Avery Robinson
Cataula,GA
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled individual with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, backed by certifications including CompTIA ITF+, Network+, Security+, eJPT,Splunk Core Certified User, and Splunk Core Certified Power User. I have a bachelor’s degree in information technology and am seeking an entry-level cybersecurity analyst position. Eager to leverage hands-on experience with penetration testing, SIEM tools, and threat detection to contribute to a company's security operations, while continuing to grow professionally in a dynamic environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Technician
Global Payments
Columbus, Georgia
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct quality assurance tests to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer orders.
- Ensure jobs meet SLA time slots and FTP files are processed on time.
- Perform batch processing across systems and handle direct client communications.
- Provide 1st-level technical support during operations and escalate issues as needed.
- Conduct routine monitoring of backup schedules across platforms.
Stock Clerk
Publix
Columbus, Georgia
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Supported inventory management and customer service operations in a fast-paced retail environment.
Education
Master of Science - MBA in Information Technology Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05-2025
Associate of Science - Cybersecurity
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12-2023
Skills
- Proficient in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), firewalls, and intrusion detection concepts
- Strong knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Skilled in Splunk: search techniques, dashboard creation, report generation, and field extractions using SPL
- Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) and optimizing SIEM tools to enhance threat detection
- Assisted in the creation and tuning of security orchestration workflows
- Basic knowledge of Python and Java through programming projects
- Ability to monitor, escalate, and resolve system issues impacting services
- Strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for creating detailed reports and visualizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong Analytical and Report-Writing Skills
Certification
- CompTIA ITF+
- CompTIA Network+
- eLearn Security Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT)
- CompTIA Security+
- Splunk Core Certified User
- Splunk Core Certified Power User
References
- Justin Heath, Director Information Security, TSYS
706.325.2998 | Justinmheath@gmail.com (Mentor)
- Kenny James, Grocery Manager, Publix
334.614.7401
- Bobby Stevens, Care Team Pastor, Cascade Hills Church
706.587.1198
Timeline
Operations Technician
Global Payments
04.2024 - Current
Stock Clerk
Publix
05.2021 - 03.2024
Master of Science - MBA in Information Technology Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Columbus State University
Associate of Science - Cybersecurity
Columbus State University
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