Nicholas Holzman
Leawood
Summary
Detail-oriented cybersecurity professional dedicated to protecting organizations and the people they serve. Knowledgeable about NIST frameworks, and able to implement security controls to ensure compliance with international regulations related to data protection. Experience with identifying threats, risks, and vulnerabilities; security hardening; threat modeling; and incident escalation and response. Proficient in the use of the Linux command line, SQL, and Python. Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Day Trader
TopStep Trader
Leawood
05.2022 - Current
- Strategic Execution: Managed a dedicated trading portfolio, executing complex entry and exit strategies in high-volatility environments.
- Psychological Discipline: Maintained extreme emotional composure and objective decision-making during periods of rapid market fluctuation.
- Market Analysis: Conducted daily technical and fundamental analysis on equities and derivatives, utilizing indicators such as FVG, order blocks, and liquidity to identify high-probability setups.
Flag Football Referee
SMA Sports
Overland Park
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Decision-Making: Demonstrated high-level focus and split-second judgment to accurately call penalties, spot ball placement, and manage game clocks.
- Conflict Resolution: Effectively de-escalated high-pressure situations and mediated disputes between players and coaches to maintain a professional and sportsmanlike environment.
- Communication: Provided clear, concise explanations of complex rules to players of varying skill levels, fostering a culture of transparency and respect.
Restaurant Waiter
Jack Stack Barbeque
Overland Park
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Guest Relations: Delivered personalized, high-touch service by anticipating guest needs, and resolving concerns with a focus on long-term brand loyalty.
- Multitasking: Balanced simultaneous tasks, including greeting guests, delivering courses, and performing 'running sidework' to keep the restaurant operating smoothly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission South High School
Overland Park, KS05-2022
Skills
- Investment management
- Python (programming language)
- SIEM tools
- SQL
- Linux command line
- Security hardening
- Security frameworks and controls
- Incident response
- Threats and vulnerability management
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Certification
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Timeline
Day Trader
TopStep Trader
05.2022 - Current
Flag Football Referee
SMA Sports
03.2021 - 07.2021
Restaurant Waiter
Jack Stack Barbeque
10.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission South High School