policies; led incident response for security vulnerabilities and ensured all IA-related documentation remained current and accessible.

Technical Profile

Tools & Technologies

Cybersecurity & GRC

Archer GRC FISMA NIST 800-53 POA&M Management System Security Plans ATO / ATU Packages Information Assurance COMSEC

Infrastructure & Systems

Active Directory Microsoft Exchange Apache Server Backup Exec Windows Platform IT Ticketing Systems Ellucian Banner ImageNow WebFocus

Development & Creative

Unity (Game Dev) WordPress Adobe Photoshop Hootsuite Microsoft Office Suite Curriculum Design

Academic Background

Education

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Bachelor of Science · Graduated August 2021

Information Technology — Computer Forensics Concentration

University of Massachusetts Boston

Service & Security

Military & Clearance

Mission-Driven Work

Community & Leadership

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Girl Scouts Troop #74419

Heads GSA Troop #74419, integrating cybersecurity and STEM programming directly into troop activities and connecting scouting with real-world professional development.

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Fix It Clinic

Headlines community Fix It Clinic events where volunteers provide free technology repair and troubleshooting, keeping devices out of landfills and in the hands of those who need them.

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STEM Sparks Program

Founded and leads STEM Sparks, delivering hands-on technology and engineering experiences to youth in underserved communities to ignite passion for STEM careers.

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Community Resource Network

Oversees a clothing and toy donation program through Gavi Hand Enterprise, connecting families in need with quality second-hand resources and reducing barriers to equity.

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Former Cub Scout Den Leader

Dedicated six years (2018–2024) as Den Leader for Whitman Pack 59, mentoring youth in leadership, teamwork, and STEM exploration.

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GSA Cyber Badge Event

Created and manages an annual 2-day Cybersecurity event for Girl Scouts of America, where scouts complete structured challenges to earn official cybersecurity merit badges.