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Cody Franzen

@codyfranzen

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I am a cybersecurity specialist with military discipline and practical risk mitigation experience.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can apply cybersecurity and risk-mitigation skills within a disciplined, collaborative team, with hands-on technical challenges, ethical standards, and opportunities to lead process improvements.

I am a disciplined cybersecurity specialist with formal training and industry certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, CCNA, MCSE). I apply ethical hacking, advanced computing and virtual machine skills to reduce risk and resolve incidents; I implemented multifactor authentication and account lockout protocols that addressed 30% of critical security issues during a practicum.

Prior military service shaped my operational rigor, teamwork and leadership, and I earned a sponsorship into a millwright apprenticeship ahead of schedule. I adapt quickly, lead projects to completion, and bring a duty-before-self mindset with proven problem-solving and process-improvement results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Millwright Apprentice

Current

MX3 Services

Oct 2024 - Present (11 months)

Awarded early sponsorship as a millwright apprentice and installed industrial equipment with alignment tolerances to 0.010 inches, operating heavy machinery, performing welding, and making precision adjustments to improve installation accuracy.

Welding Measurement

Cybersecurity Specialist (Practicum)

Tick Tock Tech

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 (1 month)

Managed cybersecurity projects from conception to completion and implemented multifactor authentication and account lockout protocols that resolved 30% of critical security issues while improving service metrics.

Multi Factor Authentication Incident Response Security Diagnostics Access Control Project Management Process Improvement Team Leadership

Infantryman

Canadian Armed Forces

Apr 2019 - Apr 2022 (3 years)

Coordinated movements and actions of a section of infantrymen across training and operational scenarios, enhancing unit readiness and discipline; trained and coached soldiers in Jiu-Jitsu for inter-battalion competitions.

Coordination Team Leadership Field Operations Training Disciplining Risk Assessment

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CDI College

Diploma in Cyber Security, Cybersecurity

Grade: 3.3 GPA

Activities and societies: Qualifications included: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA PenTest+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).

Completed the Cyber Security Specialist diploma at CDI College covering foundational and intermediate cybersecurity topics and industry certifications; graduated with a 3.3 GPA.