Learn | Engineer | Hack

North Carolina Mountains, A few more days to go until the 100 mile mark!
300 beautifully awesome miles on the AT!

Location: Appalachian Trail: NC, USA

About

Self-motivated and driven IT Professional who constantly spends time improving knowledge of Cyber-threats, Hybrid Cloud, and the advancement of the industry. Passionate about technology and always eager to learn more about the IT & OT enterprise world. Able to learn and retain new information quickly while providing world-class support with outstanding communication & relationship management skills.

Currently attending Western Governors University for Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.

Interests include: Cyber-Security Research, Social Engineering, OSINT OPSEC, SDR/GnuRadio, CTF, OT (IOT/IIOT/SCADA), Pen-Testing, Bug Bounties, Machine Learning, AWS & Azure Cloud, Python, Manufacturing, Hiking, and more.

STUDY

Certifications

CompTIA Certifications:

Trend Micro Certifications:

Microsoft 365 Certifications:

Microsoft Azure Certifications:

Microsoft Security & Compliance Certifications:

Project, Program, & Service Management Certifications:

Additional Certifications & Badges:

LEARN

Education

Late 2023 Expected Graduation – WGU

Candidate for:
Bachelor of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
January 2020 to Expected Graduation: Late 2023
Western Governors University – Austin, TX

WWHS

High school Graduate – Diploma
Woodrow Wilson High School – Dallas, TX

Work

Experience

Analyst: Project Manager

Reduce implementation risk and drive usage of workloads by educating the customer about adoption resources and partners. Alignment of partners, technical and migration SMEs based on customer needs.
Orchestrating of partners including Internal Account Teams and other company resources to deliver an outstanding on-boarding experience while building and maintaining positive relationships with multiple customer contacts.
Build enduring customer relationships to identify business needs, manage intent and to help successfully deploy and embrace products across the M365 Suite. Lead business value conversations, and showcase product demonstrations and use cases and influence and obtain customers plans for deployment and adoption required to support consumption growth

Intern: Hybrid Cloud Cyber-Security (CPITS)

IT Security Foundation: Ensured a common framework for all students, provided the historical context of Cyber security, defined key principals, the evolving threat landscape, and cyber security trends.
Training: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Trend Micro solutions. Hands on Training with AWS Security, Azure Administration and Advanced Threat Centric Defense training. Exposure to incident response handling as well as support engineering roles.
IT Security Industry: Learned the structure of the industry, introduced to key roles (ISVs, System Integrators, Resellers, Service Providers…), and key organizations. Engagement & Q/A with Leading Industry & Channel Partners. Volunteered for an amazing cause @CitySquare-Dallas food pantry

Operations Manager: Manufacturing

Supervise embroidery production line staff and subsequent processes. Collaborate with team to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
Responsible for commercial embroidery equipment, Epson Series DTG printers, 3D printers, laser engravers, Vinyl Cutters, dye sublimation printers, and 2D plotters and their respective software.
Composed and submitted requests to proper approval authorities and/or procurement personnel for parts, as necessary, to facilitate repairs and maintenance.

Front End Manager: Retail

Management of front-end operations including Customer service, Key Holder, Linux System technical service, personnel management, new hire training, loss prevention, product retention, Timely solutions to system issues.
Maintained a safe and secure work environment, which included conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, and securing doors and gates.
Always provided excellent customer service through the daily execution of Lowe’s customer service policies, procedures and programs.

Apprentice: Bladesmith

Proficiency with 2×72 Belt Grinders, Drill Presses, Kydex, Rotary Sanders, Heat Treat Flame & Kiln Ovens, Blast Cabinets, Compressors, Tumblers, Additive Manufacturing, and Light CNC.
Custom prototyping combined with rapid production abilities while maintaining absolute attention to detail.
Manufactured over 900+ knives & Sheaths.

APPLY

Skills

Industry Skills

Project Management

90%

Relationship Management

90%

Cyber Security

75%

AI & Machine Learning

20%

Cloud - AWS

60%

Cloud - Azure

60%

Firewall + VPN

50%

Networking, TCP/IP, OSI Model

75%

SIGINT + SDR & GnuRadio

30%

OSINT OPSEC

50%

Microsoft 365

75%

Device Management

70%

Hard Skills

UX/UI Design

40%

Human Leadership

75%

Customer Service Systems

60%

Analytical Reasoning

63%

Graphic Design

75%

Digital Marketing

44%

Interpersonal Skills

Creativity

90%

Problem Solving

95%

Persuasion

85%

Communication

85%

Collaboration

90%

Adaptability

99%

Time Management

85%

Customer Focus & Service

99%

Other Skills

Machine Embroidery

90%

Video Production

60%

BlackSmithing

90%

Single Board Arm (Rpi)

75%

ThermoForming

90%

Photography

60%

Dye Sublimation

90%

Lock Sport

30%

2D Plotting

90%

Laser Engraving

60%

@_SSPIV