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Michael Reynolds

@michaelreynolds1

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Motivated cybersecurity and IT professional with leadership experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, values security, and offers opportunities for growth.

I am a motivated cybersecurity and IT professional with a solid foundation in Scrum methodology, certified as a Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I). My unique combination of leadership experience, security operations knowledge, and agile project management skills allows me to effectively lead teams and manage technical projects. I have completed hands-on labs in SIEM tools, incident response, and threat detection through platforms like TryHackMe and Let'sDefend.

Currently, I serve as a Refuse Supervisor for the City of Winston-Salem, where I direct daily operations and staff, improving workflow and communication processes. I have designed and implemented new training programs to boost safety and compliance, demonstrating strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills that are transferable to IT and cybersecurity environments. My educational background includes an Associate of Science in Information Technology from Columbia Southern University, where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Refuse Supervisor

Current

City of Winston-Salem

Aug 2016 - Present (8 years 10 months)

Directed daily operations and staff, improving workflow and communication processes. Designed and implemented new training programs to boost safety and compliance. Demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills transferable to team environments.

Team Leadership Workflow Optimization Communication Training Development Compliance Strategic Thinking Problem Solving

Truck Driver

Southern Products & Silica

Apr 2006 - Aug 2016 (10 years 4 months)

Operated complex logistics across varying routes with an emphasis on safety, planning, and adaptability. Ensured timely delivery and adherence to all transportation regulations, maintaining a strong safety record.

Logistics Route Planning Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Science, Information Technology

Grade: 4.0 GPA, NSLS Honoree

Activities and societies: Completed real-world SOC scenarios involving alert analysis, incident escalation, log investigation, and triage using platforms like Let'sDefend. Gained hands-on experience with SIEM tools, analyzing malicious traffic and phishing emails. Additionally, completed over 40 TryHackMe rooms on network exploitation, web application vulnerabilities, privilege escalation, and red/blue teaming concepts, including Blue Team Fundamentals and Cyber Defense.

Pursued an Associate of Science in Information Technology, building a strong foundation in core IT concepts and principles. Developed essential skills relevant to modern digital environments and cybersecurity operations.