Roy Abrams
Lackawanna,NY
Summary
Entry-level cybersecurity and IT support professional with an Associate Degree in Computer Science and hands-on experience in network security, system administration, and troubleshooting. Skilled in network scanning, packet analysis, vulnerability assessment, and Linux system hardening. Knowledge of security tools, networking protocols, and incident response fundamentals. Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills with a focus on supporting secure IT environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
General Helper
Wieland
Buffalo, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Industry-Standard Skills
- Operated tools and machinery to support daily production activities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Followed standard operating procedures for efficient task completion and safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, ensuring proper placement for optimal workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on time and accurately.
- Executed routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure smooth operation.
Crane Operator/Machine Operator
Republic Steel
Lackawanna, NY
12.2017 - 08.2023
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
Education
Associate Degree - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
Manchester, New Hampshire12.2025
Skills
- Dedicated work ethic
- Collaborative mindset
- IT asset management
- Data backup and recovery
- VPN configuration
- Wireless networking
- Network security/Network troubleshooting
- Hardware diagnostics
- Incident management
- Web server management
- Scripting languages
- Logistics coordination
- Analytical problem-solving
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Reliability
Languages
English
Timeline
General Helper
Wieland
03.2025 - Current
Crane Operator/Machine Operator
Republic Steel
12.2017 - 08.2023
Associate Degree - Computer Science
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)
CYBERSECURITY TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES
- - Completed hands-on labs on TryHackMe and Hack The Box covering network security, system enumeration, and basic penetration testing concepts
- - Practiced using cybersecurity tools and techniques in simulated environments
- - Created technical documentation and project summaries for learning and skill development