About Jake:
I am a 4th year Engineering student and Rodman Scholar studying Computer Science and Cybersecurity. I helped found the National Security, Intelligence, and Defense (NSID) Club on-grounds and have served as President of the Computer and Network Security (CNS) Club at UVA. In addition, I co-started UVA's Cyber Defense and Offense Teams to compete in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) and Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC). Outside of school, I co-founded MetaCTF, a cybersecurity training company, and co-taught a class on Underwater Basket Weaving.
What has kept Jake motivated:
The switch to virtual classes this semester has definitely changed a lot of things. One unexpected benefit of all of the craziness though is that I've had the opportunity to spend a lot more time with my family before starting my full-time job next month. Additionally, I've enjoyed spending my extra time conducting security research, preparing for our (virtual) cybersecurity competitions, and working on personal projects. While I certainly miss Grounds, I'm also taking this time to relax and catch up on sleep!