Brandon Ackermann
IT support
Bellefonte,PA
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in scientific research and inspection, seeking to leverage my skills in computer programming and security certifications to launch a career in cyber security.
As a former USDA consumer safety inspector with 6 years of experience, I have developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in computer programming and have obtained my CompTIA Security+ certification, providing a solid foundation in security principles and best practices.
I am excited to apply my skills and knowledge to a career in cyber security, where I can contribute to protecting individuals, organizations, and communities from cyber threats.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Certification
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification - AWS
- Google cybersecurity - Coursera
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA.
Work History
Consumer Safety Inspector
Department of Agriculture
09.2019 - 01.2025
- Conducted regulatory oversight activities inside plants in relation to economic adulteration and misbranding for consumer protection.
- Assured that products approved for import fully complied with applicable federal regulations governing importation of meat and poultry products.
- Verified that regulated establishments produced safe products and executed appropriate inspection methods.
- Executed various samplings, surveys and tests and obtained pertinent data on potential problem areas and industry trends.
- Communicated and defended determinations on non-compliance issues and discussed plans for addressing non-compliance.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Mentored and trained new inspection personnel on procedures to protect health and maintain personnel safety.
Lab Technician
Food And Drug Administration
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepared samples for shipping
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
West Governers University
Oregon, WI05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New York University
New York, NY05-2017
Skills
- Documentation review
- Incident reporting
- Corrective action planning
- Disaster preparedness
- Work process analysis
- OSHA standards and codes
- Accident investigation
- OSHA compliance
- Assessments
- Computer hardware
- Public speaking
Languages
SQL
Professional Working
Python
Limited Working
Timeline
Consumer Safety Inspector
Department of Agriculture
09.2019 - 01.2025
Lab Technician
Food And Drug Administration
03.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
West Governers University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
New York University
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