Cybersecurity
Resume:
Samuel Bridgeforth
McDonough, GA 901-***-**** ad5fht@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Active-Duty United States Marine Corps. with 8 years of military experience in cross-functional teams, strategic direction, human relations, process improvements, and risk mitigation. Excels in business manners, program planning development, problem-solving, organizing, and managing multiple projects. Currently pursuing a degree in IT and looking for an opportunity to break into the cybersecurity industry. Open to international travel. Contract to end US military service 11/2024.
Education
Purdue Global University Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology GPA 3.8 May 2024
Dean’s List
NSLS (The National Society of Leadership) Certificate
Technical Skills
Active Secret Security Clearance
MS Office Suite (Office 365, Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, & MS Teams)
Windows Operating Systems
Project Planning Experience
Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
Knowledge on C#
Knowledge on Network Security
Projects & Coursework
Securing Data:
Concepts Learned: Database vulnerability awareness and examining potential solutions, the principle of least privilege, data access controls, hashing and encryption, and blockchain.
Technologies Used: SQL and Microsoft Access
Skills Applied: Analyzing and identifying potential vulnerabilities in databases to heighten data security, implementing the principle of least privilege to ensure appropriate access controls for data, applying hashing and encryption techniques to safeguard sensitive information within the database, utilizing SQL and Microsoft Access to implement security measures and analyze data for potential vulnerabilities.
Creating Databases:
Concepts Learned: data security involving authentication, authorization, and encryption, Concurrency control managing simultaneous access to data to avoid conflicts and maintain data, data integrity enforcing rules and constraints to maintain data accuracy and consistency, using SQL.
Technologies Used: SQL and SSMS
Skills Applied: troubleshooting and performance Tuning. Skilled in optimizing database performance based on usage patterns, data analysis to analyze requirements and translate them into an efficient database structure, data profiling understanding the characteristics and quality of data to make informed design decisions and staying updated on the latest trends and advancements in database technologies.
Creating Computer Network (CAPSTONE):
Concepts Learned: Understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP and the OSI model, Knowledge of network hardware components including routers, switches, and cables, and Awareness of network security principles and best practices for safeguarding data and infrastructure.
Technologies Used: Encryption protocols, intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS) protect the network from unauthorized access and malicious activities, windows servers, routers, switches, hubs, fiber cables, Wi-Fi
Skills Applied: Troubleshooting, performance tuning, and implementing security principles, with a focus on optimizing database performance while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Experienced in translating requirements into efficient database structures and utilizing data profiling to make informed design decisions. Continuously staying updated on the latest trends and advancements in database technologies for enhanced security measures and overall efficiency.
Professional Experience:
Combat Instructor U.S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, CA 2020-Present
Helped develop a new course to help instruct students with communication devices and skills to help further future operations for the Marine Corps
Directed IT risk assessment reports by reporting identified risks to management and providing recommendations for mitigation.
Managed assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to schedule and scope of project.
Headed the billet of the Communications Chief in charge of over $900k worth of communication devices, communication software and hardware, and communication parts for the radios.
Designed and implemented a comprehensive combat training program, resulting in an increased knowledge base, improved tactical response accuracy, and heightened safety compliance metrics by 50%.
Radio Operator U.S. Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, NC 2018-2020
Administered IT equipment and helped with troubleshooting.
Managed 26 people using communications and computer equipment valued at $170K, safeguarded $128K in secure communications and computer equipment, and upgraded infrastructure modernization resulting in no property loss/network degradation.
Infantry Machinegun Squad Leader U.S. Marine Corps Camp Lejeune, NC 2017-2018
Responsible for 10 troops
Developed plans for assigned missions and carried out the orders issued by the Platoon Commander.
Optimized radio operations by daily tracking of usage in every communication system with a 60% accuracy rate.
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