Christopher Nielens
Panama City,FL
Summary
Aspiring Penetration Tester with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment and exploitation through intensive practical training. Demonstrated proficiency in web application security testing, network service enumeration, and privilege escalation techniques across both Windows and Linux environments. Experienced with industry-standard penetration testing tools including Metasploit, Burp Suite, and Nmap through 25+ CTF-style challenges and lab environments. Strong foundation in OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and network security fundamentals. Seeking an Entry-Level Penetration Tester position to apply offensive security skills in conducting authorized security assessments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Software Developer
Schneider Electric
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed https://layoutfast.se.com/ software tool using React, Redux, and JavaScript/TypeScript the purpose of this software tool is to enable energy leaders throughout the world to design electrical appliances, add the appliance to their BOM, and a user could request a price for the appliance(s).
- Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
- Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
- Translated customer requirements into written use cases.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Created proofs of concepts for innovative new solutions.
Team Leader
Trane Technologies
03.2012 - 06.2022
- Planned, performed and implemented Lean and Six Sigma process improvement initiatives to measure and eliminate defects in development and increase efficiency.
- Identified process improvements through use of lean manufacturing principles.
- Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for over 700 employees onsite.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technology Management
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL05-2022
Skills
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Network Security Assessment
- Linux System Administration & Security
- Windows System Administration & Security
- Web Application Security Testing
- System Enumeration Tools(LinPEAS/WinPEAS, Enum4linux)
- Network Protocol Analysis
- Security Assessment Frameworks(Metasploit, Nessus)
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Authentication Security
- Access Control & Privilege Management
- Security Compliance & Best Practices
Certification
- TryHackMe Complete Beginner Learning Path (Completed Jan 2025)
- TryHackMe Pre Security Learning Path (Completed Dec 2024)
- Completed 50+ hands-on security training rooms including:
- Offensive Security Fundamentals
- Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite)
- Windows & Linux Privilege Escalation
- Network Services & Enumeration
- Active Directory Fundamentals
- Cryptography & Hash Cracking
Digital Forensics
Timeline
Software Developer
Schneider Electric
06.2022 - 12.2024
Team Leader
Trane Technologies
03.2012 - 06.2022
- TryHackMe Complete Beginner Learning Path (Completed Jan 2025)
- TryHackMe Pre Security Learning Path (Completed Dec 2024)
- Completed 50+ hands-on security training rooms including:
- Offensive Security Fundamentals
- Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10, Burp Suite)
- Windows & Linux Privilege Escalation
- Network Services & Enumeration
- Active Directory Fundamentals
- Cryptography & Hash Cracking
Digital Forensics
Bachelor of Science - Technology Management
Gulf Coast State College
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