Kerrington Hill
Austin,TX
Summary
Commended by Charles Schwab's CTO, CIO, and CISO for strategic and analytical excellence, especially in partnership with the Security Operations Center (SOC) and engineering teams. Accomplished cybersecurity and data analytics expert, with a history of leading significant investigations and creating innovative, advanced risk detection solutions. Proficient in utilizing AI and OSINT to uncover emerging risks and enhance operational insights.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Research and Development Lead
Charles Schwab
Austin, Texas
04.2024 - Current
- Led high-profile investigations into sensitive security incidents, collaborating with Security Operations Center (SOC) and cross-functional teams to deliver actionable reports commended by Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
- Pioneered techniques for detecting and preventing unauthorized access to high-risk assets, aligning efforts with strategic objectives of Chief Information Officer (CIO) while earning recognition from Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
- Designed and implemented AI-driven risk scoring systems for enterprise accounts, enabling dynamic threat detection and adaptive protection protocols.
- Architected Database Activity Monitoring Program, establishing infrastructure for real-time detection of database security threats and anomalous access patterns.
- Developed and automated dashboards to monitor risk trends, supporting incident response with quantitative analysis for stakeholders.
- Conducted proactive open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations to assess exploit methodologies and identify potential attack vectors. Documented findings to address vulnerabilities and support policy enhancements.
Cybersecurity Access Controls Analyst
Charles Schwab
Austin, Texas
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Oversaw high-risk databases to identify access provisioning anomalies, coordinate remediation activities, and maintain adherence to regulatory standards.
- Led Privileged Access Management (PAM) integration projects, aligning access privileges with security best practices, and mitigating risk.
- Conducted risk analyses, produced audit reports, and facilitated process improvements, leveraging automation and cross-team collaboration.
- Maintained strong relationships with audit stakeholders and the SOC to ensure ongoing compliance, and rapid incident response.
IT Service Desk Technician
Charles Schwab
Austin, Texas
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Consistently achieved a 98% issue resolution rating, and a 95% employee satisfaction rating, as a top-performing enterprise service desk analyst.
IT Service Desk Technician
EOS IT Solutions
Austin, Texas
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered prompt technical assistance, managed user accounts, and supported network configurations for Indeed end users.
- Contractor for Indeed, Inc.
Senior Technical Analyst
Apple
Austin, Texas
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Delivered world-class technical support to customers across North America, the UK, and Asia-Pacific, achieving customer satisfaction rates of 94%, and maintaining a 97% issue resolution rate.
Education
Cybersecurity Core Fundamentals
BrainStation
RemoteBlockchain Revolution for Financial Services
INSEAD
RemoteSome College (No Degree) - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Data analysis and reporting
- SQL and multivariate analytics
- Predictive analytics
- CrowdStrike
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Incident investigation and threat detection
- Risk assessment and management
- Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
- Audit and compliance
- AI-driven security solutions
- Research and development
- Dashboard and automation development
- Privileged access management (PAM)
- Blockchain and cryptocurrency fundamentals
- Technical writing and communication
- Creative problem solving
Additional Information - Athletics
Texas Longhorns Swimming
Olympic Trials Participant: 2012
Big 12 Champion: 2011, 2012
Athletic Directors Honor Roll: 2011, 2012, 2013
Timeline
Cybersecurity Research and Development Lead
Charles Schwab
04.2024 - Current
Cybersecurity Access Controls Analyst
Charles Schwab
06.2021 - 04.2024
IT Service Desk Technician
Charles Schwab
03.2020 - 06.2021
IT Service Desk Technician
EOS IT Solutions
11.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Technical Analyst
Apple
01.2017 - 11.2019
Cybersecurity Core Fundamentals
BrainStation
Blockchain Revolution for Financial Services
INSEAD
Some College (No Degree) - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At Austin