EDUCATION
Bachelor in Information Technology (IT), Armstrong State University, Savannah, GA May 2017
Master of Science in Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus Matriculating
CERTIFICATIONS
CompTia Security +
CySA+ CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT / EXPERIENCE
Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA
Barrister Global Services Network and Field Nation February 2023 to Present Contractor through my business (225+ contracts completed in the last year)
-Being a lead tech for extended contracts, having to be project manager for different clients
-Working on servers for corporate environments from Banks to Pharmacies
-Physical repair or part replacements on devices from TVs to Medical Kiosks
-Adding or troubleshooting any devices with networks ranging from Hotels to Hospitals
-Testing and running new lines to cameras for security companies
-Standard system hardening practices and keeping permissions to a minimum among users
-Site surveys for clients, taking detailed notes and measurements for the clients needs.
Wilson’s Technical Consultation January 2017 to Present Sole Proprietor
− Conduct IT security audits, remediate any found issues with clients consent.
− Produce, integrate, and improve Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans
− Speaking to each client, being able to break down and explain complicated issues to non-technical staff
− Create controls as needed to simplify, improve, or complete client’s systems
− Standard IT/Networking jobs for troubleshooting or problem solving.
Morgan County 911 EMS September 2022 to February 2023 Systems Engineer
- Being able to organize and work towards finishing a project involving separate companies or contractors while keeping non-IT users able to understand and answer any of their questions non technically
-Be the point of contact for the building and assisting nearby counties with problems involving our people or environment
-Troubleshooting everything from copiers/printers across the network or physical repairs
-Understanding and troubleshooting a complicated networking environment, physical and virtual
-Be able to create VPN tunnels and modify firewalls as needed
-Creation of users/permissions for AD and group policies
Integration-LLC May 2021 to December 2021
Senior System Engineer
-Walk clients through becoming DFARs compliant with my security background
-Traveling onsite to solve a variety of tickets from networking, server work, firewalls, VPNs etc
-Manage and schedule large projects while staying current on ticketing system
-Hardware/Software skills for a variety of clients in varying fields
Plexos Group October 2020 to April 2021
System Admin 3 / Ransomware Tech
-Triage systems on site to find patient zero while being point of contact for company
-Ensure data integrity and chain of evidence
-Creating company asset list and learning system topography
Bring systems back up to production and attempt full system recovery
Barrister Global Services Network Feb 2020 to Feb 2021 Field IT Contractor
− Diagnose and document all problems with current client and ticket
− Hardware repair: Printers, Servers, Laptops, Desktop, Mini PCs and other electronics
− Setting up new networks and integrating them into old network
− Ensuring client is happy with repairs and written documentation
Sanmina March 2019-July 2019
Network Engineer 3 Month Contract
−Create a system topography diagram for the data center and its interactions with the other facilities
−Add phones to VOIP VLANs, having to troubleshoot one issue or another with most of them
−Working on adding APs to the growing company with new buildings, built network from ground up
−Server Migration and Securities practices and protocol modifications, using my IH and DR experience
−Assist vendors in setting up their new systems and integrating them to existing system
Lead Instructor for Savannah State University’s GenCyber Grant Summer 2018
− Solely developed and taught GenCyber curriculum, created with assistance from the provided Student and Teacher Program Curriculum Companion Guides
− Designed and managed all hardware and software utilized during course week
− Created assessments to monitor student growth in understanding of class material
Certification Instructor for Scheidt Enterprises, LLC Summer 2018
− Instructed on better study skills and review techniques, CISSO and Incident Handling
− Tailored classwork and subject material to skill level of individual
− Designed labs for each section of material
Armstrong State University- Worked here my entire undergrad degree
Senior Technician -- Center for Applied Cyber Education (CACE) January 2014 – July 2017
− Managed, maintained, and secured CST and CACE websites
− Assisted CACE professors in researching and developing coursework labs
− Recommending and implementing new systems and protocols for student computer labs
− Instructed students from various departments on best cyber security practices and procedures relevant to their current coursework
Lead IT Lab Technician – College of Science & Technology (Promoted to CACE my junior year)
− Maintained standard baseline expected of student-utilized labs
− Assisted in several projects from senior staff and professors
− Routinely reimaged computers in labs across campus
− Assisted students and staff in labs with troubleshooting and helpdesk type work
Georgia Army National Guard March 2010 – September 2013 Field Artillery Automated Tactical Data System Specialist 13D
− Learned Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) and its components
− Performed computer operated fire missions, fire plan schedules and data base construction
− Scheduled movements between different units in the armed forces.
− Operated and maintained generators and tactical data systems
− Gained initial security understanding with technical systems
− Held to standard of holding TS clearance during time in service
LAPSED CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Information Systems Security Officer Certified Information Systems Security Manager Certified Incident Handling Engineer
Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer Certified Digital Forensics Examiner Certified Vulnerability Assessor Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer Certified Professional Ethical Hacker