Interim Director
Vicky joined Virginia Tech in 2005 assuming a leadership role developing a university wide research administration education program while promoting numerous compliance and training initiatives. She came to Virginia Tech after serving in law enforcement and crime prevention field for 9 years. She holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and holds two Master’s degrees one in Business and one in Education.
Senior Software Development Manager
Nithiwat is a passionate, hands-on software development manager who enjoys building a winning team that delivers quality software, while still having fun doing it. Before joining the cyber range, he previously worked as a software architect at Rackspace. He earned his Master’s degree in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, certified as a Software Architect Professional by Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, and certified as an AWS Solution Architect Professional by AWS.
Senior Software Developer
Greg is a language-agnostic, full-stack developer with degrees from Virginia Tech and Oregon State. He combines his strengths in relationship building and strategic thinking to create robust software while cultivating team-oriented office culture.
Senior Cloud Systems Engineer
Lee is one of the many jack-of-all-trades at the Cyber Range; he is primarily responsible for ensuring the exercise area remains up-and-running! He enjoys working with the “whole picture” of IT: from operating systems, to infrastructure, to applications, and code. Lee has a Bachelor’s in Applied Information Technology from George Mason University, and a Masters in Information Technology from Virginia Tech.
Linux Systems Engineer
Dom is involved with the creation and operation of systems responsible for exercise images. Before joining the Cyber Range, he was a Systems Architect for a research institute, working with enterprise, HPC, and end-user computing solutions. Dom earned his Master of Information Technology degree from Virginia Tech.
SysOps Engineer
A ball of energy and oddity, Julez brings her diverse background to the Range as a member of the Ops team. You can catch her hooping or doing partner acrobatics when she’s not behind the screen.
Software Developer II
Nick is a creative and open minded full stack developer with a passion for web development. With an Industrial Design degree from Virginia Tech, he offers his diverse skill-set and foresight to help grow the Range. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, climbing, and baking.
Software Developer II
IT Customer Support Specialist
Rhiannon serves as an IT Customer Support Specialist at the Cyber Range where she enjoys building connections with instructors while assisting them. Outside of work, you can find her either in nature, cooking, or looking after her houseplants.
IT Customer Support Intern
Abby is a senior at Virginia Tech majoring in advertising. As a customer support intern, she combines her passion for communication with hands-on experience in the cyber-security domain.
IT Customer Support Intern
Lillian is a senior at Virginia Tech majoring in Cybersecurity Management and Analytics. There, she is active in Women in Cybersecurity, president of Girl Gains, and involved in Delta Sigma Pi and the Chinese American Society.
Consulting Engineer
Tweeks is a Consulting Engineer at the Cyber range, is a seasoned RHCE / Linux Sys-Admin author, and has 25 years of deep Linux/Networking industry experience. He helps other Cyber Range exercise authors get their content working in the range, helps create new Range OS images.. and in his community helps lead the RBTC regional Cyber Security forum and teach kids C++ and robotics programming.
CTF Author
Harun is a Sophomore at Virginia Tech studying Computer Engineering with a concentration on Networking and Cybersecurity. Before transferring from George Mason University, he was introduced to CTF’s at GMU’s Competitive Cyber Club with NCL. His favorite CTF challenges to solve include Crypto, Web, Attack/Def.
CTF Author
Mehmet Emre Asan is a Sophomore at Virginia Tech studying Computer Science. His interest in Cybersecurity was sparked with an introduction to CTFs via GMU’s Cyber Club’s event Patriot CTF. He particularly loves working with Osint, Web, and Networking challenges. His hobbies include playing the guitar, singing, and playing soccer.
Lead Courseware Coordinator
Angela Smith is the Lead Content Coordinator at the Cyber Range. She comes to Virginia Tech from Ohio where she received both her B.A. in Justice Studies and her B.S. in Technology 2+2 with an emphasis on Security from Kent State University.
Communications & Development Manager
Maureen leads the marketing and outreach efforts for the Cyber Range. As the unofficial Chief Morale Officer, Maureen strives to make the Cyber Range a fun and rewarding workplace with activities like office game days and social gatherings. She is a two time Virginia Tech graduate with a B.A. in English and M.A. in Communication.
Customer Relations Coordinator
Rachel is a proud VT Hokie and AmeriCorps Alumni! She has experience as a past Colorado and Virginia Career and Technical Education H.S. Teacher. She has worked in education as an instructor, advisor, administrator, coach, and advocate on all levels. She began her education at S.U.N.Y. Cobleskill in New York. She has an M.S. in Education from Virginia Tech and post-Masters work in educational leadership, research, assessment, learning design, and evaluation.
Administrative & Financial Assistant
Ellen Crowder is an enthusiastic local caver who is responsible for the day to day operations of the Cyber Range. She has a B.S. in Biology from Virginia Tech and has worked in the fields of non profit management, cave and karst conservation, and Australian cotton.
Graphic Design Intern
Peyton is majoring in Graphic Design at Virginia Tech. She loves working with Adobe Illustrator, drawing, and making vector art! She strives to bring creativity into every aspect of her life. Peyton also plays video games in her free time and loves hedgehogs!
Business Development Intern
Kevin is a freshman at Virginia Tech, double majoring in Business Cybersecurity Management & Analytics and Finance. Outside of academics, he enjoys staying active through going to the gym, basketball, and tennis.
Videographer Intern
Evan is a Junior undergraduate student at Virginia Tech studying Creative Technologies and Cinema, as well as the Videographer and Video Editor Intern at the Cyber Range. He comes from Virginia Beach and loves to film on his own time. He also enjoys trying every new fast food menu item when released.
Social Media Intern
Isabella Lewis is a junior at Virginia Tech studying Cybersecurity Management and Analytics. As a social media intern, she combines her passion for cybersecurity with her creativity to develop a cohesive image for the Cyber Range on their various platforms.
Business Development Intern
Lulya Habte is a senior at Virginia Tech, pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity Management and Analytics. Her love for animals, especially dogs, has always been a defining part of her personality. In her free time, Lulya enjoys exploring nature through hiking trails and immersing herself in the suspenseful world of mystery movies.
Business Development Intern
Krista is a sophomore at Virginia Tech studying National Security & Foreign Affairs and Criminology with a minor in Russian. In her spare time, she likes being active and going on hikes, amateur watercolor painting, and is an avid thrifter.
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