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// Nolan Cross
Cybersecurity analyst, AI engineer, and self-published sci-fi novelist. Currently interning at NEXA and pursuing an accelerated B.S. + M.S. at FIU — targeting federal tech, cloud security, and eventually New Zealand or Geneva.
About
I'm a 21-year-old dual-degree IT student at FIU with a background in cybersecurity, AI pipelines, and Android device validation. I got here through construction sites and retail floors before pivoting fully into tech — which means I know how to work hard under pressure and deliver.
Outside the terminal, I write science fiction under the pen name Nolan Cross. My debut novel Lost Calling: Arc I — Two Moons explores identity, memory, and institutional power — themes that quietly inform how I think about security and systems too. I'm also a former AFROTC cadet and active martial artist, and I'm working toward a long-term goal of living and working internationally — with New Zealand and Geneva both on the map.
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Experience
Android device validation, firmware-level debugging, and security testing across rugged handhelds, tablets, and IoT product lines at an Android Enterprise Gold Partner with 15M+ devices deployed globally. Applying cybersecurity knowledge to MDM, verified boot integrity, and network protocol testing. Tracking defect lifecycle in Jira across telephony, connectivity, hardware, and stability phases.
Achieved 95–98% first-call resolution diagnosing hardware, software, and network issues. Managed user provisioning and access control for 200+ users in Windows Active Directory. Rebuilt 95% of company IT infrastructure including hardware upgrades, network reconfiguration, and security hardening. Coordinated nationwide Chromebook deployment to 5,000+ devices for underserved schools across the country.
Designed Python-based ML pipelines for automated document classification and structured data extraction using NLP and supervised learning, achieving 90–95% accuracy. Translated complex AI model outputs into actionable briefings and data visualizations for cross-functional stakeholders.
Analyzed and optimized datasets to improve performance of digital projects. Developed algorithmic solutions and integrated data-driven insights with cross-functional product teams in Rome.
Projects
Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipeline using all-mpnet-base-v2 semantic embeddings. Overlapping chunking strategy improved context accuracy and retrieval quality over rigid segmentation. Achieved measurable gains in AI response relevance.
Layered security framework for microlearning platforms. Proof-of-concept with certificate-based authentication, multi-factor access, and AES-256 encryption. Designed for real-world microlearning deployment environments.
Cross-platform mobile app with real-time geolocation tracking, secure Stripe payments, and Firebase auth. Deployed on AWS infrastructure. Built with React Native front-end and Spring Boot backend.
Full-stack RESTful application with automated bracket generation, bye-round handling, and comprehensive JUnit 5 unit testing. Built with Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate ORM against a PostgreSQL database.
Creative work
Nolan Cross — Debut Novel
Two Moons — June 2026
A science fiction series exploring identity, memory, and the human cost of institutional power. The first installment of a planned multi-arc series — available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook on Amazon KDP. Arc II is in development.
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