Resume

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Bio

My name is Zack and I have been a Cyber Security hobbyist for the past 15+ years, 4+ years experience working in the IT & Networking field, 2 of those years as an IT Director for a private military school, 1 of those years teaching various Computer Science classes on the high school and collegiate level. My education is a combination of College and self-study with the help of mentorship and coaching. OSCP by 2021.

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Relevant IT and Networking Experience

IT Director

Hargrave Military Academy - Danville, VA

January 2017 to August 2020

Oversee all infrastructure of technical operations, administer and manage various platforms and accounts. Ensure strategic planning for future technology as well as capacity planning. Troubleshoot technical problems for over 200 users, computer repair, network device repair. Deployment of security systems, device management systems, patch management. Create documentation on procedures, use policies, budget, etc.

Highlights

This work was a challenging mix of IT Support for all employees, cadets, and parents, while also being a mix of Network Administrator and even Project Management. Some of the highlights are listed below:

Created extensive proposals for all network changes, upgrades, or new system implementations for financial approvals.
Created extensive 5 year plans in regards to network development and technology planning.
Wrote various onboarding and matriculation scripts for quickly adding mass users to various systems using CSV files.
Trained Faculty and Staff on Social Engineering tactics and safety training. Including email phishing engagements using Rapid7 tools.
Switched domain controller from outdated Novell to Active Directory with Windows Server 2016
Reconfigured routers and firewall for VLANS and separate external IP addresses for better network segmentation between critical network devices, staff, and cadets.
Created group policies for various security groups.
Switched all DHCP and DNS over to Windows Server 2016.
Replaced out of date endpoint protection with a stronger Endpoint Security Management System.
Updated analog security cameras to IP cameras with redundant VMS.
Updated all systems using LDAP to Radius to separate authentication and authorization and lower traffic overhead. Including Wireless Access through Ruckus ZoneDirector.
Upgraded web filtering from Barracuda to a live view with machine learning based website judgment software with GoGuardian.
Implemented a IT Request ticket system using Asana.
Implemented a BYOD plan that allows for machine management through Google Admin and GoGuardian Fleet.
Replaced all analog phone using Avaya system to a VOIP system. Created VOIP VLANs and adjusted Cisco ASA firewall for VOIP.
Implemented automatic VMWare backups using Veeam.
Implemented a network device monitoring and alerting system using PTRG for all layer 3 switches, routers, and critical network devices.
Fast tracked a remote learning plan in response to COVID-19. Trained all Faculty & Staff and created documentation for parents and cadets.

Computer Science Adjunct Instructor

Danville Community College - Danville, VA

January 2020 to May 2020

Create curriculum and instruct classes in the topics of: Intro to Game Design with Unreal Engine 4, Life-cycles of Application Development using SDLC. Assess and conduct classes both online and in person. Provide presentations, lectures, and oversee technical hands on labs. Ensure a quality learning environment for different learning styles.

Highlights

Designed a custom curriculum using Unreal Engine 4 published curriculum and various hands on projects.
Worked directly with students in a realistic game design studio scenario to design basic 2D animations and menu items.
Ongoing coaching with students regarding finding freelance projects with their current level of expertise.

Computer Science Instructor

Hargrave Military Academy - Danville, VA

January 2017 to August 2019

Create curriculum and instruct classes in the topics of: Intro to Computer Science, Intro to Cyber Security. Assess and conduct classes with a student size of 7-12. Provide presentations, lectures, and oversee technical hands on labs. Ensure a quality learning environment for different learning styles. Communicate with parents & guardians on their child’s behavior and progress.

Highlights

Used online tools and platforms such as learnctf.com and hackthebox.eu to create a fun and engaging classroom.
Customized class curriculum for individual Cadets based off their project and interests including programming, networking, Wireless hacking, and Web application pentesting.
Created unique assessments based off of real world scenarios using available CTF machines online.
Taught physical computing concepts such as IoT using Arudino and Processing to create devices that interact with the network via APIs.

Network Tech/Installer

River City Systems - Danville, VA

2017 - 2018

The majority of this job was installing networks inside of school’s and businesses. This includes termination of lines, length and connection testing, assisting with network specifications, preparation for IP Camera installs, etc.

Highlights

Installed network infrastructure for a large IP camera network installed within a public school.
Collaborated on network design including VLANS, network segmentation, and VMS systems for IP camera installs.

Tech Manager and Service Tech

OfficeMax

2015 - 2017

Oversee diagnostics and repairs on computers, phones, tablets, and printers. Troubleshoot connectivity issues, virus removal, backup planning, and administer machine to machine migrations. Educate customers on current malware and viruses as well as other online dangers including - phone scams, phishing scams, typo-squatting, malicious attachments, etc.

Highlights

Represent OfficeMax in a series of free educational talks for older technology users around computer security, scams, and safe computer usage.

Other Professional Experience

Program Design & Consulting - Mold-X - Cashiers, NC

2016 to 2017

Co-Founder - Project Wosho- Asheville, NC

2010 to 2014

Curriculum Design and Lead Management - B.M.SOLE - Asheville, NC

2011 to 2013

Education

Associates Degree in Networking

Danville Community College

2017-2019

Associates Degree in Science

Danville Community College

2011-2014

Additional Experience

Coach for Danville Community College CyberKnights CTF competition team. (2017 - Current)
Tutored Cisco CCNA and Networking classes
Tutored Linux and OS classes
Participated in various Bsides CTFs including Eversec CTF in 2018 and 2017.
Coached and Participated in a competing team during National Cyber League - 3 years.
Additional Vulnhub & HackTheBox.eu CTFs - see infosec section on site.

Skills

IT Maintenance	Network Support	PC & Networking
Network Security	Network Administration	Program Design/Management
Editing and Copywriting	Public Speaking	Team Leadership
Small Electronics Design and Prototyping	Physical Computing Device Programming	Security Penetrating Testing
Unix/Linux	OpenBSD	Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Nano Server	Microsoft Server Core	Cisco IOS
Novell	Google-Suite & Admin	Barracuda Web Filter
OSI & TCP/IP	Metasploit	DNS/DHCP
Python	Bash	Javascript
VMware ESXi	Citrix	VirtualBox
Hyper-V	Active Directory	Git/Github
Wordpress	pfSense	Volatility
Forensics ToolKit	Wireshark	Mitre ATT&CK Matrix
Network Scanning & Enumeration	Website Enumeration	Intermediate Exploit Development