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Bennett Walters

Blacksburg,VA

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive aspiring Cybersecurity/IT Analyst with a solid foundation in IT support and cybersecurity principles. Intern experience in a dynamic IT environment has honed skills in network security, technical troubleshooting, and system management. Proven ability to analyze and resolve technical issues, implement security measures, and support IT infrastructure. Strong commitment to safeguarding organizational data and enhancing IT systems by staying current with industry trends and emerging threats. Equipped with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for continuous learning to contribute to innovative cybersecurity strategies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Intern

Elite Contracting Group
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in the setup and configuration of workstations and servers, including installation of hardware and software
  • Provided support for network administration tasks such as monitoring network performance, managing user accounts, and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
  • Completed assigned tasks ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong time management skills and commitment to project success.
  • Contributed 150+ hours to setup and installation of a security upgrade for the City of Colonial Heights

Data Reductionist

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
03.2023 - Current
  • Working in a research setting reducing incoming data from multiple international studies
  • Finished research, ethics, and compliance training prior to lab work
  • Labeling and categorizing significant driver behavior related to the implementation of new technologies
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) analysis

Athletic & Recreation Assistant

Dinwiddie County Parks & Recreation
11.2018 - 12.2020
  • 3 years of athletic and recreational management; included operating & managing 5 baseball/softball fields
  • In charge of unlocking gates, setting up equipment, and signing participants in to multiple sporting events

Office Assistant

Wayne Cook Electric, Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • In charge of managing physical inventory consisting of hundreds of generator parts and tools
  • Gained significant Microsoft Excel experience while constructing an electronic inventory for the company; first electronic inventory the company had used
  • Worked diligently on contacting customers, sending out informational flyers and emails

Education

BS in Cybersecurity Management Analytics (CMA) -

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
05.2025

Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Advanced VBA programming and User Interface development
  • Intermediate Python programming
  • Effective communicator

Accomplishments

Virginia Tech Dean's List: Spring 2023

Activities

  • Advanced Excel: Lookup Functions, Pivot Tables and Charts, Data Analysis Tools, Optimization, Simulation.
  • Advanced VBA programming and User Interface development
  • Intermediate Python Programming knowledge
  • Virginia Tech Dean's List: Spring 2023
  • Carmax Shipping/Simulation
  • Group was voted second by classmates
  • Application was focused on Carmax; used advanced Excel VBA coding and DSS to create
  • Allowed user to log-in, run a simulation, create shipping assignments, and add new vehicles to the simulation

Timeline

IT Intern

Elite Contracting Group
05.2024 - 08.2024

Data Reductionist

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
03.2023 - Current

Athletic & Recreation Assistant

Dinwiddie County Parks & Recreation
11.2018 - 12.2020

Office Assistant

Wayne Cook Electric, Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2018

BS in Cybersecurity Management Analytics (CMA) -

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)

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