My name is Rafik Tartour, and I am an Arabic Cryptologic Linguist in the U.S. Army. With seven years of active-duty service. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and am actively pursuing a Master of Science in Cyber Operations at the University of Maryland Global Campus. I am most passionate about the intersection of intelligence analysis and advanced cybersecurity. I thrive on solving complex technical challenges and exploring how computer science can be leveraged to protect critical infrastructure and information systems. My overarching life goal is to become a leading expert and researcher in the technology sector, driving innovations that safeguard national security interests. To achieve this, my immediate objective is to excel in my master's program, which will lay the foundational groundwork for my long-term academic goal of earning a Ph.D. in Computer Science. I am a strong candidate for this scholarship because I bring a proven track record of military discipline, hands-on leadership, and a unique synthesis of technical and linguistic skills. By combining my operational military experience with a rigorous academic drive, I am deeply committed to maximizing the impact of this educational investment and making lasting contributions to the cybersecurity and computer science communities.

• cryptologic linguist

  Military · US Army

  Jan 2019 – Present

• Soccer

  Club

  2006 – 2012