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Distinctive Culture

@distinctiveculture

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Cybersecurity professional with a decade of diverse industry experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a cybersecurity role that fosters continuous learning and collaboration.

I am a dedicated cybersecurity professional with over 10 years of experience in both commercial and private sectors. I hold a Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate and have developed a strong foundation in cybersecurity practices, risk identification, and threat detection. My expertise includes using specialized tools such as SIEM, Splunk, and WireShark to monitor network traffic and security alerts, ensuring the safety and integrity of systems.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in Python, Linux, and SQL, allowing me to analyze security events effectively and identify potential breaches. My experience as a driver has further enhanced my problem-solving abilities and attention to detail, which are crucial in cybersecurity roles. I am passionate about continuous learning and collaboration within dynamic teams, and I am eager to contribute to organizational impact in a cybersecurity analyst role.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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NEMT Driver

Current

Wingz

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year)

Provided transportation for individuals requiring non-emergency medical care, ensuring safe and timely arrival at appointments. Utilized real-time dispatch and GPS systems to optimize routes and document trips, enhancing comfort with monitoring tools and dashboards.

GPS Monitoring Client Transportation

Truck Driver

TTG, LLC

Apr 2014 - Jul 2024 (10 years 3 months)

Operated vehicles safely, planned routes, and ensured timely deliveries while adhering to all traffic laws and adapting to various road conditions. Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections and managed vehicles for DOT compliance, maintaining efficiency and regulatory adherence.

Route Planning Vehicle Operation Safety Inspections

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Merit America

Professional Certificate, Cybersecurity

Activities and societies: Applied knowledge to real-world scenarios, developing skills in proactive threat detection and response through completion of dynamic hands-on projects, including: conducting a simulated security audit, responding to a cyber incident, analyzing vulnerable systems, and completing an incident handler’s journal.

Cultivated a holistic understanding of cybersecurity's critical role in organizational security, privacy, and success, including how to systematically identify and mitigate risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Gained practical experience with Linux, SQL, Python and utilized SIEM tools, IDS, and network protocol analyzers for proactive threat management.