Resume — Elijah Olson

Education

M.S. in Cybersecurity Policy Expected May 2027

Georgia Institute of Technology · Online

Specialization in cybersecurity policy, incident response, and network security.
Coursework: Incident Response, Network Security, Information Security Policies, Mod/Sim & Military Gaming.
Conducted forensic analysis using Splunk; developed Suricata IDS rules; authored security incident reports and policy memos.

B.S. Computer Science, Spec. in Cyber Security, Minor in Astrophysics Jun 2024

University of Chicago · Chicago, IL

Core coursework: Intro to Software Development, Computer Systems, Computer Security, Foundations of Computer Networks, Security/Privacy & Consumer Protection.
Division III Men's Wrestling — committed 20+ hours weekly while maintaining full academic course load.

Contract Data & Python Engineer Oct 2024 – Jan 2025

Kith Precision Services, LLC · Gardnerville, NV / Remote

Designed and implemented automated tools for Gusto, Microsoft, and Salesforce platforms, significantly improving team productivity and operational efficiency.
Built custom automation scripts that reduced manual effort and enhanced data synchronization across platforms.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and deliver tailored solutions that improved organizational workflows.
Used Git for version control and collaborative development across remote teams.

Python Developer (Freelance) Jun – Sep 2024

Case Automation for Legal Team · Chicago, IL

Automated extraction and processing of legal case data from Trellis Law, converting cases into HTML files and then into a structured Excel spreadsheet.
Used Python's BeautifulSoup and OpenPyXL to extract and organize case information including judges, attorneys, case numbers, and descriptions.

Cybersecurity Research Assistant Jul – Sep 2023

University of Chicago MANIAC Lab · Chicago, IL

Implemented a Docker-based file scanner in Python, improving detection coverage and integration with Elasticsearch.
Created Python automation scripts for real-time data analysis, proactively identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
Integrated scan results with Elasticsearch via the SOTERIA storage system, streamlining data visualization and user interaction.
Operated independently on the project while seeking supervisor guidance when needed, demonstrating initiative and strong problem-solving.

Logan Center for the Arts — NPC AI Installation Dec 2023 – Jun 2024

Lead Developer · University of Chicago

Built and deployed an AI-powered art installation merging physical and digital interaction for gallery visitors.
Managed the project's public website and served as lead developer throughout the project lifecycle.
Used Git for version control and coordinated feature merges during multi-developer collaboration.

Cybersecurity Incident Response Simulation Georgia Tech, CS6261

Group Lead

Led forensic reconstruction of a watering hole attack using Splunk log analysis and phpMyAdmin review.
Authored incident response memo documenting attack timeline, indicators of compromise, and remediation steps.
Wrote Suricata IDS rule sets to detect simulated threat signatures in network traffic.

Youth Wrestling Coach 2025 & 2026 Seasons

Carson City Middle School · Carson City, NV

Coached the middle school wrestling program during the Feb–March seasons in 2025 and 2026.
Managed rosters, event logistics, and match coordination across the competitive season.

Division III Men's Wrestling Sep 2020 – Jun 2024

University of Chicago Athletics

Competed at the varsity level while maintaining a full academic schedule.
Developed disciplined time management and leadership skills through daily high-performance training.

Varsity Captain — Football, Wrestling, Rugby Aug 2016 – May 2020

Arvada West High School

Hall of Fame inductee; earned All-State Wrestling, All-Conference Football honors, and a State Championship in rugby.
Led as NHS Chairman for the Student Leadership Conference, overseeing production and content development.