



Amplify Mentorship Event: Keiser University

Meet the Builder Behind Reed Paradigm Tech
Hi, my name is Reed!
Over the past six years, I’ve had the privilege of earning two degrees while competing in collegiate track and field. At Virginia Tech, I completed my B.S. in Information Technology, building a foundation in system analysis, programming, and cybersecurity. I then earned my M.S. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, where I explored people and technology through data—diving into areas like psychometrics, behavioral data, and statistical analysis.
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Today, my interests live at that intersection. My current projects span:
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Data Science – Exploring data analysis and modeling with a focus on behavioral patterns, statistical methods and visualization. This includes cleaning and examining datasets to uncover insights into health, behavior, and human outcomes.
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Virtualization & Vulnerability Assessment — integrating Linux system administration, containerization, and forensic practices to build resilient testing environments that optimize resource use, streamline automation, and scale deployment seamlessly.
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Beyond research and technical projects, I’ve also partnered with small businesses to design and implement strategies that deliver results—ranging from automating processes to marketing campaigns.
This portfolio is where exploration meets application. You’ll find projects that reflect both creativity in problem-solving and adaptability across different mediums—all aimed at solving real-world challenges.
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Below, you’ll find my most recent projects, each highlighting a different area of interest and designed to explore the combinations of people, data, and technology.

Projects & Case Studies
​Academic Insight Chatbot
Built and deployed a chatbot that connects to a custom academic article database, allowing users to summarize, compare, and extract insights using AI and Natural Language Processing. Tools Used: Python, Flask, Azure AI Text Analytics, Azure SQL Database, SpaCy, Heroku, GitHub
Pen -Test Case Study
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A hands-on cybersecurity and data analytics project simulating a penetration test, collecting live system metrics, and building interactive Power BI dashboards. Included controlled SSH Hydra testing, automated Python data collection, and data storytelling through visualization. Tools Used: Python, Hydra, Power BI, JSON, SSH, GitHub
Mock Facial Recognition Security System
A gesture-controlled, AI-powered home security system combining facial recognition and hand gesture detection. Built in Python with MediaPipe and OpenCV, containerized in Docker, and synced to a private NextCloud server for secure video storage. Tools Used: Python, MediaPipe, OpenCV, dlib, Docker, NextCloud, Linux
Sentiment Analysis Case Study
A sentiment analysis project exploring how news headlines influence public discourse on Reddit. Built with Python using APIs from NewsAPI and Reddit, the system applies NLP techniques (TextBlob, and custom preprocessing) to detect sentiment shifts, and lag effects. Data is processed and visualized in R and Tableau, with automation scripts scheduled to pull and analyze fresh data.