Nicholas DeBellas
Summary
I am currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology with a focus on Cybersecurity, driven by a passion for protecting digital assets and understanding how technology shapes the world. I am building a strong foundation in areas like network security, ethical hacking, risk assessment, and systems administration. Through hands-on coursework, personal projects, and ongoing certifications, I am developing the technical and analytical skills needed to contribute to a secure and innovative digital environment. I enjoy diving into challenges, learning from others, and staying current with the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lifeguard
NVPools
Fairfax
05.2018 - 08.2023
Head Lifeguard and Certified Pool Operator with a strong commitment to safety, leadership, and creating a positive aquatic environment for guests. Over these years, I developed skills including supervising various adults and children, enforcing safety protocols, and maintaining a clean, and up to date pool facility.
Food Server
Glory Days Grill
Reston
01.2021 - 01.2023
Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced dining environment and have experience in taking and managing orders accurately and efficiently, coordinating with kitchen staff, handling payments, and maintaining a clean and organized dining area for the guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA06-2027
Associate of Science - Information And Communication Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA06-2024
Skills
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Network security
- Threat detection
- Data analysis
- Linux
- PowerShell
- Cisco
- Java
- Python
- HTML
Certification
Google Cyber Security Certificate
Projects
- Completed hands-on cybersecurity labs on TryHackMe covering networking, Linux, and system security. Specifically completed "Jr Pen Tester" and "Pre Security" Paths
- Practiced identifying vulnerabilities and basic penetration testing techniques
- Used Nmap and Wireshark to analyze network traffic and scan systems
- Gained experience with Linux command line and file system navigation
- Completed learning paths focused on cybersecurity fundamentals and threat detection
Timeline
Food Server
Glory Days Grill
01.2021 - 01.2023
Lifeguard
NVPools
05.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Information And Communication Technology
George Mason University
Associate of Science - Information And Communication Technology
Northern Virginia Community College