Dru Davis
Cornwall-on-Hudson,NY
Summary
Entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst with CompTIA Security+ certification, and hands-on experience in security operations, log analysis, and incident identification through structured labs and simulations. Strong foundation in access control, authentication monitoring, and alert triage, supported by over 10 years of enterprise IT and healthcare support experience. Known for methodical investigation, clear documentation, and understanding when to escalate security events within compliance-driven environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
IT Support & Cybersecurity Fellow
Springboard
Remote
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed hands-on cybersecurity labs focused on incident detection, log analysis, and alert review.
- Practiced security event documentation and escalation decision-making in simulated environments.
- Applied security fundamentals to enterprise IT scenarios involving access control and endpoint security.
IT Technical Support Specialist
Westchester Medical Care
Valhalla, New York
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Supported identity and access management (IAM) processes, including user provisioning and deprovisioning.
- Assisted in resolving access-related incidents involving EMR systems and remote connectivity.
- Maintained HIPAA-compliant practices while supporting clinical and administrative systems.
- Documented access issues and resolution steps supporting audit readiness.
Backend Developer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Tarrytown, New York
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Supported backend systems with a focus on access security, and system reliability.
- Collaborated with IT teams on user provisioning and system integrations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting security-impacting technical issues.
Information Technology Help Desk Technician
IBM
Armonk, New York
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Provided Tier 1 support with exposure to enterprise access, authentication, and endpoint issues.
- Escalated security-related incidents, following established procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Orange County Community College
Middletown, NYSkills
- Security operations (SOC fundamentals)
- Incident identification and escalation
- Log analysis (authentication, system events)
- Access control and identity security
- Security monitoring and alert review
- Vulnerability and risk awareness
- Endpoint and account security
- Security documentation and reporting
- Python scripting (log parsing and analysis)
- Security compliance awareness (HIPAA, enterprise IT)
Certification
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Active through 2028
Timeline
IT Support & Cybersecurity Fellow
Springboard
01.2024 - 09.2024
IT Technical Support Specialist
Westchester Medical Care
03.2018 - 12.2023
Backend Developer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
06.2015 - 02.2018
Information Technology Help Desk Technician
IBM
08.2008 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Orange County Community College