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Versed in independent learning
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Datwain Shipp

China Grove,NC

Summary

Certified Professional career firefighter/EMT for 14+ years. I have held all ranks under Fire Captain which is what rank I currently hold. I have been on municipal fire departments my entire career long with work at part time smaller municipal townships. I have a lot of experience being busy and I thrive for the busy work. I look forward to handle any issues that are brought my way. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Cyber Security position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. My end goal is To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Cyber Security is a passion of mine and I am willing, and working to gain as much knowledge about it to become a very versatile and reliable Cyber Security Specialist.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Captain

Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte NC
07.2025 - Current

Led firefighting operations and coordinated emergency response teams.

Fire Engineer

Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte NC
07.2022 - 06.2025

Assisted in fire suppression and rescue operations. Supported engineering teams in maintaining equipment and infrastructure. Collaborated with colleagues to ensure safety protocols were followed.

Firefighter

Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte NC
07.2021 - 06.2025

Executed emergency response operations to protect lives and property.

EMT-B

Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte, NC
09.2016 - Current

Delivered emergency medical care as an EMT-B, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

EMT-B

Salisbury Fire Department
Salisbury, N.C.
02.2012 - 08.2016

Executed emergency medical response as an EMT-B, ensuring patient safety and care.

Firefighter

Salisbury Fire Department
Salisbury, NC
02.2012 - 08.2016

Executed emergency response operations to combat fires and protect lives.

Fire Apparatus Engineer

Salisbury Fire Department
Salisbury, N.C.
05.2014 - 08.2016

Assisted in fire prevention and safety inspections. Supported emergency response teams during fire incidents. Maintained firefighting equipment and tools for operational readiness.

Fire Lieutenant

Salisbury Fire Department
Salisbury, N.C
08.2016 - 09.2016

Executed fire safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations.

Computer Engineer

Orient Astral Professional Solutions
Charlotte, NC
04.2021 - Current
  • Completed troubleshooting for Windows, MacOS and Linux-based desktops and laptops.
  • Built and modified computing systems to client specifications.
  • Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
  • Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
  • Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers, and more.
  • Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Set up and maintained user accounts and client access.
  • Performed installation, maintenance and repair for complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.

IT Support Engineer

Orient Astral Professional Solutions
Charlotte, NC
05.2013 - Current
  • Assisted customers in identifying issues and explained solutions to restore service and functionality.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Translated complex technical issues into digestible language for non-technical users.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to escalate and address customer inquiries or technical issues.
  • Resolved diverse range of technical issues across multiple systems and applications for customers and end-users across various time zones.
  • Explained security measures in simple terminology to help users understand malware and phishing threats.
  • Created user accounts and assigned permissions.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.

IT Help Desk Technician

Catawba College Help Desk
Salisbury, NC
08.2006 - 12.2011
  • Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Provided Tier 1 IT support to non-technical internal users through desk side support services.
  • Performed tests of functionality, security, and performance of different workstations and devices.
  • Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Analyzed issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
  • Provided on-call support for critical issues related to [Software].
  • Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to promote better understanding for non-technical users.
  • Configured hardware and granted system permissions to new employees.

Education

Master of Arts - Homeland Security, Counterterrorism

American Military University
West Virginia

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC
12.2011

No Degree - Fire Science

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC

Skills

  • Firewalls
  • Switches and routers
  • Scripting skills
  • Storage virtualization
  • Technical Analysis
  • Cloud services
  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Fire Fighter 1 and 2 certified
  • EMT certified
  • Driver operator certified
  • Hazardous material technician certified
  • Instructor 1 certified
  • Rapid intervention crew certified
  • Technical rescuer certified
  • Fire officer 1 and 2
  • Incident command

Versed in independent learning

Enrolled in many of the online training and continuing educational workshops that are available online

-Cyber Security academies

-Vulnerability scanner training such as Qualysguard and Tenable Nessus

-Scripting HTML, CSS, Java Script

- INE academy

-Pentester academy

-Security Blue team academy

-Let's Defend

-Red Team Academy

-Google Cyber Security certification program

-Bug bounty's such as Bug Crowd, Intigriti, Portswigger and Hacker One

-AWS

- CTF's, Pico CTF, CTF time

-Virtual Machines and Attack lab environments

-Coursera

-Kali Linux and Linux training.

Affiliations

International fire fighters association local 660 Eastside representative

Timeline

Fire Captain

Charlotte Fire Department
07.2025 - Current

Fire Engineer

Charlotte Fire Department
07.2022 - 06.2025

Firefighter

Charlotte Fire Department
07.2021 - 06.2025

Computer Engineer

Orient Astral Professional Solutions
04.2021 - Current

EMT-B

Charlotte Fire Department
09.2016 - Current

Fire Lieutenant

Salisbury Fire Department
08.2016 - 09.2016

Fire Apparatus Engineer

Salisbury Fire Department
05.2014 - 08.2016

IT Support Engineer

Orient Astral Professional Solutions
05.2013 - Current

EMT-B

Salisbury Fire Department
02.2012 - 08.2016

Firefighter

Salisbury Fire Department
02.2012 - 08.2016

IT Help Desk Technician

Catawba College Help Desk
08.2006 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Catawba College

No Degree - Fire Science

Central Piedmont Community College

Master of Arts - Homeland Security, Counterterrorism

American Military University