MATTHEW KERESEY
Portland, ME ***** 1-207-***-**** *******.*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
I am part of Maine Start-up, and entrepreneurship group. I am involved in Portland Hacker night, and Maine AI and Devops community whom work towards an AI compatible future. I have performed AI and Security Awareness Presentations at both events. You can find me and my colleagues experimenting with LLMs, Cloud computing, App development and attend many Cyber Conventions like Defcon and Bsides.
SKILLS
Change Management:
Implemented effective change
management processes in
alignment with NIST 800-53 and
ITIL frameworks.
Incident Response: Competent
in key roles during incident
response, managing limited
resources and communication,
leveraging AI integrations,
automation, and
troubleshooting.
Security Tools: Strong OS
awareness and advanced
troubleshooting demonstrated
through threat hunting, utilizing
AI-driven tools and API
integrations.
Technical Skillset: Certified in
enterprise technologies including
Splunk and Cisco software, with
expertise in Microsoft and Azure
Cloud services, M365 email
configuration, and workflow
automation.
Network Security: Proficient in
firewall configuration and
management, access control
lists, Cisco ISE, and endpoint
hardening, enhanced by cloud
and AI solutions.
Endpoint Security: In-depth
knowledge of OWASP and Mitre
frameworks, with experience in
cyber threat identification,
reporting, and mitigation using
automation and AI.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CompTIA PenTest+ beta (PENTEST+)
CompTIA Security X beta (Casp 005)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Certified Splunk Power User
Certified Splunk Administrator
CompTIA A+
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
WORK EXPERIENCE
CyberSecurity Engineer
Dirigo Technology
July 2024 - Present
Cybersecurity/Automation Consultation
Business impact analysis
Incident Response
Blue Team
Documentation
Email, Dkim, SPF, Dmarc, Conditional access, Geofencing etc. Azure administration
Cybersecurity Platform Management
Vulnerability scanning and remediation
API Integration
Desktop Support Specialist
MaineHealth, Portland, ME
January 2022 - July 2024
Adhere to strict change management practices
End user assistance and education
Familiarity with enterprise software tools
Uphold strong work ethic and team spirit
Collaborate with teams of experts in fields of healthcare, engineering, and management
Help Desk/ Master Mechanic
Sullivan, Falmouth, ME
June 2019 - January 2022
Conducted advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of electrical systems in vehicles.
Perform vendor patching on computer systems
Applied schematic analysis and diagnostic tools to pinpoint and resolve complex technical issues promptly.
Managed and resolved escalated service tickets involving sophisticated technical challenges, ensuring swift resolution and customer satisfaction.
Generated detailed technical reports and effectively communicated findings and solutions to diverse stakeholders.
Implemented proactive measures for conflict resolution and loss prevention, contributing to streamlined service operations and customer experience.
Certified in 23 areas of automotive design
Assistant Manager
Sams Club, Bangor, ME
June 2018 - June 2019
Developed and implemented inventory tracking system, optimizing supply management.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Resolved team conflicts promptly and effectively to maintain a cohesive work environment.
Maintained regular communication with customers to identify and meet their needs.
PROJECTS
Automated Device Deployments with Custom PowerShell Scripts: Using Windows SDK, I create highly customized windows images. ConnectWise API Automation with REWST: Utilize Postman and vendor documentation to create reliable web calls for business ease of use. Lift-and-Shift, on prem to Azure: Managing Azure environments and configuring NSGs in a Nerdio environment.
Webform automation: Working with Clients in the health industry. Using Power Automate and Microsoft forms to create low cost forms to cut processing costs.
Managing SaaS: Overseeing Sentinel One EDR, Connectwise, Domotz, Auvik, Acronis, Datto, Connectsecure, Barracuda, Microsoft 365, Bitdefender platforms