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Keelen Richmond

Robbins,IL

Summary

Junior ethical hacker with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, ethical hacking practices, and hands-on experience in vulnerability assessments, network security, and penetration testing. Committed to upholding the highest standards of cybersecurity ethics, while identifying system weaknesses and implementing strategic defenses to safeguard critical assets. Currently pursuing a Cybersecurity Professional Certificate to enhance expertise in ethical hacking, incident response, and threat mitigation. Proficient in using tools such as Kali Linux, Nmap, and Wireshark to uncover vulnerabilities and ensure responsible, ethical handling of sensitive information.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Demo Team Lead

Pitstop Demolition
Markham, IL
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • As a lead demolition specialist, I coordinate large teams, ensuring everyone adheres to safety protocols and follows a systematic plan. In high-stakes environments like demolition, leadership and collaboration are critical. Adhering to all of our goals for the day, ensuring everything is cleaned up and put away properly.

Technical Support Engineer

DIRECTV
Orland, IL
08.2020 - 04.2023
  • At DirecTV, I became highly skilled at resolving technical problems remotely, using proven software to troubleshoot issues, ensuring a high level of professionality is maintained to continuously improve customer experience. This required excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities. Balancing multiple support tickets at once taught me how to prioritize issues and manage my time effectively.

Shipping Team Lead

Ed Miniat
South Holland, IL
02.2014 - 07.2020
  • At Ed Miniat, I worked closely with the production departments to ensure that production, shipping, and delivery were all in sync, which required excellent communication and collaboration. Getting the truck in and out in a timely manner. Accuracy was critical, ensuring all shipment details were correct to prevent logistical errors.

Education

Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - Information Technology

Merit America
Online
02-2025

High School Diploma -

Thornwood H.S
South Holland, IL
06-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology Project Management

Triton College
River Grove, IL

Skills

  • Team & Time Management
  • Critical Thinker
  • Excellent Written & Oral
  • Python/Linux
  • Wireshark
  • Metasploit
  • Nmap

Projects

  • Try Hack Me - Coming Soon. Vulnerable Systems Analysis - Coming Soon. SQL Query - Coming Soon.

Timeline

Demo Team Lead

Pitstop Demolition
05.2023 - 09.2024

Technical Support Engineer

DIRECTV
08.2020 - 04.2023

Shipping Team Lead

Ed Miniat
02.2014 - 07.2020

Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - Information Technology

Merit America

High School Diploma -

Thornwood H.S

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology Project Management

Triton College
Keelen Richmond