Paul Tucker
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity senior with a hands-on and analytical approach. Eager to secure an internship or entry-level position in network defense, security operations, and vulnerability analysis. Dedicated to honing technical skills and collaborating with mission-focused teams. Aspiring to transition into public sector positions to bolster national security and infrastructure resilience in the long term.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boxing Coach
Radford University
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Organized and coordinated boxing team practices and physical workouts with 10 participants twice a week.
- Monitored guest and participant behavior and enforced rules, regulations and safety precautions at boxing facility.
Insurance Agent
Bankers Life
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
- Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
- Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
Irrigation Specialist
Belmont country club
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Radford University
Radford, VA05-2026
Skills
- CompTIA security certified
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Network security, analysis, and troubleshooting
- Experience with Docker, Wireshark, Burp Suite, John the Ripper, Nmap and netstat
- Experienced with Windows, Linux and CLI environments
- Hands on practice with TryHackMe and Cyber Patriot CTF
- Familiar with Python, Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and BASH
- Strong critical thinking, Time management, and decision-making
- Positive attitude
- Persistent and coachable
Certification
- Courses: Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Networking, Data Structures, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Object-Oriented programming
- Certification: Cisco A+, Cisco Networking+ in progress, AWS Cloud practitioner, Life Health and Annuities licenses in VA, MD, DC
- Portfolio: https://github.com/PigeonMan365/Portfolio.git
Hobbies and Interests
Interested in AI and machine learning technologies, President and founder of MMA club at Radford university, Leads boxing classes at Radford university, Participated in Cyber Patriot CTF and received platinum status
Timeline
Insurance Agent
Bankers Life
05.2024 - 12.2024
Irrigation Specialist
Belmont country club
05.2023 - 08.2023
Boxing Coach
Radford University
01.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Radford University
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