Alex Peterschmidt

Informatics with a Cognate in Security Student passionate about applying skills in programming and leadership to solve real-world problems.

About me

Dedicated and detail-oriented Informatics Student seeking an entry-level security analyst or internship position. I aim to apply and improve my skills in programming and leadership to contribute to the success of an organization.

Professional Experience

74D CBRN Specialist - United States Army (July 2020 - January 2022)

  • The US Army is a key component of the United States Armed Forces, responsible for land-based military operations and national defense.

  • Served in a high-readiness chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) unit, executing mission-critical hazard assessments, decontamination procedures, and readiness operations. Acquired Level B Hazmat certification.

  • Conducted equipment maintenance, operational inspections, and incident-response tasks under time-sensitive conditions.

  • Operated within secure DoD environments requiring adherence to strict technical, procedural, and security protocols.

L3 Tire Technician - Belle Tire (October 2018 - July 2020, January 2022 - May 2022)

  • Belle Tire has established itself as a trusted name in tire sales and automotive services, serving customers with high-quality products and exceptional service.

  • Customer service, teamwork, safety procedures, and high-attention tasks.

Kroger - Courtesy Clerk (October 2015 - August 2016)

  • Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States and a Fortune 500 company, generating over $130 billion in annual revenue.

  • Customer service, bag groceries, retrieve carts from the parking lot, restock shelves, mop floors, take out trash, cleanse bathrooms.

Party City - Store Associate (October 2014 - November 2014)

  • As a Fortune 1000 company, Party City offers a vast selection of party products, catering to various events and occasions.

  • Provide customer service and stocked shelves.

Education

Indiana University Bloomington (2025-Present)

  • Bachelor of Science in Informatics, Security Cognate - Luddy School of Informatics (Expected Spring 2027)

  • Cybersecurity Foundations, Network Security Concepts, Python Programming, Logic & Systems Design, Information Systems

Projects

Bandit Wargames (September 2025 - Present)

  • Completed academic cyber labs involving system evaluation, network concepts, and applied logic.

AP Global Defense — Technical Projects Portfolio (January 2024 - Present)

  • Built and maintain a professional cybersecurity and AI-focused personal website showcasing technical projects, problem-solving approach, and cyber-defense interests.

  • In process of developing structured cybersecurity concept write-ups, including offensive/defensive security breakdowns, risk analysis, and custom frameworks for cyber operations.

Logic and Data Processing Scripts (January 2023 - Present)

  • Created cybersecurity analysis tools and Python-based scripts (basic) for logic evaluation, sorting algorithms, and data processing tasks.

Security After Trust: Adversarial Resilience in Safety-Critical Healthcare Systems (December 2025 - Present) (WIP)

  • Designed a self-distrusting control architecture for safety-critical healthcare systems

  • Modeled adversarial failures (corrupted data, delayed signals, partial compromise) using simulation

  • Evaluated patient-safety outcomes under trust collapse and graceful degradation scenarios

Certifications:

  • AWS Certified Security - Specialty (In Process); CompTIA Security+ (In Process); Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (In Process); CompTIA CySA+ (In Process); ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (In Process)

Skills:

  • Technical Writing (Educational); Incident Management (Beginner); IT Infrastructure (Beginner); Risk Management (Beginner); Project Management (Intermediate); Technical Support (Beginner); Information Systems (Beginner); Web Development (Educational); Programming in Python (Advanced Beginner); Network Security (Beginner); Cloud Computing (Beginner); Cybersecurity (Advanced Beginner); Data Analysis (Beginner)

Technologies:

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced); Microsoft Azure (Beginner); Python (Advanced Beginner); Linux (Beginner); HTML5 (Educational); CSS (Educational); Vagrant (Advanced Beginner); VMWare (Advanced Beginner)

Languages:

  • German (Beginner)

Interests:

  • International Travel; Building Computers; DIY Home Projects

Certifications, skills, technologies, languages, and interests

Main Platoon Key Holder and Authorizer - Third Platoon, 22nd Chemical Battalion, Sustainment Brigade of the 1st Armored Division

  • Oversaw access and authorization to ensure security and compliance with regulations. Coordinated tasks and communication within the team.

Leadership Experience