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James Tolbert

James Tolbert

Austin,Tx

Summary

Aspiring Penetration Tester with a strong foundation in programming and a growing passion for cybersecurity. Skilled in Java, Python, JavaScript, and web development. Eager to utilize expertise to identify vulnerabilities and enhance application security. Dedicated to continuous learning in ethical hacking, network security, and threat analysis. Thrilled at the opportunity to collaborate with a proactive security team in safeguarding systems and data from real-world threats. Driven by curiosity and a desire to assist organizations in constructing safer and more resilient digital environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SDET Engineer

Open Lending
10.2023 - Current
  • Validated Java-based architectures and related frameworks, identifying performance bottlenecks and potential security loopholes early in the development lifecycle.
  • Developed and maintained automated test scripts to streamline software testing workflows, improving consistency in identifying bugs and reducing repetitive manual QA tasks.
  • Collaborated closely with developers to recommend and implement code-level fixes that enhanced overall software performance, usability, and security posture.
  • Actively participated in Agile development processes, contributing security-focused insights during sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospective sessions to support secure software delivery.
  • Assessed network infrastructures to uncover vulnerabilities, identifying multiple security gaps and working with teams to remediate misconfigurations, outdated protocols, and exposed endpoints.
  • Reviewed new system and software design proposals with a security-first mindset, flagging potential risks related to authentication, data exposure, and insecure third-party dependencies.

Test Engineer

Kapsch Trafficcom
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Validated front-end and middleware functionality using automated test scripts built with JavaScript and Groovy, ensuring stability and reliability across key components of the application stack.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment, enabling early detection of integration issues and improving development team efficiency.
  • Communicated defects and technical issues to developers and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner, contributing to faster resolution cycles and higher software quality.
  • Recommended IT security enhancements to help safeguard system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, incorporating industry best practices and aligning with organizational policies.
  • Created risk assessment reports to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, supporting informed decision-making around mitigation strategies and system hardening efforts.

Systems Engineer Intern

Textron Systems
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Performed product testing on iOS Android Tablets used by external clients and verified that the product met user requirements and system specifications
  • Gathered business requirements and conveyed to multiple groups within the organization system requirements that were necessary to hit particular milestones for products worked on

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
08-2022

Skills

  • Javascript
  • Java
  • Python
  • MySQL
  • Git Version Control
  • CI/CD
  • Black Box Testing
  • Scripting languages
  • Agile Workflow
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Operating systems
  • Network security

Certification

  • IBM Data Science Specialization, 04/01/23, Data Management, Data Visualization, Machine Learning
  • Google Data Analytics, Ongoing, Data Management, Data Life Cycle, Data Analysis Phases
  • Meta Front-End Development, Ongoing, HTML, JS, Node JS, Visual Studio, Bootstrap

Timeline

SDET Engineer

Open Lending
10.2023 - Current

Test Engineer

Kapsch Trafficcom
07.2021 - 07.2023

Systems Engineer Intern

Textron Systems
06.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Engineering

Purdue University

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