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Patrick Selby
Research Assistant, Grambling State University
Location: Grambling, LA United States
Joined: Apr 21st, 2025

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Cybersecurity student at Grambling State University (GPA 3.9) conducting NSF-funded research in Dr. Vasanth Iyer's AIoT Lab, where I develop ScanSafe � an on-device Android app that detects QR phishing in real time using heuristic analysis, no cloud or pretrained models. Skilled in Linux, Python, threat modeling, and IoT security protocols including TLS, mTLS, and HMAC. AWS Academy Cloud Foundations certified. Founded a high school STEM Club, mentoring peers in technology fundamentals. Seeking internship opportunities where I can apply hands-on cybersecurity skills and continue growing as a practitioner.

Current Whereabouts:

Cybersecurity research, building ScanSafe � an on-device Android app that detects QR phishing � IoT security protocols, threat modeling, and preparing for CompTIA Security+.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To become a skilled cybersecurity practitioner who secures real systems and infrastructure, contribute meaningfully to research that protects people, and inspire others from my community to pursue careers in technology.

Website:

https://portfolio-v2-gzkg.vercel.app/

Education (request update)

Grambling State University class of 2028

Undergrad Major: Computer and Information Science

Claim To Fame:

Building ScanSafe as a freshman � an on-device Android app that detects QR code phishing in real time without any cloud dependency or pretrained models � while contributing to NSF-funded IoMT security research in Dr. Iyer's AIoT Lab.

Most Memorable Moment:

Tracing a real phishing email targeting GSU students back through its SafeLinks wrapper and realizing I could build a detection rule for it the same day. That moment made the research feel real � not just academic.

Experience

I currently work with Grambling State University as Research Assistant
I have 4 years of experience working in the Information Technology industry.

Research Assistant | Grambling State University � AIoT Lab
From February 2026 to Current • 0 year(s)
Conducting NSF-funded mobile security research under Dr. Vasanth Iyer. Developing ScanSafe, an on-device Android app that detects QR code phishing using heuristic URL analysis � no cloud dependency or pretrained models.

IoT Cyber Defense Extern | Hydroficient (via Extern)
From February 2026 to March 2026 • 0 year(s)
Completing a structured IoT security externship covering STRIDE threat modeling, TLS/mTLS device authentication, MQTT pipeline security, replay defense mechanisms, and anomaly detection using Isolation Forest.

Co-Founder & STEM Mentor | Armed Forces Senior Technical School STEM Club
From March 2022 to September 2023 • 1 year(s)
Co-founded and led a high school STEM Club, organizing tech initiatives and mentoring peers in foundational technology concepts.

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