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Colby
Nieva

Cybersecurity analyst and computer science student with hands-on leadership experience, a Dean's List academic record, and a passion for protecting systems and solving complex problems.

Colby Nieva
3+ Years Exp.
5x Dean's List
15+ Staff Trained
2026 Graduated

A little about me

I'm a cybersecurity analyst and computer science student at Liberty University, combining a strong academic foundation with real-world leadership and operational experience. My focus is on building secure systems, understanding threats, and applying best practices that protect organizations from the ground up.

Alongside my studies, I spent three years as a Restaurant Team Leader at Chick-fil-A, where I managed daily operations, led employee training programs, and oversaw inventory valued at $6,000 per day. That experience sharpened my ability to lead teams, manage processes under pressure, and bring structure to complex environments — skills I carry directly into cybersecurity work.

I'm a consistent Dean's List honoree and a recipient of the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship. I'm currently seeking a role where I can contribute to a security-focused team, continue growing technically, and help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats.

Technical Skills

C++ C# Python HTML Windows Linux Password Policy AI Research Team Leadership Inventory Management

Personal Details

Name Colby Nieva
Location Auburn, WA 98092
Email cnieva101@gmail.com
Phone (253) 263-2368
Field Cybersecurity

Achievements

Scholarship Remarkable Futures 2023
Dean's List 5 Semesters

Experience & Education

Work Experience

2022 — 2025
Restaurant Team Leader
Chick-fil-A · Covington, WA

Led daily operations and staff development at a high-volume location, maintaining operational standards while managing inventory and technology systems.

  • Managed inventory counts and coordinated daily supply orders, maintaining optimal stock with an average daily value of $6,000
  • Conducted 15+ multi-day employee training sessions emphasizing operational efficiency and adherence to company standards, with detailed records kept throughout
  • Implemented daily checklists to monitor and reduce waste, saving the company time and money through consistent process improvements
  • Assisted in training new employees on point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
  • Performed quarterly updates to stock requirements to align with changing market demand and ensure optimal inventory levels
2022 — 2026
Academic Projects — Cybersecurity
Liberty University · Online

Completed hands-on projects as part of a Bachelor of Cybersecurity program, applying industry frameworks to real-world scenarios.

  • Researched and authored a comprehensive 1,500-word password protection policy for a fictional organization, following SANS Institute best practices
  • Conducted an in-depth research proposal analyzing the impact of Artificial Intelligence on organizations, using longitudinal studies to evaluate AI implementation effects on overall performance