Resume - Ryan Alvey

Summary

Versatile IT and Operations professional with a background in cybersecurity, frontend development, and public health program coordination. Currently completing the Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Pathway and Cisco Ethical Hacker Course, with strong skills in secure system design, threat mitigation, and network protection. Experienced in managing cross-functional teams, overseeing digital outreach initiatives, and developing secure, accessible web applications for community health programs. Passionate about using technology to protect sensitive health data and support HIV prevention.

Work Experience

Cybersecurity Analyst (Trainee) – Microsoft Cybersecurity Program

May 2024 - Present

Assessed and mitigated cybersecurity threats and operational risks.
Built cross-functional knowledge in networking, cloud security, and threat intelligence.
Applied NIST and ISO/IEC 27001 compliance standards.
Utilized Wireshark, Splunk, and Azure Security Center.
Integrated cybersecurity into project planning and training.
Coordinated technology implementations across teams.

Founder & Executive Director – Positive Change Movement

May 2023 - Present

Developed and secured the organization's website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Implemented web security measures (XSS, CSRF mitigation).
Ensured GDPR- and HIPAA-adjacent compliance.
Used Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.
Managed technical maintenance and content strategy.
Improved accessibility and mobile responsiveness.

Advisory Council Member – Southern AIDS Coalition COMPASS Coordinating Center

October 2024 - Present

Guided Gilead COMPASS Initiative programming.
Promoted culturally responsive and equitable initiatives.
Served on committees and document review teams.
Provided state-specific insights for program development.
Helped identify service gaps and propose strategic solutions.

Medical Case Manager – Urban League of Hampton Roads

March 2022 - July 2022

Maintained confidential records using secure systems.
Implemented HIPAA-compliant data protection protocols.
Conducted digital risk assessments and proposed security measures.
Collaborated with clinical teams on data security integration.

Education

Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (In Progress)

Expected Completion: 2025

Cisco Ethical Hacker Course (In Progress)

Learning penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and network security techniques.

Code: You / Code: Louisville – Intro to Programming

2025

Bachelor of Business Administration – Saint Catharine College

Graduated 2006

Skills

Cybersecurity Threat Analysis
Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing
Network Security & Firewalls
Risk Assessment & Compliance
Incident Response & Threat Mitigation
Cloud Security (Azure, AWS)
SIEM Tools (Splunk, Wireshark)
Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Secure Coding Practices
Git & Version Control

Certifications

Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Certification (In Progress)

Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD – December 26, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Vectors and Mitigation – March 18, 2024
Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing – January 29, 2024
Introduction to Computers, Operating Systems, and Security – December 28, 2023

Projects

Fiscal Watchdog Featured

In Development: A watchdog analytics platform designed to identify and visualize irregular or unethical financial practices within nonprofit organizations.
Analyzes uploaded financial records or grant disbursement data to detect misuse, funding inconsistencies, or suspicious patterns.
Utilizes `pandas` for investigative data wrangling and Matplotlib for clear, shareable visuals that promote public transparency.
Built to support activists, watchdog groups, and concerned citizens in promoting nonprofit accountability and ethical funding practices.

Private repo – preview available upon request.

Tools & Technologies: Python, pandas, Matplotlib

EvalU Featured

In Development: A browser-based impact evaluation tool for nonprofits and community organizations.
Supports custom survey creation, data intake, and program assessment through interactive dashboards.
Enables grant writers and program leads to generate reports using both qualitative and quantitative evidence of success.
Designed for accessibility and ease-of-use, particularly for grassroots teams with limited tech infrastructure.

Private repo – demo available upon request.

Tools & Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Chart.js

Positive Change Movement Website

Led end-to-end development of the organization’s digital presence as Founder and Developer.
Aligned technical architecture and design with community advocacy and engagement strategy.
Built the full website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a mobile-first responsive layout using Flexbox and Grid.
Implemented UX enhancements via DOM manipulation and performance optimizations for SEO and accessibility.
Maintained version control and collaboration via Git and GitHub, enabling a decentralized contribution model.
Managed hosting, deployment, and security updates to ensure ongoing reliability and integrity.

Live Website: www.positivechangemovement.org

GitHub Repository: View on GitHub

Smart Financial Analyzer

Transaction categorization using rule-based logic
Real-time budget tracking and alerts
Goal-oriented savings recommendations
Visual data analytics (charts/graphs) for spending trends

Tools & Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React.js), Git, GitHub