Java
Rebekah Erickson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with a passion for compliance and incident response. Proven track record in implementing effective security measures and ensuring regulatory adherence. Skilled in incident detection, investigation, and rapid response to mitigate risks. Dedicated to maintaining a resilient cyber defense while fostering a culture of security awareness across organizations.
Additional Information
My resume looks a bit crowded and a lot of the dates overlap, it helps to explain...
I am a Dedicated and driven professional who tirelessly balanced multiple jobs while pursuing a college degree, completing it in an accelerated three-year timeframe. A testament to my unwavering commitment to hard work, perseverance, and a strong desire for personal and academic growth. I am now eager to apply the same work ethic, determination, and resilience to excel in a professional career.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Software Design
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN Sep.2020 - May.2023
Work History
IT Endpoint Security Engineer
Canopy IT Solutions
Dec.2022 - Sep.2023
- Established and maintained a comprehensive inventory of endpoint devices, applications, and software licenses, ensuring compliance with security policies and facilitating timely patch management
- Developed a dashboard that monitors O365 and Google account activity for over 90 customers to proactively identify and block emerging threats, reducing the mean time to detect and respond to security incidents by 30%
- Led efforts in conducting thorough investigations of cyber security incidents, ranging from malware infections to data breaches, effectively containing and remediating the impact
Programmer
Fastenal
Apr.2022 - Apr.2023
- Implemented relevance ranking techniques to enhance search result accuracy, resulting in a 15% improvement in user satisfaction and engagement
- Leveraged Java's object-oriented features to build scalable and maintainable search engine components, reducing code complexity and enhancing code reusability
- Collaborated with data scientists to integrate machine learning models into the search engine, enabling personalized search recommendations based on user behavior
IT Help Desk
Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota
Aug.2020 - May.2023
- Conducted in-depth research to stay abreast of the latest technological advancements and emerging trends, enabling the proactive implementation of innovative solutions
- Maintained meticulous records of help desk interactions, utilizing ticketing systems to track issues, monitor trends, and produce comprehensive reports for management analysis.
Rise Information Manager
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN
Oct.2021 - Apr.2023
- Designed and coded custom software tools and scripts to automate repetitive tasks, increasing efficiency and accuracy
- Proficiently coordinated event logistics, including venue selection, catering, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Demonstrated the ability to make informed and effective decisions to drive organizational success
- Consistently delivered results, meeting or exceeding project deadlines and objectives through self-motivation and dedication
Women's Locker Room Attendant
Lifetime
Eagan, MN
May.2021 - Dec.2022
- Provide practical, hands-on training sessions to promote learning and retention of safety practices
- Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and address them promptly, prioritizing customer safety
- Proactively identify safety improvement opportunities and take the initiative to implement them, demonstrating dedication to customer safety
Quote
I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.
G. K. Chesterton
Timeline
IT Endpoint Security Engineer
Canopy IT Solutions
Dec.2022 - Sep.2023
Programmer
Fastenal
Apr.2022 - Apr.2023
Rise Information Manager
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Oct.2021 - Apr.2023
Women's Locker Room Attendant
Lifetime
May.2021 - Dec.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Software Design
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Sep.2020 - May.2023
IT Help Desk
Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota
Aug.2020 - May.2023
- ADSPM Security Standards Training - 07/2023
Skills
- Cybersecurity Incident Response
- API Integration & Management
- Cyber Threat Analysis
- Security Compliance
- Incident Reporting
- Security Tools (SIEM, EDR, etc)
- Security Best Practices
- Development (Java, Python, C, SQL)
- Problem Analysis
- Surveillance System Monitoring
Software
Python
C
SQL
Certification
- ADSPM Security Standards Training - 07/2023
Other Related Experiences
- Became Head of Security Operations at Canopy IT
- Created new training program at Fastenal for onboarding developers
- Participated in the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corporation
- Ran CISCO networking and security classes for multiple operating systems to cadets and peers
- Was the captain for USNSCC Battalion Cyber Patriot (Associated with the Air Force Association) team in high school
Work Availability
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