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Video Reflection
A short reflection covering what I learned, skills I grew, challenges I faced (and how I resolved them), and how these experiences shape my next steps.
Reflection Outline
- Learning: Most valuable concepts/skills from rotations.
- Application: Where I used them (projects, deliverables).
- Challenges: One obstacle and how I solved it.
- Growth: Communication, documentation, or tooling improvements.
- Next Steps: Goals for the next term/role.
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[00:00] Hi, I’m Carson Mulder. This semester I focused on incident response, Windows forensics, and data analytics. In my rotations, I learned how to structure playbooks and make dashboards that help stakeholders make faster decisions…
[00:45] The most valuable skills I built were timeline creation and evidence cataloging. I applied those in my Operation Red Queen procedures and in the ctOS Digital Shadows training room…
[02:00] One challenge was aligning documentation between teams. I solved it by adopting a simple template with problem, method, evidence, and outcome sections…
[03:10] I also improved how I communicate under pressure, drawing from FOH live-ops—short, action-focused updates and clear handoffs…
[04:00] Next, I’m shipping a small IR automation tool and a security data storytelling dashboard. Thanks for watching.