Experience

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  AlphaWorks, Bitwise Industries Apprenticeship Program

  • Bakersfield, California, United States

  • Cybersecurity Apprentice Lead

    • Jan 2022 - Jun 2023
    • Bakersfield, California, United States

    Developed and deployed a comprehensive cybersecuritycurriculum for a year-long apprenticeship program, training 11adult learners using the NIST Cybersecurity framework as a guide.Provided specialized instruction in Red, Blue, and Purple Teamingstrategies, methods, and tools.Facilitated a successful completion rate with the majority ofapprentices passing the CompTIA Security+ certification at theconclusion of the program

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  Carney's Business Technology Center

  • Bakersfield, California, United States

  • Security Specialist/Network Engineer

    • Feb 2019 - Jan 2022
    • Bakersfield, California, United States

    Strong background in server, network, and desktop support, as well as support for large data centers and MSPs.Experience in technical training, cyber security consulting, and network administration.Proficient in a variety of IT areas, including web development, application development, graphic design, database design/reporting, cloud/BDR/backup, VOIP, virtualization, GPS/mobile, and Windows/Linux/Mac.Skilled in VPN, SAN/iSCSI, WAN/WiFi, and other networking technologies.Special skills and qualifications:Strong knowledge of cyber security, including best practices for securing networks, servers, and applications.Experience in technical training and instruction, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.Proficiency in a variety of programming languages and frameworks, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, PHP, and SQL.Strong skills in graphic design, with experience using tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.Experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware and Hyper-V.Experience with mobile technologies, including Android and iOS.Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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  Self Employed

  • Bakersfield, California Area

  • Network and System Engineer - Cyber Security Consultant

    • Jan 2016 - Feb 2019
    • Bakersfield, California Area

    Design, planning, implementation and support of complex HIPAA compliant networks.VOIP installation configuration especially in configuration of networking equipment for quality of services.Complex OSI Level 2 Level 3 routing and filtering of switches and routers.VPN design and implementation.Cyber Security Consultant. Penetration testing. Social Engineering testing. Cyber Security Awareness Training. Intrusion detection and prevention.OSINT/SOCINT Expert. Social Bot Net Expert. Working with Journalist, Researchers and IC professionals to better understand how social media is being used and abused by threat actors. Working on revealing their methods and sometimes their hidden identities.Custom bots for Slack/Discord for data collection groups to make hunting social bot networks more productive and collaborative.Data Visualization mostly in the form graphing social media or visually tracking threat actors.Custom AI and Machine learning used to manage, read, categorize and sometimes respond to large amounts of visual imagery, images with text, or just text in general like in the from of social media posts.

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  Digital West Networks, Inc.

  • Systems Engineer

    • Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

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  Self-employed

  • Technical Consultant | Internet Content Creator | Internet Personality

    • 2014 - Jun 2015

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  LANPRO Systems

  • Computer/Senior Technician - Server, Network, Desktop support

    • 2010 - 2014

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  Carney’s Business Technology Center

  • Computer/Senior Technician - Server, Network, Desktop support

    • 2005 - 2010

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  New Horizons

  • Computer/Application/Technical Instructor

    • 2003 - 2005