Jason Truong

IT Support | Intern @SET | IT Student @UW Tacoma

University Place, Washington, United States

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Experience

  • IT Systems & AI Governance Intern at School of Engineering & Technology - UW Tacoma
    Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 · 6 mos

    - Contributing to research on the design, governance, and validation of agentic AI systems in critical IT environments where system failure and data loss are unacceptable - Developing frameworks for translating governance constructs (protocols, guardrails, deterministic wrappers) into testable models aligned with enterprise IT and cybersecurity constraints - Building competencies in AI governance, systems thinking, risk analysis, and safety engineering with emphasis on causality-based reasoning and human-in-the-loop authority

  • Heathrow IT at Heathrow
    Jan 2026 - Feb 2026 · 2 mos

    Completed a comprehensive virtual work experience program focused on cybersecurity, leadership development, and technology innovation in the aviation sector. Key Projects & Achievements: - Researched and analyzed 5 high-profile cybersecurity breaches, identifying key vulnerabilities and developing a 500-word threat intelligence report with preventative recommendations to strengthen organizational security posture - Evaluated 3 industry-standard cyber defence frameworks (Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and Diamond Model), conducting comparative analysis across 10+ criteria including purpose, application methods, and organizational benefits for threat detection and response - Assessed 3 major technology platforms (Windows 11, Google ecosystem, Apple ecosystem) for usability challenges, proposing 6+ targeted improvements to enhance user experience and accessibility - Completed 5 structured self-reflection exercises focused on leadership development, identifying 3 core strengths in collaborative decision-making, time management, and team coordination