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AJ South

Traverse City,USA

Summary

Dynamic Information Security professional with a proven track record at Affinity Technology Group, excelling in real-time threat monitoring and incident response. Adept in Adlumin and skilled in educating staff on secure practices, ensuring compliance with HIPAA. Strong problem-solving abilities and technical expertise in optimizing system performance and maintaining security systems.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Computer Technician / Field Technician

Affinity Technology Group
Traverse City, MI
08.2024 - Current
  • Cybersecurity professional with expertise in troubleshooting, technical support, and protecting sensitive data.
  • Skilled in using Adlumin for real-time threat monitoring and incident response, and Bitdefender Antivirus for malware protection.
  • Experienced in server maintenance, applying security patches, and optimizing system performance.
  • Proficient in supporting healthcare IT systems like Eaglesoft and Dentrix, providing technical support, educating staff on secure system usage, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including HIPAA.

Unmanned Arial Systems Operator

Michigan Army National Guard
MI
08.2022 - Current
  • Conducts overhead missions at high altitude in support of ground troops.
  • Displayed excellent mastery of the RQ-7B platform.
  • Mastered UAS operating system and troubleshooting while memorizing all necessary system limitations and emergency procedures.

IT Technician

Great Wolf Resorts
Traverse City, MI
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Reporting directly to the IT Manager, technical support included workstation and printer setup and installation, user management on several various platforms such as Amadeus, Meraki, Active Directory, Agilysys POS, Sertifi, Shift4, etc.
  • Conducted general troubleshooting on all of those platforms, and prioritized POS systems.
  • Proactively monitored and administered network through PRTG and VMware vSphere.
  • Responsible for the maintaining and monitoring of all security systems as well, including two camera platforms and Salto security systems.
  • Along with this, had a hand in ensuring end users were aware of current security practices to prevent infiltration.
  • Conducted weekly audits to over 20 switches to ensure that no rogue IP addresses came up through our security systems.

Field Investigator

The Robison Group
Troy, MI
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Performed investigations of workers compensation claims, liability investigations, multi-line insurance claims, criminal and background checks, and other investigative tasks.
  • Turned in updates, evidence, and reported in a timely manner for all assigned cases.

Education

Information Security and Intelligence - Digital Forensics

Ferris State University
05-2026

Associate of Applied Science - UAV Flight Operator

Cochise College

Skills

  • Adlumin Cybersecurity
  • Python (Certified)
  • Network (full course - uncertified)
  • Security (full course - uncertified)
  • Packet Tracer
  • Windows OS
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • Meraki System Manager
  • VMware vSphere
  • Salto ProAccess Space

Military Experience

Specialist, 5 months of advanced training revolving around information collection and targeting., Distinguished Honor graduate, Iron Soldier, Army Achievement medal for outstanding performance and leadership.

Timeline

Computer Technician / Field Technician

Affinity Technology Group
08.2024 - Current

IT Technician

Great Wolf Resorts
12.2023 - 08.2024

Field Investigator

The Robison Group
06.2023 - 12.2023

Unmanned Arial Systems Operator

Michigan Army National Guard
08.2022 - Current

Information Security and Intelligence - Digital Forensics

Ferris State University

Associate of Applied Science - UAV Flight Operator

Cochise College

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