Engineer of Today. Innovator of Tomorrow.

ADVANCE Your Vision with a Technologist Who Thinks Like a Creator

Rooted in research and built for impact. I design intelligent, secure, data centric technologies that power next generation innovation.

INNOVATE WITH PURPOSE

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DESIGNING WHAT’S NEXT

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ENGINEER THE FUTURE TODAY

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INNOVATE WITH PURPOSE ✺ DESIGNING WHAT’S NEXT ✺ ENGINEER THE FUTURE TODAY ✺

About Me

I’m Sasha—a data engineer, AI enthusiast, and creative problem solver on a mission to shape the future through innovation. From decoding complex systems to building intelligent solutions, I bring a rare blend of technical expertise and visionary thinking to everything I do.

My journey began with a passion for tech and a curiosity that never quit. Whether I’m designing secure architectures, exploring the frontiers of AI, or crafting laser-cut creations as an entrepreneur, I’m here to build boldly, think differently, and help others do the same.

My Skills

    • Programming & Scripting: Python, C++, C#, Java, SQL, Bash

    • AI & Data Science: Machine Learning, Data Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Image Recognition

    • Data Engineering & Integration: IBM Cloud Pak for Data, Collibra, Tibco, Apache Kafka, ETL Pipelines, Canonical Modeling, OAGIS, QIF, S-Series

    • Cybersecurity: DevSecOps, Reverse Engineering, Secure CI/CD, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming, Network Security

    • Cloud & Platforms: OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (familiar), Red Hat

    • Tools & Frameworks: Git, JIRA, Visual Studio, VS Code, Jupyter, Tableau

    • Sr. Data Engineer – Lockheed Martin
      Leading AI-driven data integration projects using IBM Cloud Pak for Data, OAGIS, and industry standards. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert.

    • Cyber Intelligence Analyst – Lockheed Martin
      Engineered secure CI/CD systems and conducted vulnerability assessments on cloud-native platforms like OpenShift.

    • Software Engineering Internships – Lockheed Martin, Facebook, TwinThread
      Developed machine learning tools, reverse engineering prototypes, and backend systems for secure, scalable applications.

    • Quantum Computing (QUBO, D-Wave)

    • AI/ML Applications in Security and Infrastructure

    • Undergraduate & Graduate Research in Traffic Systems, Quantum Algorithms, and Embedded Systems

    • Standards Contribution (NIST Score Tool, OAGi Working Group)

    • Recognized Technical Talent - Lockheed Martin

    • Subject Matter Expert in Data Engineering

    • Team Lead for Cross-functional Integration Projects

    • Public Speaker and Engineering Student Mentor

  • Awards & Honors

    • Recognized Technical Talent – Lockheed Martin Fellow Track

    • NYU Cybersecurity Fellowship Recipient

    • Virginia Tech Computer Engineering Leadership Award

    • WiCyS & Facebook Women in Cybersecurity Scholar (3x)

    • Facebook Grace Hopper Celebration Scholar

    • Qualcomm Women’s Collegiate Conference Scholarship

    • Ph.D. in Computer Science (AI & Security Focus) – University of Virginia (Incoming, Fall 2025)

    • M.S. in Cybersecurity – New York University, 2021

    • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Minor in Cybersecurity – Virginia Tech, 2019

  • "The best way to predict the future is to invent it."

    — Alan Kay

  • “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.”

    — Carl Sagan

  • “Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.”

    — Rumi

  • “I engineer possibilities and prototype futures.”

    — Sasha Morgan

Explore my portfolio to see how I've brought ideas to life and delivered impactful results.