Kirsten Takanishi

Kirsten0604.github.io

khtakani@hawaii.edu

Kirsten0604

itskirstent

khtakani

INTERESTS

Big Data , Malware Analysis , Pentesting , Machine Learning , AI Programming

SKILLS

Languages and Frameworks: Python, C, C++, Java, Javascript, Assembly, SQL, CSS3, HTML5

Toolsets/OS: Ubuntu, Git/GitHub, Windows, Linux, Docker, g++, gcc, Ghidra, IDA, GDB, YARA, Cutter

EDUCATION

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

B.A., Computer Science | Business Administration

2016 - 2019

WORK EXPERIENCE

Reverse Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton

2020 - Present

Malware Analyst Intern, Booz Allen Hamilton

  • Created a malware analysis framework that combines multiple analysis tools into one package
  • Made the GUI version to replace command line arguments using Tkinter
  • Implemented a module directly aimed towards classifying and analyzing malware samples by using  preset rules or creating new rules

2019 - 2019

Engineering Intern, World Wide Technology | HMSA

  • Programmed Webex bot in SQL and Python
  • Met with vendors to learn the consulting end of the company
  • Worked with AP maps and predictives for Kamehameha Schools
  • Practiced Defcon and CCNA challenges
  • Worked with hardware at HMSA to prepare for cutovers

2018 - 2019

Chief Information Officer Intern, Office of Enterprise Technology Services, State of Hawaii

  • Personal intern of CIO Todd Nacapuy
  • Attended meetings to learn the “language” of the higher-ups
  • Developed HACC Logo for 2017

2017 - 2017

Teacher's Assistant, DevLeague

  • Assisted students in the Prep course with Javascript
  • Taught the Windows commands (Devleague mostly runs with Macs/Linux)

2016 - 2016

Bartender, Griller, Server, Dishwasher, BYO Bowls

  • Assist patrons with menu information and provide recommendations
  • Grilling and bartending to achieve skills in cooking and making drinks
  • Enhance patron dining experience by identifying and responding to special request
  • Safeguard the restaurant by adhering to safety and sanitation policies

2016 - 2017

ACTIVITIES

ICS Grey Hats Cyber Security Club Treasurer, President

2016 - 2019

ACM (Association and Computer Machinery) Club Member, President

2016 - 2019

ICS Algorithms for Competitions and Interviews Club Secretary

2018 - 2019

ICS Manoa Data Science Club Secretary

2018 - 2019

Kaiser High School American Red Cross Club Member, Vice President

2014 - 2016

Kaiser High School Hawaiian Humane Society Club President, Founder

2015 - 2016

Kaiser High School Dance Club President

2012 - 2013

AWARDS

WetWare Wednesday Graphic Design Logo Winner (2016)

Career and Technical Education (CTE) competition 1st place Graphic Design/CTE Honors (2016)

Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Honors (2016)

Distinguished Young Women of Hawaii 1st place Talent Award (2016)

REFERENCES

Available upon request