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Education
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Garrett Johnston

Clayton,NC

Summary

Driven double major in Game Development Programming and Cybersecurity with a strong foundation in Python, C#, and cybersecurity principles. Recently CompTIA Security+ certified and eager to apply skills in threat analysis, incident response, and secure software development. My game development experience has sharpened my problem-solving and attention to detail, ready to contribute to network security and vulnerability management while continuing to learn and grow in the field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Best Friend Adoption
01.2019 - Current
  • Fostered both cats and dogs in a secure and nurturing environment
  • Provided support to animals through proper feeding, nutrition, hygiene, and love

Supervisor

B&B Theaters
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Managed and troubleshot digital point-of-sale (POS) systems, ensuring secure transactions and minimal downtime
  • Proactively addressed operational issues by communicating effectively with management and implementing solutions

Education

Information Technology - Cybersecurity

Wake Tech Community College
01.2024

Simulation and Game Development - Programming

Wake Tech Community College
01.2022

Skills

    Soft Skills

    Technical Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • C# Unity
  • Collaboration
  • SOAR, EDR
  • Adaptability
  • Nessus
  • Communication
  • TCPDump
  • Problem-Solving
  • Nmap
  • Creativity
  • Autopsy, FTK Imager
  • Critical thinking
  • Threat Detection, Burp Suite

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certiport IT Specialist Python
  • Cisco CyberOps Associate
  • CCNA: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
  • CCNA: Introduction to Networks

Projects

SOAR-EDR Integration Platform

  • Integrated SOAR (Tines) and EDR (LimaCharlie) technologies to create an automated security workflow.
  • Developed real-time threat detection and response capabilities in a simulated environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in configuring and managing advanced cybersecurity tools.

Virtual Home Lab 

  • Designed and implemented a personal SIEM system in a virtual environment., Simulated real-world cybersecurity scenarios to practice threat detection and incident response.
  • Enhanced practical skills in log analysis, alert configuration, and security event correlation.

Shade's Summit

  • Led a team of 6 developers in creating a full-fledged video game.
  • Coordinated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues throughout development.
  • Successfully presented the completed game to a large audience, demonstrating strong communication skills.

Interests

Professional and Personal Development

Ethical Hacking

New Programming Languages

Working Out/Fitness

Video Gamer/Developer

Passion for Animal Rescue

Timeline

Volunteer

Best Friend Adoption
01.2019 - Current

Supervisor

B&B Theaters
01.2019 - 01.2023

Simulation and Game Development - Programming

Wake Tech Community College

Information Technology - Cybersecurity

Wake Tech Community College
Garrett Johnston