Open to opportunities

Jeremy Uphold

@jeremyuphold

I'm transitioning from emergency services and military operations into defensive cybersecurity and secure software development.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a defensive cybersecurity role where I can apply my emergency-response judgment, operational discipline, and developing skills in threat detection, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and secure software development.

I've spent over a decade with the Rincon Fire Department leading emergency medical response and fire suppression operations, making high-stakes decisions and coordinating with multi-agency teams under pressure.

Before that, I served eight years in the U.S. Army as a Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember, including two combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. I'm now building cybersecurity capabilities through a Computer Science degree, focusing on secure software development, systems architecture, threat mitigation, and defensive security.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Firefighter / EMT

Current

Rincon Fire Department

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 7 months)

Lead emergency medical response and fire suppression operations in high-stress environments, prioritizing life safety and incident stabilization. Analyze complex scenes to make split-second decisions and document precise incident reports.

Emergency Response Incident Command Critical Incident Management Team Coordination Documentation

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

U.S. Army

Jan 2007 - Dec 2015 (8 years 11 months)

Executed precision artillery operations requiring meticulous mathematical calculation, targeting verification, and equipment maintenance. Maintained accountability and operational security under hostile conditions, and directed team operations to ensure mission success.

Artillery Operations Calculations Equipment Maintenance Standard Operating Procedures Operational Security Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with coursework in C++ programming, data structures, algorithms, database management, discrete mathematics, operating systems, computer networks, and secure software development.