John Gerken

About Me

I am a detail-oriented and adaptable professional transitioning from a background in game development and customer service to cybersecurity. I have compeleted a rigorious bootcamp for cybersecurity from North Carolina State University, and I already have a strong foundation in programming. I also recently got my CompTIA Security+ certification. I am eager to leverage my unique blend of technical and problem-solving abilities to contribute effectively to cybersecurity challenges.

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Contact

Email: johnkgerkeniv@gmail.com
Phone: 919-737-5235
Address: Apex, NC, 27539

https://www.facebook.com/johnkgerkeniv

http://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gerken-iv-82a1041b0

Skills and Certifications

Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+
Operating Systems:
- Windows, Linux
Programming Languages:
- C#
- C++
- Python
- Javascript
- HTML
Tools:
- Virtual Box
- Kali Linux

Download Cybersecurity Resume (.pdf)

Download General IT Resume (.pdf)

Education

Wake Technical Community College
- Graduated with Associates Degree in Applied Science in Simulation and Game Development (SGD)
- Concentration in Programming
- Certificates in:
  - SGD: Business
  - SGD: Fundamentals I
  - SGD: Fundamentals II
  - SGD: Mobile Game Development
  - SGD: Programming
  - SGD: Quality Assurance
NC State University
- Cyber Security Bootcamp
  The course covers:
  - Computer Networking Fundamentals
  - Network Security
  - Digital Forensics & Incident Response
  - Microsoft Security System Administration
  - Social Engineering & Ethical Hacking
  - Threat Hunting and Intelligence
  - Designing Cybersecurity Infrastructure
  - Integrating Infrastructure Security

Projects

Completed projects in HackTheBox to improve security skills
Am working on using my programming skills to create a USB Rubber Ducky hacking tool (just for fun, with no malicious intent) using C++ and an Arduino Pico.
(The USB Rubber Ducky is a USB drive with an autorun script that can emulate a Keyboard and Mouse and can type 600+ commands per minute to deploy payloads when plugged into a computer. In my case, they are just funny things like flipping the screen or jiggling the mouse.
Did multiple cybersecurity simulations of varying types through my bootcamp classes.