Tyler Harden
Centerville,GA
Summary
Dedicated U.S. Air Force veteran transitioning to Information Technology and Cybersecurity, leveraging 7 years of experience with safety-critical systems and regulated procedures. Skilled in maintaining and documenting critical systems with precision. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity and holds CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, with Security+ in progress. Aiming for an entry-level IT or Cybersecurity position to enhance organizational security and reliability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Survival Technician
TACG, LLC
04.2024 - Current
- Manage safety-critical equipment and prioritize tasks based on operational requirements and mission readiness.
- Inspect, maintain, and service life-saving equipment including life rafts, survival kits, parachutes, and other emergency equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Identified equipment deficiencies, discrepancies, and potential safety issues, taking corrective action to ensure safety and operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate inspection records and documentation, ensuring equipment accountability and supporting mission readiness.
- Applied rigorous attention to detail when evaluating equipment condition, ensuring compliance with required standards.
- Apply rigorous attention to detail when evaluating equipment condition and determining whether systems meet required standards.
- Work independently and as part of a team in a highly regulated environment where procedural compliance and risk management are essential.
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Inspected, maintained, and prepared life-saving flight equipment for aircrew operating in demanding aviation environments.
- Performed detailed inspections of parachutes, life rafts, oxygen masks, and other emergency equipment to ensure equipment was serviceable and ready for use.
- Followed detailed technical guidance, safety procedures, and quality-control requirements while working with mission-critical equipment.
- Identified discrepancies and equipment deficiencies through systematic inspection, enhancing operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate technical documentation and equipment records, supporting compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed exceptional attention to detail and risk-awareness while working with equipment where inspection errors could have serious consequences.
- Collaborated with team members to meet inspection schedules, ensuring timely availability of equipment for flight operations.
- Demonstrated the ability to learn and apply technical procedures in a high-pressure, safety-critical environment.
Network Infrastructure Deployment
Center For Primary Care
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Network Infrastructure Deployment: Executed the installation of over 200 drops of Cat5e/Cat6 cabling within complex commercial and industrial environments.
- Pathway Management: Utilized J-hooks, cable trays, and conduit systems to establish organized cable pathways according to TIA/EIA-568 standards.
Quality Assurance: Conducted end-to-end testing and labeling of network drops to ensure seamless connectivity and 100% link reliability- *MDF/IDF Optimization: Organized high-density patch panels and rack systems, improving airflow and ease of access for network administrators.
Education
GED -
Technical College System of Georgia
Augusta, GABachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2029
Skills
- Technical Inspection & Quality Assurance
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Security principles
- Risk mitigation
- Problem Solving
- Technical documentation
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Network Fundamentals & Troubleshooting
- Technical procedures compliance
- Emergency Equipment Maintenance
- Mission Readiness Assessment
- Risk Management Techniques
Certification
- CompTIA ITF+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+ (In-progress)
Timeline
Survival Technician
TACG, LLC
04.2024 - Current
Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 11.2022
Network Infrastructure Deployment
Center For Primary Care
06.2017 - 08.2017
GED -
Technical College System of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Western Governors University