Brandon Gerst

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New Stanton, PA 15672

adwkx0@r.postjobfree.com 603-***-****

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

An 8-year veteran of the United States Air Force obtained a Top-Secret SAR security clearance and now a current high honors student in the Associate Degree program for Information Technologies, including specialized training in cybersecurity and cyber forensics. Additional training in computer networking and operating systems. Team oriented with leadership training and skills.

EDUCATION

Pittsburgh Technical College, Oakdale, PA

Associate in Science Degree, Information Technology, April 2023

Concentration in Network Security and Computer Forensics

High Honors 3.94 GPA

Relevant Coursework

Desktop Operating Systems, Networking, Hardware Technology, Network Operating Systems I, II and III, Database Development, Information Security, Server Applications, Digital Forensics, Information System Auditing, Ethical Hacking, Regulatory Compliance, MS Windows Registry Forensics, Client Support.

Operating Systems

Windows Server 2012R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Kali, RedHat).

Security & Forensics Tools and Applications

Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device (FRED), AlienVault, Autopsy, HELIX 3, Nessus, WinFE, Nmap, OpenVAS, Netcat,

Kali2, Belkasoft Evidence Center, SATAN, Metasploit, SuperScan 4, AccessData Forensic Tool Kit (FTK), OSForensics,

Paessler PRTG, Samurai, EnCase, Cain & Abel, Snort, Snarf, BASE, ACID, Thumbscrew, IDS, Firewalls, DEFT, SIFT, Wireshark, Netstumbler, VPN, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, Cloud Services (IBM or Microsoft), Internet of Things (IoT) implementations. Forensic Tools TD3, TX1, and Cellebrite image capturing. FTK Imager, BeyondTrust Remote Support

SQL training module - 10 week SQL Programing

Sample Class Projects

Consulting SQL Database - Created tables and executed queries

ID Theft – Examine a Thumb Drive to catch a suspect from making credit cards and passports

Natroba University – Find out who has been sending a professor harassing emails

Forensic Investigation - The purpose of this project is to provide an opportunity for students to apply forensic investigation competencies gained throughout this course. Part 1: Preparing for a Forensic Investigation

Part 2: Analyzing an Email Archive for an Electronic Discovery Investigation Part 3: Analyzing Evidence from Mac OS X

Community College of the Air Force, Pensacola, FL

Technical Certification in Non-Destructive Inspection, November 2004 Inspection and support for Military Aircrafts and Mission

WORK HISTORY

bit-x-bit LLC (Intern) Pittsburgh, PA 1/2023-Present

Digital Forensics Technician

Elliott Company Donora, PA 6/2018-2/2021

Non-destructive Testing Level 2

Siemens Energy Mt. Pleasant, PA 8/2015-6/2018

Non-destructive Testing Tooling Manager

Epps Aviation Atlanta, GA

Non-destructive Testing Level 2

10/2014-8/2015

Safran Aerospace Rochester, NH

Computed Tomography Testing Level 2

10/2013-10/2014

Composite Technology Incorporated Grapevine, Tx

Non-destructive Testing Level 2

4/2012-10/2013

United States Air Force

6/2004-4/2012

Non-destructive Inspection Journeyman Stationed at:

•Whiteman Air Force Base, MO

•Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND

•Mildenhall England, UK

Non-destructive Inspection Journeyman

•Top Secret SAR Security Clearance

•Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.

•Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.

•Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.

•Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.

•Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.

ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

•High Honors Pittsburgh Technical College

•Airman Leadership School August 2011

•3rd Degree Black Belt Certification in Tang Soo Do

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