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Frank Garafola III

Cheyenne,WY

Summary

A unique combination of a construction business owner, a 5-star chef, and a meticulous carpenter has developed a distinctive set of transferable skills, built a solid character, and developed a calming sense when dealing with stressful situations. Having completed the Cyber Security Boot camp at UCF and obtaining my CompTia Security+ Cert I have a great set of knowledge, ambition and critical thinking that will allow me to contribute greatly in the fields of Analytics, and Ethical Hacking.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Iron Paw Construction
Greenville, NC
03.2014 - 03.2025
  • Identifying and mitigating risks and vulnerabilities, while complying with HIPPA, OSHA, and NIST regulations/compliance. The practice of preventing incidents through training, communication, and teamwork are essential in both environments.
  • My unique experiences from building multiple million dollar homes, to breaking an ice carving for Reba McEntire right before she shows up, has developed an ability to handle stressful situations, think outside of the box, and find creative solutions.
  • Through the persistent threat of theft, I had to implement several protocols for securing data, materials, and perimeters, such as lumber, heavy equipment/job sites, and blueprints/data. Limiting or granting access, video surveillance, or staying onsite.
  • Having interpreted blueprints/schematics to erect structures with precision according to architectural design/codes/regulations to meet deadlines.

Independent Contractor

Fugit Property Maintenance
Palm Coast, Florida
03.2021 - 03.2025
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Adapted quickly to changing demands or unforeseen challenges within a project''s scope without compromising results.
  • Offered creative problem-solving techniques when faced with unexpected obstacles during the course of a project

Education

Cyber Defense Professional Certificate Program - Computer Networking Fundamentals, Microsoft Security System Administration, Designing Your Cybersecurity Infrastructure, Integrating Your Infrastructure Security, Digital Forensics And Incident Response, Securing You Network, Social Engineering And Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting And Intelligence

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
06-2025

Skills

  • Cisco
  • Linux
  • Powershell
  • CLI’s in Linux
  • Unix
  • AWS
  • Windows Client/Server
  • Microsoft Client/Server
  • VM’s

Certification

CompTIA Security+, 06/01/25

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Fugit Property Maintenance
03.2021 - 03.2025

Owner/Operator

Iron Paw Construction
03.2014 - 03.2025

Cyber Defense Professional Certificate Program - Computer Networking Fundamentals, Microsoft Security System Administration, Designing Your Cybersecurity Infrastructure, Integrating Your Infrastructure Security, Digital Forensics And Incident Response, Securing You Network, Social Engineering And Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting And Intelligence

University of Central Florida

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