Kyle Wainwright
Security Analyst
Lehi,UT
Summary
CompTIA Security+ certified cybersecurity professional, with a certificate in Cybersecurity from the University of Utah. Effective problem solver possessing critical thinking skills and successful business processes, having served over five years in the military and eight years experience in Operations Management. Passionate about implementing collaborative, customer-focused, innovative security solutions at the enterprise and consumer levels.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Associate, Technology Solutions
Dark Unicorn Group
Remote, UT
08.2022 - Current
- Associate in a Professional Services firm responsible for providing a vast range of technological & cybersecurity services to the clients of a boutique Technical Consulting & Professional Services entity.
- Hired on by a former professor @ UC Berkeley based on collaborations during guest lecture series at the University of Utah.
Teaching Assistant, Cybersecurity
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2022 - Current
- Teaching Assistant aiding in the instruction of undergraduate level IT & Cybersecurity Curriculum, including, but not limited to: System Administration (Windows & Linux), Network Security, Firewalls & IDS/IPS, Cyber Risk Management, and SIEMS (Splunk & ELK).
- Held weekly office hours alongside 1 Cybersecurity Instructor and 3 Teaching Assistants, providing students with 1:1 & small group support sessions.
- Regularly mentored students 1:1 & in small group settings, resulting in an average graduation rate of 93%.
- Prepared students to pass industry certifications, including CompTIA Security+ and Network+.
Product Associate
Clearlink Technologies, LLC
Draper, UT
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Identified $50,000 annual cost savings through auditing existing third-party products within the organization's technical stack.
- Coordinated with marketing professionals to provide optimal support for internally developed lead generation and management products.
- Collaborated with internal team members and customer representatives to clarify the relationship between business and project goals and obtain an enhanced perspective of the development process.
- Ensured sprints remained in scope, achieved goals and deadlines, and adjusted prioritization as needed.
Information Systems Administrator
Synaptyx LLC
Mesquite, NV
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Achieved 100% HIPAA compliance, resulting in zero fines or penalties, through implementation and application of HIPAA-compliant SaaS tools across the entire company system.
- Decreased average turnaround time for client deliverables by 15% by developing internal education curricula for new employees, and designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users
- Managed development of system protocols to deliver a complete and persistent data set.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives, and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
- Operated as project manager for IT-adjacent projects, providing solutions to staff on a case-by-case basis.
- Reviewed existing technical specifications to identify and eliminate potential security flaws and weaknesses.
Operations Manager
Mtn. Crest Cabinet
West Jordan, UT
10.2014 - 11.2020
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives resulting in a 10% reduction in operational costs and a 15% increase in revenue through increased productivity and order fulfillment accuracy.
- Established positive and effective communication among 30+ staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Directed initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance, foster good manufacturing practices, and meet component quality standards.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician
Department Of Defense Army
Fort Carson, CO
06.2008 - 10.2014
- Maintained accountability for a $1.2 million military supply inventory with zero losses over a 36-month period by conducting regular inspections, and training staff on proper handling and storage procedures.
- Trained over 60 Kosovo Forces 17 (KFOR17) military personnel and associated civilians in unexploded ordinance safety procedures.
- Prepared highly specialized explosive tools for team leader to employ on improvised explosive devices, and conventional military-grade munitions
- Established pathways for safe removal or destruction after determining the full nature of devices and explosives involved.
- Monitored safety protocols and coached teammates on safety standards and procedures, resulting in 0 casualties.
- Held and maintained TS-SCI security clearance.
- Honorable discharge from United States Army service.
Education
Professional Certificate, Cybersecurity -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2021 - 03.2022
Skills
SIEMs (Splunk & ELK)
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Timeline
CISA Cloud Computing Security
03-2023
CISA Critical Infrastructure Protection
03-2023
CISA Web and Email Server Security
03-2023
CompTIA Security+
02-2023
Google IT Support Professional Certified Scrum Product Owner
02-2023
Associate, Technology Solutions
Dark Unicorn Group
08.2022 - Current
Certified Scrum Product Owner
06-2022
Teaching Assistant, Cybersecurity
University Of Utah
06.2022 - Current
Product Associate
Clearlink Technologies, LLC
03.2022 - 04.2023
Professional Certificate, Cybersecurity -
University of Utah
08.2021 - 03.2022
Information Systems Administrator
Synaptyx LLC
11.2020 - 03.2022
Operations Manager
Mtn. Crest Cabinet
10.2014 - 11.2020
Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician
Department Of Defense Army
06.2008 - 10.2014
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