Resume
Cody Sims
Software Support Engineer, Developer, and AI Management Graduate Student.
Professional summary
Recent graduate with a B.S. in Information and Cybersecurity Operations and an NVIDIA certification in building applications powered by large language models. Accepted to Georgetown University's M.P.S. in Artificial Intelligence Management (expected 2027). Hands-on experience building AI-powered applications and working across cloud, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, automation, and modern software development — combining military leadership and business-ownership experience into a disciplined, analytical approach to solving complex problems.
- B.S. Information & Cybersecurity Operations
- Graduated Cum Laude
- NVIDIA LLM Application Development
- Georgetown M.P.S. AI Management (2027)
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Work experience
Software Support Engineer
Jun 2026 – PresentPreferred Data Corporation · High Point, NC
Read, debug, extend, and maintain custom software supporting customer business operations — investigating issues through code analysis and SQL/database troubleshooting, resolving support tickets, and building scripts and automations to improve reliability and efficiency.
Owner / Independent Insurance Agent
Sep 2025 – PresentSims Insurance Partners LLC · Kernersville, NC
Operate an independent insurance business serving senior clients with life insurance and Medicare solutions — managing client relationships, operations, and compliance end to end.
Licensed Independent Insurance Agent
Jun 2020 – Sep 2025The Assurance Group · Archdale, NC
Built and managed a client base of 600+ through direct outreach, referrals, and educational seminars, earning Chairman's Club recognition for top production.
Education
M.P.S., Artificial Intelligence Management
2026 – 2027 (expected)Georgetown University · Remote
- Accepted to Georgetown's Master of Professional Studies in AI Management.
B.S., Information and Cybersecurity Operations
2019 – 2026ECPI University · Greensboro, NC
- Graduated Cum Laude.
- Cybersecurity operations, network infrastructure, systems administration, and cloud security.
- Hands-on labs in ethical hacking, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and digital forensics.
- Applied AI/ML, cloud technologies, and DevSecOps across academic technical labs.
Military service
Corporal · United States Marine Corps
2015 – 2019- Infantry Rifleman leading in high-pressure, team-oriented environments — responsible for team coordination, accountability, and mission-critical execution.
- Served with an Intelligence Battalion as an 8621 Ground Sensor Surveillance Operator (secondary MOS), operating sensor systems for monitoring and intelligence gathering.
Awards & certifications
Building Agentic AI Applications with Large Language Models
Building practical applications powered by large language models — LLM workflows, orchestration concepts, and modern AI development practices.
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Recognized for exceptional academic achievement (May–September 2025).
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