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John Gerken

About Me

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

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Skills and Certifications

  • Certifications:

    • CompTIA A+​​

    • CompTIA Security+
       

  • Operating Systems:

    • Windows, Linux, macOS
       

  • Technical:

    • Programming in multiple languages

    • Experience with the client-side of AI

    • Basic understanding of how the back-end of AI  functions

    • Troubleshooting

    • Hardware, Software, and Networks

    • Digital Security Practices

(Note: The resumes above are generalized. If a resume was sent with a job application, use that first. It may have been customized to the job.)

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

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