cyber security engineer/student
Derrick Lace
Profile
15+ years of experience with software and hardware, telecommunications upgrades, various other industry leading standard tech implementation, and currently seeking a bachelors degree to further my education
Experience
lead foreman at Caldwell inc. 3-5-2011 4-5-2014
was in charge of mixing and implementing paint as well as making orders with the computer systems and various point of sale systems . an industry leading standard as far as audit and remediation of any danger or disruption to the systems, whether that be on the cyber or physical side also did all payroll and clerical task is they were to be done on computer systems and I was the best one at doing said task.
Lead telecommunications and tower tech Arco Tower’s Jonesboro Arkansas 4-3-2014 / 2-5-2016
My job there was a very educational and growth experience for me. I was the lead guy when it came to upgrading all the antenna cable plus software bows updates for the seller, cellular communication towers that you see everywhere when we went from 3 to 4G that was us. I’ll learn various roles as far as the physical side, but more importantly, I gained a solid understanding of infrastructure and how computer systems work together to bring us the technology we love. And work with others at a large distance was able to synchronize and keep all systems running even while killing it live on air to make the transition for three to 4G I think this is a very valuable skill for any employer to really understand because I was able to do it without any hassle or without any inciden
**Fred’s Dollar Store, Main Manager; wynne Arkansas — 2019–2021**
- Managed store operations and supervised staff.
- Handled the register and performed nightly countdowns.
- Ensured customer satisfaction and promptly addressed issues.
**Food Store, Assistant Manager (Deli); Harrisburg, Arkansas — 2016–2018**
- Assisted in managing the deli section.
- Supervised deli staff and ensured quality service.
- Monitored inventory and ordered supplies as needed**
- Managed the fruit section and supervised staff.
- Maintained high standards of freshness and presentation.
- Coordinated with suppliers for stock replenishment.
* education * I am currently seeking my bachelors degree in computer science with a focus on cyber security and infrastructure
- Computer Science, specializing in Cyber Security and Infrastructure
- Currently a student (Started three weeks ago, expected completion in 2025)
**Skills**
- Communicates well
- Upbeat and positive attitude
Quick to learn new ideas and methods of implementing new operating systems are hardware
There is a five year gap in my work history between them and me going to school. I was in a car wreck and I have been a quadriplegic thing however, in that time I have learned a unique set of skills enable me to identify in the mediate threats against infrastructural systems And to keep them secure