Homelab2025
Developed a virtual lab environment using VirtualBox, Kali Linux, and Windows VMs to simulate attack scenarios and analyze network activity using Nmap and Wireshark.
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AI-focused technologist building practical skills
I am a sophomore studying while gaining hands-on experience in AI and IoT cyber defense through coursework and an externship.
Work samples
A selection of hands-on work and learning outcomes from my studies and the Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense externship, focused on technical skill development.
Homelab2025 Power Factor Application Power Factor Application
Designed and developed a Python application that automated power factor calculations, reducing calculation time from minutes to seconds. Implemented Excel export functionality, eliminating manual calculations and improving workflow efficiency for the PECO Energy Marketing and Services team.
PythonTkinterPandasData analytics Sprint 
Data analytics Sprint
Co-developed and co-delivered âPhilly Data Minersâ sprint with PECO and CHOP experts in data analytics. Engage in hands-on tasks, including data cleaning, OAS data pulling, and meticulous verification. Currently addressing glitches in a team project, employing analytical skills to enhance data pro
AJAX DD Draws 
AJAX DD Draws
This project was a college assignment where I gained experience using AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, and JSON files. I developed an app that provides a tutorial on how to draw my artwork, focusing on real-time interactions with buttons and functions.
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Hydroficient ¡ â Verified by Extern ¡ âąď¸ In progress
Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense Externship
Build, hack, and defend real IoT infrastructure, then hand your security playbook to an actual company. Youâll launch realistic cyberattacks, from spoofing and replay attacks to unauthorized shutoffs, and implement defenses like TLS and mTLS.
Python ProgrammingData AnalysisThreat ModelingDashboard Development
About me
I am a sophomore studying while gaining hands-on experience in AI and IoT cyber defense through coursework and an externship.
I am Natalie Sanchez, a sophomore at Community College of Philadelphia pursuing an associate's degree while focusing my early career on artificial intelligence. I have some practical experience and I am building technical skills through projects and the Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense externship.
Externships
Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense Externship
Hydroficient
Experience
Vice President of Cybersecurity club
Community College of Philadelphia ¡ Present
Contracted Data Analyst Intern
PECO ¡ July 2023 - June 2025
Data Analyst Apprentice
PECO ¡ November 2025 Present
Student
LaunchpadPhilly ¡ July 2025 Sept 2025
Social Media and Influencer Strategy Extern
Extern ¡ August. 2025 October 2025
Extern
Remote
Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Associate in Applied Science : Major Cybersecurity
Community College of Philadelphia
Digital Investigations Prof. Cert.
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (study focus)IoT cyber defense (externship experience)Practical technical skill developmentCollege-level courseworkData AnalysisCritical ThinkingJavaScriptPythonPower BISQL AnalyticsSQLCollaborationCoachingPresentation SkillsTime ManagementCybersecurityTableauStreamlitPandasProblem Solving
Homelab2025
Developed a virtual lab environment using VirtualBox, Kali Linux, and Windows VMs to simulate attack scenarios and analyze network activity using Nmap and Wireshark.
VirtualBoxKali LinuxWindowsNmapWireshark
Power Factor Application
Designed and developed a Python application that automated power factor calculations, reducing calculation time from minutes to seconds. Implemented Excel export functionality, eliminating manual calculations and improving workflow efficiency for the PECO Energy Marketing and Services team.
PythonTkinterPandas
Data analytics Sprint
Co-developed and co-delivered âPhilly Data Minersâ sprint with PECO and CHOP experts in data analytics. Engage in hands-on tasks, including data cleaning, OAS data pulling, and meticulous verification. Currently addressing glitches in a team project, employing analytical skills to enhance data pro
Overview
AJAX DD Draws
This project was a college assignment where I gained experience using AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, and JSON files. I developed an app that provides a tutorial on how to draw my artwork, focusing on real-time interactions with buttons and functions.
JavaScriptCSSNext.jsart
Overview
This project was a college assignment where I gained experience using AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, and JSON files. I developed an app that provides a tutorial on how to draw my artwork, focusing on real-time interactions with buttons and functions.
â Verified by Extern ¡ âąď¸ In progress
Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense Externship
Build, hack, and defend real IoT infrastructure, then hand your security playbook to an actual company. Youâll launch realistic cyberattacks, from spoofing and replay attacks to unauthorized shutoffs, and implement defenses like TLS and mTLS.
Python ProgrammingData AnalysisThreat ModelingDashboard Development
Overview
The Hydroficient IoT Cyber Defense externship reproduced an operational water-monitoring installation and required building attack and defense artifacts against that system. The work mapped device roles (sensors, brokers, actuators), executed spoofing and replay attack proofs of concept, and implemented protocol-level mitigations such as TLS and mTLS where specified.
What I've accomplished
I worked through a sequence of labs and exercises that covered system discovery, exploit development, and protocol hardening, producing attack demonstrations and corresponding defensive configurations.