Ricky Powers
Holland,MI
Summary
I am an experienced, detail-oriented web developer looking to shift into the world of Cybersecurity. I am very eager and motivated. I have been working in IT for over 20 years and while developing and creating websites, I have had a large amount of experience in securing and hardening web servers and networks. I have experience in risk assessment, incident response, SIEM management and data encryption. To strengthen and expand my skills I have recently become CompTIA Security+ certified. I have also received my Google CyberSecurity Career certificate. I thank you for giving me an opportunity. You can be confident that I will be a loyal and reliable, dedicated member of your company.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Web Developer / Website Creator
Freelance
01.2004 - Current
- Analyzed security incidents to develop incident response strategies and improve defenses.
- Developed and maintained security documentation for compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated new security technologies to enhance organizational security posture.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Designed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance user experience.
- Developed and maintained robust backend systems utilizing PHP and MySQL for data management.
- Managed project timelines effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client requirements.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to website performance and user satisfaction.
- Oversaw back-end development using PHP to maintain website integrity.
- Engaged with clients to plan and optimize site issues and queries.
- Provided front-end development support, creating visually appealing designs that aligned with brand standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodbridge High School
WoodbridgeSkills
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Network security
- SIEM management
- Incident response management
- Log analysis
- Security operations center
- Data encryption
- System hardening
- Intrusion detection
- Endpoint protection
- Secure network design
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ Certified
- Google Cybersecurity Certified
Timeline
Web Developer / Website Creator
Freelance
01.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Woodbridge High School