Robert McMahon
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Passionate information security professional, software developer and automation engineer with over 10 years of experience. Specializing in automating complex tasks using Python, NodeJS, Golang, React and Amazon Web Services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Intelligence Operations Engineer
Cofense Intelligence
01.2018 - Current
- Used Amazon Web Services (AWS), Python, React and Golang to automate analysis of malicious emails.
- Worked independently to design, develop and test code.
- Built databases and table structures using PostgreSQL.
- Coordinated deployments of new software, feature updates and fixes using TeamCity CI/CD, Docker, Gitlab, AWS Amplify and AWS CodeCommit.
- Designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction and analysis using Python, Golang, React, AWS lambda functions, AWS SQS Queues and other AWS technologies.
Information Security Analyst
Wordfence
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Responsible for creating high performance malware signatures targeting PHP based malware.
- Developed software to automate site cleaning and for threat actor attribution using Python, Node and PHP.
- Cleaned malware off of compromised WordPress websites.
- Performed deep research into attack data provided from over twenty million hosts.
Sr. Security Analyst
EPS Financial
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Ensured PCI compliance standards were upheld.
- Analyze firewall logs, vulnerability scan reports and security logs.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Oversaw software configurations and updates for 300 systems.
Software Developer II
SunGard Public Sector
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Troubleshot and resolved performance issues for databases and software.
- Built databases and table structures for web applications.
- Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
- Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
- Tuned systems to boost performance.
Programmer/Security Analyst
EPS Financial
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Troubleshot and resolved performance issues for databases and software.
- Analyzed, evaluated and developed new web and database applications.
- Monitored database performance to keep workflows running smoothly.
- Rapidly prototyped new data processing capabilities to confirm integration feasibility into existing systems.
IT Instructor
TechSkills
03.2008 - 06.2010
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Attended faculty meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current teaching strategies and content knowledge related to Cisco, Microsoft, Java and .NET technologies.
- Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts and address individual concerns.
IT Solutions Analyst
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
06.2006 - 03.2008
- Resolved customer issues quickly and efficiently to enhance overall customer satisfaction ratings.
- Scheduled appointments for further services.
- Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures on customer devices.
Education
No Degree - IT Certifications
TechSkills - Columbus
Columbus, OHSkills
- Programming Languages: Python, NodeJS, React, Golang and C#
- API Design and Development
- Frontend Design and Development
- Amazon Web Services
- Process Automation
- PostgreSQL
- Continuous Integration Systems
- Docker
- Malware Analysis
- Enterprise Transform and Load
- Database Management
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Sir Knight of three chivalric orders, Knights of the Red Cross, Knights of Malta and Knights Templar.
- Fully automated the analysis of the Emotet botnet in real time reducing the amount of analyst time spent from 4 hours/day to 5 minutes/day while increasing the throughput of documents by over 1000%.
- Automated the analysis of common malware families such as AgentTesla, Loki,
FormBook, A310, Snake, Remcos and many others. Increasing Threat Report production by 300%. - Created a FullStack application to help analysts process reported emails. Increasing Threat Report production by 100%.
- Participated in several investigations of counterfeit products, botnets and tax fraud. Worked with both foreign and domestic law enforcement agencies to help with identification and prosecution of the offenders.
Security Specialties
- Social engineering
- Network penetration testing
- Web application penetration testing
- Physical penetration testing
Development Specialties
- Python
- Golang
- JavaScript
- ElasticSearch
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
- CI/CD pipelines
- VUE.js
- AWS
Affiliations
- Freemason - York and Scottish Rite
Timeline
Sr. Intelligence Operations Engineer
Cofense Intelligence
01.2018 - Current
Information Security Analyst
Wordfence
04.2016 - 08.2017
Sr. Security Analyst
EPS Financial
05.2014 - 04.2016
Software Developer II
SunGard Public Sector
03.2012 - 09.2012
Programmer/Security Analyst
EPS Financial
06.2010 - 03.2012
IT Instructor
TechSkills
03.2008 - 06.2010
IT Solutions Analyst
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
06.2006 - 03.2008
No Degree - IT Certifications
TechSkills - Columbus
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