Justin F. Johnson
Grovetown, GA 30813
******.*.********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-johnson-ab1a4b165/
Clearance
Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Last renewed: 2015)
Full-Scope Polygraph (November 2019)
Education
B.S. in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus, Expected: August 2024
Key Skills
Technical Architecture: Experience in data engineering and platform architecture using Python, SQL, and modern data science tools.
Strategic Thinking: Led large-scale projects, developing technical roadmaps and ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
Continuous Delivery & DevOps: Knowledge of continuous delivery practices and the modularization of architecture, utilizing Python-based automation and scripting.
Collaboration: Proven communication and collaboration skills across business, IT, and organizational boundaries, leading teams through technical and complex decisions.
Software Development: Extensive experience in Python, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, AJAX, and CSS. Able to guide development projects with a focus on industry trends and technological advancements.
Leadership & Coaching: Experience leading teams in high-pressure environments, including guiding skilled professionals through business and technical challenges.
Professional Experience
Alku Government – Data Engineer
May 2023 – Present
Developed and implemented Python scripts for data engineering tasks, ensuring data availability for analysts.
Played a key role in establishing data pipelines to support large-scale operations, ensuring optimal data architecture performance.
Researched and integrated GPU-accelerated solutions to handle large data sets efficiently, streamlining data analysis efforts.
Created and presented reports to cross-functional teams, using data science tools (Pandas, TensorFlow) to provide strategic insights.
Acted as a technical consultant for multiple projects, defining architectural vision and roadmaps.
Palo Alto Networks – Attack Surface Management, Onboarding Assistant
April 2022 – May 2023
Led attack surface analysis efforts, identifying digital vulnerabilities across customers' online assets.
Assisted with onboarding customers, translating complex technical information into business solutions, and ensuring smooth software integration.
Provided continuous feedback to development teams on product features, contributing to software improvements.
OPS Consulting, LLC – Senior SIGINT Reporter, Special Projects Team
September 2018 – April 2022
As a senior team member, ensured the accuracy and efficiency of reporting efforts by applying strategic thinking and leadership.
Developed solutions to optimize workflow and improve reporting timelines, using data analysis to inform architectural improvements.
Coordinated with stakeholders to drive the execution of technical projects, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
Booz Allen Hamilton – Web Developer / Reporter
October 2016 – September 2018
Developed internal web-based tools to automate report generation, increasing production efficiency by over 30%.
Applied knowledge of software development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP to build web-based utilities that met mission requirements.
Translated technical information into executive-level summaries, presenting findings and recommendations to leadership.
United States Army – Target Digital Network Analyst / System Administrator
February 2010 – October 2016
Led a team in conducting network analysis, identifying unusual activity, and providing real-time intelligence products to military leadership.
Managed large-scale data queries using Python, ensuring operational accuracy and efficiency during intelligence gathering and reporting efforts.
Technical Skills
Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, C, Java
Data Science Tools: Pandas, TensorFlow, Scikit, Gensim
Database Technologies: SQL, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Governance
DevOps Tools: CI/CD Practices, Automation, Scripting
Architecture & Systems: Modular Architecture, Mobile Strategy, Performance Optimization
Collaboration Tools: Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Slack
Relevant Certifications & Training
Cybersecurity and Networking: 100+ credit hours in cybersecurity, networking, cloud technologies, and IT troubleshooting.
Continuous Delivery Practices: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and delivery processes.
Python Development: Advanced use of Python for data engineering, automation, and analysis.