Ali Mohammed
Clifton, Virginia 20124
*******.***@*****.***
(C) 512-***-****
Driven, Fast Learner, and Highly Motivated as a Cyber Security Analyst
Career Summary:
Over four years of experience in various job areas. I am in the middle of a career transition into the Cyber Security field, which is my field of study in college. I have experience from schoolwork and work in the field with certifications taken and have expertise in:
• Cyber-Security applications and tools. Knowledge of; packet flow, access management, data protection, TCP/UDP traffic, proxy systems, anti-virus solutions, and other security operation tools.
• Computer applications and technology, performance testing tools, computer software.
• Programming languages, internetworking, and wireless technologies.
Security Clearance:
Public Trust, 2019
Citizenship Status: Green card holder
Education:
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia 10/2017 to Present
A.A.S., Computer Science, Concentration in Cyber Security
College of Technology, Kirkuk, Iraq 07/2015
B.S., Fuel and Energy Engineering Techniques (Chemical Engineering equivalent)
Certifications:
CompTIA Security + CE, 2019
Technical Support Fundamentals, 2018
Professional Development/Affiliations:
Iraq Science and Engineering Competition, 2nd Place 2012
Engineering Society, Member 2011 to 2015
Society of Petroleum and Energy Engineers, Member 2011 to 2015
Skills:
Languages: Fluent in Kurdish (Native), Arabic (Native), and English. Excellent communication skills: both written and oral in Kurdish (Native), Arabic (Native), and English.
Soft Skills: Excellent verbal communication, time management, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Cyber-Security: Practical knowledge of firewalls, protocol analyzers, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and Wireshark. Knowledge of; packet flow, access management, data protection, TCP/UDP traffic, proxy systems, anti-virus solutions, and other security operation tools.
Internetworking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, NMAP, and Wireless Connections.
Operating Systems: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/10, UNIX, and Linux.
Computer Applications and Technology: Strong hands-on experience in various computer software applications; to include, Microsoft Excel/Word/Office/Power Point, AutoCAD, Performance testing using HP LoadRunner, Internet use, extensive knowledge of computer software and wireless technologies, and knowledge in Windows Server 2012 R2 and Active Directory
Programming Languages: Visual Basic, MatLab, AutoCAD, UNIX (Red Hat), Linux, SQL, Java Scripting, HTML, XML, Python, and CSS Web Design.
Business: Knowledge and experience in the Energy and Petroleum Engineering fields; to include, internal combustion, engine and heat transfer, Analytical Chemistry, and Thermodynamics. Client/contractor coordination, Research and Quality Control (QC), factory design and unit operations, statistics and engineering and economics, material property, numerical analysis, and industrial safety.
Professional Experience:
Lookingglass Cyber Solutions, Reston, USA June 2019 to Present
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Collaborates with client to identify and address concerns
Crawl open source web and major social media platforms to alert clients of actionable relevant threats against their brand.
Domain registration monitoring (domain alerts) which monitor all newly registered domain for brand violations.
Monitoring Internet and major social media to identify imposter social media accounts, copyright image use, online logo use, claimed relationships, and domain registrations.
Language Analyst-Remotely, Portland, Oregon Jan. 2018 to Present
Tele-language
Provide translation and interpretation services, via internet, to clients where needed in various professions; to include medical, legal, and educational.
Effectively and professionally translate from English to Kurdish (Sorani) for an average of 20 clients per week.
Skyline Tax Service, Falls Church, VA, USA Jan. 2018 to March 2019
IT Specialist
Installed, repaired and upgraded both Windows and Mac machines
Performed software installation and regular updates
Servicing staff for technical issues over the phone, email and in person
Set up a new laptop, desktop, and printers
Remotely assist staff with network issues
Create and close out detailed tickets to best assist the client
CVS Pharmacy, Centreville, Virginia May 2016 to Feb. 2017
Cashier
· Provided excellent customer service to over 250 customers daily and with daily average sales from between $5,000 - $8,000.
· Stocked over 150 inventory items a week worth approximately $75,000 from the truck to the store after completing the inventory documentation.
· Organized over 500 products weekly worth over $200,000.
North Oil Co., Kirkuk, Iraq Feb. 2013 to May 2015
Chemical Engineer Intern
One of 16 companies in the Iraq Ministry of Oil, specializing in oil and gas production with over 50 installations.
· Provided operational support services such as transportation, materials procurement, storage and workshop services to oil companies in the region.
· Designed and developed products to assist with exporting over 400,000 barrels of oil per day from Bai Hassan and Havana oilfields.
· Planned operational activities including design and maintenance of computer systems and programs; identified and evaluated design alternatives, developed, design specifications, and delivered conceptual design requirements.
· Performed research and quality control of crude oil, gas, water and other oil products to find and produce oil and gas in an efficient manner.
· Offered technical services, specializing in petroleum equipment sales, service, and installation to oil and gas in an efficient manner.
· Implemented routine maintenance programs on all surface installations and produced wells by proper plugging and abandoning and cleaning well sites in compliance with regulations.
· Provided troubleshooting and support for over 6 field personnel during failure analysis 3 times a month.
· Scheduled deployment of personnel to meet the needs of 4 clients in different locations.