Collin Shea Image

Welcome!

Hello! My name is Collin Shea. I’m a junior at Norwich University in Vermont, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity & Advanced Technologies. I love coding, scripting, and experimenting with new ideas — whether that means building tools, automating tasks, or diving into system‑level problem‑solving.

I’m especially passionate about ethical hacking and spend a lot of time sharpening my skills on platforms like HackTheBox, TryHackMe, and NCL (Cyber Skyline). Working through real‑world attack paths and hands‑on challenges has helped me grow as both a learner and a creator.

My long‑term goal is to become a penetration tester in either the private or public sector, where I can apply my curiosity, technical skills, and problem‑solving mindset to help secure systems and protect people. This page showcases the projects, challenges, and learning experiences that are shaping me into the professional I’m working to become.

Current Projects My GitHub

Skills

I have many skills, some are more useful then others...But all are important.

  • Java — object‑oriented development, backend logic
  • JavaScript - high‑level scripting language for dynamic, interactive web functionality
  • C++ — performance‑driven programming, systems thinking
  • Python — scripting, automation, tool creation
  • HTML & CSS — responsive layouts, UI styling
  • SQL - querying, managing, and analyzing relational database systems, including writing optimized queries, joins, and data manipulation statements.
  • VM Enviroments - virtual machines for multi‑OS development, secure testing, and environment isolation
  • Terminals / CLI — workflow efficiency, environment control
  • Kali Linux Toolsets — security tools, reconnaissance workflows
  • Black Arch Toolsets - Arch‑based security distro for manual installs, CLI‑driven tooling, and offensive security workflows
  • Computer Forensics — finding deleted, and hidden things on memory spaces using tools like HxD, and Active@ Disk Editor
Skills Photo

Some of my work

Chat Server Project PassCracker Project Keylogger Project Profile Picture
More Work Here

Certifications & Accomplishments

Validation of my technical expertise and continuous learning in cybersecurity.

Security+

NCL Player for Fall 2025

TryHackMe

NCL Player for Spring 2026

Digital Literacy DL-00-101 Badge

DL-00-101 Badge

My Resume

You can view or download my professional resume below:

View Full Screen Download PDF

Common Questions

Who am I?

I am a college student pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity and Advanced Technologies. I enjoy building projects, exploring new tools, and experimenting with emerging technologies. I also love to volunteer and serve my community, as I am a volunteer firefighter going on 5 years of service.

What do I do?

I develop programs and technical projects in my free time, including this website, which I designed and built independently. I enjoy exploring code in both structured, ethical ways and in creative, experimental environments.

What are my future plans?

I plan to work as a Penetration Tester in either the private or public sectors, focusing on offensive security and applied research. I also aim to continue developing tools and educational resources for ethical hacking and cybersecurity learning.

Contact Me

Interested in reaching out? Fill out the form below so we can get in touch!