Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key cybersecurity projects
Certification
Timeline
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Michael Patterson

Cumming,GA

Summary

Certified cybersecurity specialist with expertise in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and network security, aiming to apply advanced strategies to protect and enhance organizational systems.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Associate (Level 3, Tier 3)

Sports Warehouse, Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
05.2019 - Current
  • Manage inventory database accuracy and implement workflow improvements
  • Identify and report system issues, collaborating with management to improve system functionality

Landscaper

MJP Landscaping
Cumming, GA
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Co-founded and managed a landscaping business, growing the client base by 30% and handling financial operations

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
07-2024

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity; Minor in Computer Science

Mercer University
Macon, GA
05-2023

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Incident Response
  • Network Security Architecture
  • Digital Forensics
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Robust System Design

Key cybersecurity projects

KSU Capstone: System Hardening and Offensive Security

  • Participated in a project on system hardening and offensive security, focusing on risk assessment, tool selection, vulnerability exploitation, and forensic reporting. Utilized Nessus, Metasploit, and Kali Linux to enhance system security by addressing vulnerabilities.

Cryptographic Techniques for Secure AI Model Sharing

  • Investigated encryption methods for securing AI models, focusing on homomorphic encryption, secure multiparty computation, and differential privacy. Findings enhance secure sharing in industries utilizing AI technologies.

Cyber-Education Platform

  • Developed an educational platform introducing cybersecurity concepts to K-12 students, featuring interactive lessons, quizzes, and gamified learning. Provides schools with tools to engage students and teach foundational cybersecurity skills.

Certification

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

Timeline

Warehouse Associate (Level 3, Tier 3)

Sports Warehouse, Inc.
05.2019 - Current

Landscaper

MJP Landscaping
05.2016 - 08.2018

Master of Science - Cybersecurity

Kennesaw State University

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity; Minor in Computer Science

Mercer University
Michael Patterson