Aaron John Thomas

IT Security @ UM Health-Sparrow | Prev @ Coinbase | MS Cybersecurity @ UMich | Automating Compliance & Risk | NIST, ISO, AI Governance | Building Scalable Security Programs

United States

About

I help organizations bridge the gap between regulatory requirements and operational reality by turning compliance hurdles into actionable controls. As a cybersecurity student pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at University of Michigan-Dearborn, I am passionate about exploring the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and security. I have acquired multiple certifications and skills in network security, information security, and Linux, and have applied them in various projects and internships. Currently, I am working as an UUE Information Ambassador at UMD, where I provide technical support and guidance to students and faculty on the use of online learning platforms and tools. Previously, I interned as an Information Security Administrator at Virtually Testing Foundation, where I performed vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response for various clients. I also have international exposure and experience in IoT and Scrum, as I completed a four-month exchange program at ESILV - Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs Léonard de Vinci in France. I am eager to learn from and contribute to the cybersecurity industry, and to leverage my technical and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Experience

  • IT Security Analyst - Associate at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • GRC Engineer at Complama
    Jun 2025 - Nov 2025 · 6 mos

    Working on GRC internal processes that help startups own their security, privacy, and AI responsibility journeys.

  • University of Michigan (Michigan, United States)
    • UUE Building Manager
      Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 · 4 mos

    • UUE Information Ambassador
      Dec 2023 - Feb 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Security Risk Analyst at Coinbase
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

  • Information Security Administrator at Virtually Testing Foundation
    Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 · 3 mos