Dalton Taylor
Columbus,NE
Summary
Technical Analyst and CompTIA Security+ certified professional with a strong background in system analysis, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration. Brings five years of experience in analytical, high-stakes business environments alongside hands-on cybersecurity training and technical projects. Adept at translating business requirements into technical solutions, documenting processes, and supporting complex systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Louie's Liquor
Columbus, Nebraska
11.2024 - Current
- Provided customer support and issue resolution in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain consistent service and operations.
Grain Merchandiser & Commodity Broker
Husker Trading
Columbus, Nebraska
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Analyzed market data, pricing trends, and risk factors to support time-sensitive decision-making.
- Managed contracts, compliance requirements, and vendor relationships across multiple stakeholders.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies through hedging and market analysis.
- Coordinated workflows across business units to ensure operational continuity.
- Documented transactions and processes to meet regulatory and audit requirements.
Education
Cybersecurity
Full Stack Academy
Brooklyn, NY11-2025
High School Diploma -
Scotus Central Catholic
Columbus, NE05-2017
Skills
- Linux operating systems (Bash, file systems, permissions, services)
- Windows operating systems (CMD, PowerShell)
- Command-line troubleshooting and system navigation
- Bash and PowerShell scripting fundamentals
- System analysis and technical troubleshooting
- Log analysis (Linux and Windows)
- Identity and access management (IAM)
- Risk assessment and vulnerability analysis
- Secure system configuration best practices
- Network and application security fundamentals
- SQL injection identification and mitigation
- Technical documentation and process documentation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor and stakeholder communication
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Louie's Liquor
11.2024 - Current
Grain Merchandiser & Commodity Broker
Husker Trading
01.2020 - 11.2024
Cybersecurity
Full Stack Academy
High School Diploma -
Scotus Central Catholic