Kaitlyn Short

Kaitlyn Short has several years of work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Kaitlyn'smost recent position is as a DevSecOps Engineer at Rampart Communications, starting in August 2022. Before that, they worked as a Computer Science Intern at the same company from June to August 2022. In 2021, Short worked as a Virginia Cyber Range Intern at Virginia Cyber Range, where they helped improve the quality of cybersecurity courseware in Virginia. Kaitlyn also served as a Teaching Assistant for the 2021 VT GenCyber camp at Virginia Tech, where they supported teachers and introduced them to basic cybersecurity concepts. In 2019, Short contributed to the development and execution of the first-ever MCPS Summer Cybersecurity Camps for grades five through eight at Montgomery County Public Schools. Kaitlyn'sprimary responsibilities in this role were to prepare the camp environment and assist campers with activities focused on proper internet use, safety, and an introduction to cybersecurity.

Kaitlyn Short obtained their High School Diploma from Blacksburg High School in the period of 2015 to 2019. After that, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity from Campbell University from 2019 to 2022.