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Derrick Thony

@derrickthony

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Aspiring cybersecurity professional with a focus on incident response.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role in cybersecurity that offers growth opportunities and a collaborative environment.

I am a dedicated and aspiring cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in incident response and security operations. My experience as a driver has honed my ability to maintain high situational awareness and adapt quickly to changing environments, skills that are critical in monitoring and alert handling within security operations centers (SOCs).

Through my education and hands-on training, I have developed a solid understanding of network forensics and security log analysis using tools like WireShark and Splunk. I have successfully analyzed phishing attacks and conducted simulated threat investigations, demonstrating my ability to recognize indicators of compromise and respond effectively to security incidents.

I am eager to leverage my skills and knowledge in a cybersecurity role where I can contribute to protecting organizations from cyber threats while continuing to grow and learn in this dynamic field.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Driver

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Uber

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Maintained high situational awareness and adapted quickly to traffic, route changes, and customer requests—skills aligned with real-time monitoring and alert handling in SOC environments. Delivered time-sensitive orders while maintaining accuracy and customer satisfaction, reflecting precision and focus under pressure—critical for Tier 1 alert triage.

Monitoring Alerting Customer Satisfaction Situational Awareness Situational Adaptability

Driver

Prime Inc

Jun 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Maintained constant situational awareness while operating large vehicles, demonstrating vigilance similar to monitoring security environments for anomalies. Followed DOT and company regulations, showcasing strict adherence to compliance—a key aspect of security operations. Independently managed routes and unexpected issues, showing calm problem-solving and escalation judgment—applicable to triagin

Situational Awareness Compliance Problem Solving Escalation Judgment Vehicle Operation Documentation

Patient Transporter

Tampa General Hospital

Dec 2021 - Jun 2022 (6 months)

Communicated clearly and professionally with medical staff, patients, and dispatch, mirroring the collaboration and escalation needed between SOC tiers and other IT teams. Documented transport logs and coordinated smooth patient handoffs, showcasing attention to detail and procedural consistency—skills aligned with SOC ticketing and log documentation. Navigated complex hospital environments and wo

Communication Collaboration Documentation Attention To Detail Procedural Consistency Communication Adaptability Systems Thinking Workflow Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sophia Learning

Introduction to Information Technology, Information Technology

Completed coursework in Introduction to Information Technology (CS1001). Gained foundational knowledge in IT principles and concepts.

Alonzy Tracey Mourning Senior High

High School Diploma, Cybersecurity

Activities and societies: Email Phishing Analysis, WireShark Basics, Splunk Basics, Investigating With Splunk

Engaged in practical lab exercises focusing on cybersecurity analysis. Developed skills in email phishing analysis, Wireshark basics, and Splunk for security log collection and threat investigation.