Hi, I'm Kiraleigh Lawing
IT & Cybersecurity Professional
Detail-oriented IT and cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in digital forensics, Python programming, AI prompt engineering, and securing AI-based systems. Currently completing a B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University.
About
Securing systems, leading operations
A brief look at my background, experience, and technical expertise.
I'm an IT and cybersecurity professional combining technical depth with real-world business leadership. Alongside my cybersecurity studies, I serve as CFO for Desert Rose Welding and Fabrication Services LLC, managing payroll, contracts, operations, and administrative functions. I bring strong knowledge in network security, Linux systems, digital forensics, risk management, and information assurance.
Career Highlights
- 9 verified industry certifications across CompTIA, LPI, ITIL, and AKYLADE
- Chief Financial Officer at Desert Rose Welding and Fabrication Services LLC since 2022
- Pursuing B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University
- Experienced in Python, AI prompt engineering, and securing AI-based systems
Skills & Technologies
Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Forensics
- Network Security
- Risk Management
- Information Assurance
- Securing AI Systems
Technical
- Python Programming
- AI Prompt Engineering
- Linux Systems
- Windows Systems
- IT Troubleshooting
Business & Operations
- Contract Management
- Project Coordination
- Payroll & Operations
Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certifications
Verified credentials
Every certification includes a Verify link to the issuer's official verification portal, using the unique code from each certificate where available.
CompTIA
Core IT and cybersecurity stack. Each Verify link opens your active credential on CompTIA CertMetrics.
Infrastructure
Operating systems and platform foundations with live LPI credential verification.
Experience
Background, expertise & credentials
Professional experience, education, and competency areas backed by verified certifications and ongoing coursework at WGU.
Work Experience
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Desert Rose Welding and Fabrication Services LLC · Remote
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- Manage payroll, administrative operations, and financial processes
- Handle business contracts, documentation, and vendor coordination
- Assist with budgeting, reporting, and operational oversight
- Support technology initiatives and business process improvements
- Maintain confidential employee and financial records with professionalism and accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University · Remote
Expected completion: In Progress
Coursework in cybersecurity, digital forensics, information assurance, risk management, Python programming, and securing AI-based systems.
Associate Degree in Media Arts & Film Technology
Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell · Roswell, NM
Graduated 2012
Core Competencies
Cybersecurity & Information Assurance
PrimaryHands-on security analysis spanning threat detection, digital forensics, risk management, and information assurance. Grounded in a full CompTIA security stack plus NIST Cybersecurity Framework training through AKYLADE and ongoing WGU coursework.
Backed by
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA CySA+
- AKYLADE A/CCRF (NIST CSF 2.0)
- Security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and threat analysis (CySA+)
- Network security fundamentals and defense-in-depth principles (Security+)
- Cyber resilience planning aligned to NIST CSF 2.0 (AKYLADE A/CCRF)
- Digital forensics and information assurance through WGU degree program
- Risk management and securing AI-based systems and applications
- Threat Detection
- Digital Forensics
- Risk Management
- NIST CSF 2.0
- Information Assurance
- Security Monitoring
IT Infrastructure & Technical Support
PrimaryFull-stack IT fundamentals from hardware and operating systems through networking and troubleshooting. Validated across six CompTIA credentials and Linux Essentials, with practical support experience on Linux and Windows environments.
Backed by
- CompTIA ITF+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Linux Essentials (LPI)
- Hardware, software, and mobile device troubleshooting (A+)
- Network configuration, protocols, and infrastructure (Network+)
- Linux and Windows system administration (Linux Essentials, A+)
- IT concepts and cloud fundamentals (ITF+)
- Technical support and problem resolution across mixed environments
- Hardware & Software
- Networking
- Linux & Windows
- IT Troubleshooting
- Cloud Fundamentals
- System Administration
Business Operations & Service Management
Proven leadership as CFO managing payroll, contracts, and confidential records, combined with project coordination and IT service management frameworks. Brings operational discipline from the business side and structured delivery from ITIL and Project+.
Backed by
- CompTIA Project+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- CFO at Desert Rose Welding and Fabrication Services LLC since 2022
- Payroll, budgeting, reporting, and vendor coordination
- Business contracts, documentation, and operational oversight
- Project planning and coordination across teams (Project+)
- IT service management and process improvement (ITIL 4)
- Maintaining confidential employee and financial records
- Payroll & Finance
- Contract Management
- Project Coordination
- IT Service Management
- Budgeting & Reporting
- Operations Oversight
Python, AI & Emerging Technology
Developing skills in Python programming, AI prompt engineering, and securing AI-based systems through WGU's Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program. Focused on the intersection of emerging technology and practical security application.
Backed by
- WGU B.S. Cybersecurity & Information Assurance (In Progress)
- Python programming for automation and security tooling
- AI prompt engineering and responsible AI use cases
- Securing AI-based systems and applications
- Applied coursework in cybersecurity, forensics, and assurance at WGU
- Associate degree foundation in Media Arts & Film Technology (ENMU, 2012)
- Python Programming
- AI Prompt Engineering
- AI System Security
- Automation
- Applied Security Studies
Contact
Let's connect
Interested in cybersecurity roles, IT opportunities, or collaboration? I'd love to hear from you.
Get in touch
Reach out via email or phone. I'm open to discussing opportunities in IT, cybersecurity, and related fields.