Information Security, Computer Science

Jonathan R. Cates

Glen Ellyn, IL *****

**********@*****.*** 815-***-****

www.github.com/jcates2685

www.linkedin.com/in/joncates2

SUMMARY:

Recent graduate with a BS in Computer Science with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming complemented by a high level of attention to detail

Utilizes an efficient approach of implementing SDLC concepts and creative programming solutions

Demonstrates valuable organizational and time-management abilities to support employers in a collaborative environment

EDUCATION:

DeVry University, Addison, IL 9/2016

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

Concentration in Systems Analysis and Integration

GPA: 4.0 Summa Cum Laude

RELEVANT COURSES:

Architecture and Operating Systems

Connectivity with Lab

Structured Analysis and Design

Introduction to Database with Lab

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

Computer Applications for Business

Business App Programming with Lab

Web Interface Design with Lab

Web App Development with Lab

System Integration with Lab

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows (all), Linux (Fedora and Kali)

Languages: Java, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, C#, C++, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, SQL

Underlying Technologies: jQuery, Bootstrap, ASP.Net, JSON, Ajax

Additional Software: MS Visio, Dreamweaver, Eclipse, Oracle VM, MySQL, Heroku

PROJECTS:

Payroll System: Payroll and personnel management system web application developed using C# and ASP.Net on Visual Studio that features an annual salary calculator, search functionality, and the allows admins to view, add, edit, and delete users and monitor user activity

Blog Website: Written using Ruby on Rails featuring user authentication and the ability to create, edit, and delete articles as well as organize them into categories. This project can be viewed at http://alpha-blog-jcates.herokuapp.com/

Random Quote Generator: JavaScript program that generates a new quote, pulled from the andrux random famous quote API with JSON, every time the user presses a button, and also lets the user tweet the quote

Weather App: JavaScript app that uses the Google Maps API for geolocation and the Dark Sky API to get the current weather data for the location. Users can also toggle between metric and imperial temperature values.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

DEFEND EDGE Chicago, IL

Information Security Analyst 10/2016-2/2017

Installed next generation firewalls at client sites

Managed information security of crucial systems for several clients

Built and worked with various Linux virtual machines to learn in penetration testing in a safe and legal environment

Developed phishing campaigns

Wrote company training manuals

CONTINENTAL HONDA Countryside, IL File Clerk 8/2008-10/2016

Accurately and efficiently sorted, filed, and retrieved customer repair information

Designed and implemented the current filing system, resolving several efficiency and organizational problems, and resulting in fewer lost documents due to misfiling and duplicate files

Implemented monthly record checks to significantly reduce clutter and maintain an orderly file room

Collaborated with fellow team members on assorted tasks such as finding missing customer information

Kept the filing system up to date by removing inactive customer files and conduct once per year file-by-file purges of inactive files that the reports system missed, gaining 5%-10% of extra space

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