Justin Chestnutt
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware & Software Engineer/Digital Network Exploitation Analyst/Information Systems Security Engineer
National Security Agency
09.2012 - Current
- Programming using Java, C++, Objective C, and C programming languages to construct applications and other software
- Works with team members to construct engineering solutions for various problems
- Use applications and programs to analyze data.
Outside Plant Engineer-Field Design Engineer
UC Synergetic/AT&T
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Operated various projects for the company such as CAD drawings for new sites and adding new connections for the AT&T terminals
- Created drawings for GCBB Jobs, Damaged Pole jobs, Upgrading VRAD Card jobs, Worked with all of the AT&T software such as FACS, OSPCM, Mapviewer etc
- Field Note Engineer for Jobs that require new cable to be placed
- Trained to work with telephone terminals and AT&T software
- Consulted the AT&T mainframe with other engineers to repair technological damage such as finding shorted out cards and programming errors
- Established weekly goals for the company and exceeded those goals twofold
- Worked with other team members and engineers to accomplish projects and goals.
Computer Technician-Assistant Hall Director
North Carolina A&T State University
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Providing Technical assistance such as Re-Imaging Computers for students, responded to trouble ticket calls, and other technical problems students had with Computers, Game consoles, and Cell Phones
- Building Websites using HTML and JAVA
- Proficient with Macintosh OS, X, Lion etc
- Proficient with all Apple iOS versions 1-16
- Proficient with all Google Android OS: 1.5, Froyo, Gingerbread, and Ice Cream Sandwich
- Proficient with Blackberry OS: Blackberry Enterprise Server and etc
- Troubleshoot Cell Phone problems with Apple iOS, Android OS, and Blackberry OS
- Programming with JAVA creating Websites, User Interfaces, and Web application Development
- Worked with Windows Server 2008 to build and host web applications, web pages, and XML web services
- Worked with Advanced Interactive Executive on mainframes and to run Linux based applications that I have made
- Worked with IBM WebSphere to create applications and integrate applications with other applications
- Acted as liaison between the residents, maintenance staff, and Hall Director to promptly report any discrepancies and problems
- Suggested improvements for organization: Created a database using MS Access that managed all information about the students and where they resided
- Assisted the Hall Director in creating and disbursement of flyers for various programs
- Effectively assisted new/returning students moving in and out according to the check-in/check-out procedures
- Managed and monitored two residence halls providing exceptional and prompt customer service to residents and peers.
Network Engineer-Internship
AT&T
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Operated various projects for the company such as CAD drawings for new sites and adding new connections for the AT&T terminals
- Trained to work with telephone terminals and AT&T software
- Consulted the AT&T mainframe with other engineers to repair technological damage such as finding shorted out cards and programming errors
- Established weekly goals for the company and exceeded those goals by twofold
- Worked with team members and engineers to accomplish projects and goals.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Computer Technology concentrating in Information Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC05.2009
Skills
- Experience with AWS
- Proficient with Ruby
- Experience with Microsoft Azure
- Experience with JMeter
- Used Microsoft Power BI
- Worked with Active Directory
- Proficient in JSP
- Proficient With Visual Basic 2008
- Hands on Experience with UNIX
- Testing electrical units with such equipment as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes and power supplies
- Troubleshooting breadboards for proper installation of key components
- Creating databases using C programming language, SQL, and Oracle
- 7 years of Experience in PC Technician/Support, Break/fix, etc
- Proficient with all Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, 31/95/98/2000/ME/XP,Vista/7/8/10/11
- Programming in C
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), C Programming, Multisim, AutoCAD
- Team-oriented, motivated, creative, ambitious, hard-working and punctual
- Familiar with Basic Spanish
- Java Programming in building websites, applications within websites, and etc
- Working with nodes and processes in High Performance Computing
- Computing statistics with Information technology
- Possess excellent verbal and written skills
- Quick learner and ability to work under pressure
- Possess fine management and organizational skills
- Good motivator, enthusiasm and open to new ideas
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Punctual
- Sound knowledge of recognizing and analyzing information problems
- Javascript
- SQL
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Python
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Team Collaboration
- Agile Methodologies
- Front-End Development
- Code Development
- Web Technologies
- JIRA
- Code debugging
- Software Development
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Agile
- Programming
- Project Management
- Testing and debugging
- Programming Languages
- MySQL
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Linux
- HTML and XML
- Database Management Software
- Database Management
- Technical Analysis
- API Development
- Technical Support
- Amazon Web Services
- Software Applications
- System Design
- Virtualization Technologies
- Cyber Security Protocols
- Virtualization
- Performance Optimization
- Hardware and software installation
- Risk Assessment
- Performance Testing
Clearance
TS/SCI, Hold, 08/2012, 07/2024
Organizations And Honors
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Black Men’s Organization
- NAACP
- Student Government Association
- Dean’s List in Fall 2004 and Fall 2008
- North Carolina A&T State University Housing Scholarship for Graduate Students
- Inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society Spring 2011
- Achieving a 4.0 GPA for the Spring 2010, Fall 2010 semesters
Coursework
- Microcomputer Applications
- Quantitative Functions of Electronics
- Introduction to Computer Programming
- Introduction to Manufacturing
- Computer Aid Drafting
- Electric Circuits I & II
- Digital Circuits
- Electronic Device/Circuit I,II
- Business Communications
- Business Environment
- Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health
- Introduction to Java Programming
- Ethical Issues of Information Technology
- Hardware Software Installation
- Computer Networking
- CWNA Class
- Linux Certification class
- Optical Communications
- Computer Database Management
- Computer System Security
- Introduction to Mainframe Technology
- Introduction to High Performance Computing
- Introduction to Computer Security
- Project Management for an IT professional
- Analytical methods of Information Technology
- Statistical methods for Information Technology
- Technical Research Writing Communication for Information Technology
Timeline
Hardware & Software Engineer/Digital Network Exploitation Analyst/Information Systems Security Engineer
National Security Agency
09.2012 - Current
Outside Plant Engineer-Field Design Engineer
UC Synergetic/AT&T
01.2011 - 01.2012
Network Engineer-Internship
AT&T
05.2008 - 08.2008
Computer Technician-Assistant Hall Director
North Carolina A&T State University
08.2007 - 05.2011
Master of Science - Information Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Computer Technology concentrating in Information Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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