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Yoshiyah Israel

Beltsville,MD

Summary

Driven, Creative and Innovative professional with wide ranging experience in Sales, The Skilled Trades and Information Technology and a proven track record of the ability to lead teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inspection Technician

Freedom Forever Solar
College Park, MD
04.2024 - Current
  • Perform commissioning of inverters and inspection of solar panels
  • Review pictures and gather all necessary parts to complete inspection on site
  • Sit on inspections that have zero to little cleanup work needed
  • Verifying labeling and placards are up to code for inspection
  • Call AHJ to confirm inspection time frame in the AM
  • Set up and tie off ladders for the city/county inspectors
  • Rivet placards
  • Open electrical panels & junction boxes so the inspector can observe inside
  • Maintaining the safety of themselves and others by adhering to all written and verbal instructions, promptly reporting and/or correcting all hazards or unsafe conditions, questioning nonstandard operations or environmental factors that may involve unmitigated hazards, and providing feedback to Branch Manager on all safety issues
  • Take notes for corrections and notify Branch Manager of any issues or updates

Low Voltage Electrician

VSC Fire & Security (Full Time)
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Responsible for the installation, service, and inspection of low voltage systems under the guidance of a supervisor
  • Be responsible for assisting in the installation of raceways, wiring, and equipment as it relates to Fire Alarm, Security, Intrusion, Access Control, CCTV, Audio/Visual, Structured Cabling, Intercom, and other low voltage system applications.
  • Running various types of conduit for low voltage systems.
  • Work and wire circuits and systems ranging from 12 volts to 70 volts.
  • Read and comprehend drawings and schematics for each assignment.
  • Conduct Pre-testing and prepping before Inspections.
  • Prepare for and attend Inspections with The County Inspector.

DevSecOps Engineer

TraknProtect (Full Time)
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • Introduced DevOps culture to the organization. Lead the implementation and management of CI/CD systems, emphasizing Microsoft Azure DevOps Cloud Platform Services including Azure Boards, Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, and Azure Artifacts for deployment of ASP .NET Core applications. Integrated 3rd party (Atlassian Suite) tools with Azure DevOps.
  • Optimized the software development life cycle (SDLC) for the Engineering team by building and maintaining the company’s first CI/CD pipelines (customer facing services and internal developer tools).
  • Utilized scripts for automation of organizational-wide tasks, patching of monitoring tools (Grafana), and infrastructure provisioning resulting in enhanced efficiency of company operations.
  • Spearheaded the achievement and maintenance of SOC2 Compliance under supervision of the CTO by implementing CIS/NIST 800-53 Security Controls, focusing on Asset Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection & Prioritization, and Patch Management, specifically tailored for Azure environments.
  • Utilized Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for Infrastructure as Code practices, ensuring efficient deployment across various Azure services.
  • Monitored and analyzed IDS/IPS, vulnerabilities, network, and system events to detect and report threats by utilizing Microsoft Defender/Defender For Cloud.
  • Contributed to the development and maintenance of organization-wide security policies, standards, and compliance.
  • Investigated malware, phishing, and potential attacks, documenting actions and outcomes of cybersecurity incidents.

Inspection Technician

Suntuity Solar (Full Time)
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Perform solar, electrical, or building inspections as scheduled
  • Coordinate inspections with customers and jurisdictions
  • Maintain an organized and efficient calendar
  • Build a positive and lasting customer experience, discussing project timelines post inspection signoff, detailing and communicating concerns internally
  • Use software systems to record, maintain and update project specific deliverables and tasks
  • Potentially need to complete minor tasks such as painting conduit, applying NEC stickers/placards, etc.

Sales Advisor/Repair Technician

Batteries Plus Bulbs (Full Time/Part Time)
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Advised and guided customers on product selection, resulting in an increase in sales conversions.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand and meet customer needs.
  • Built strong customer relationships through personalized service, leading to a growth in clientele.
  • Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to recommend strategic pricing and promotional strategies.
  • Diagnosed and Repaired broken Cell Phones and Tablets.
  • Installed batteries into Vehicles, Equipment, and Devices.
  • Performing Automotive Key Cutting and Programming Services.
  • Provided store support in areas of operations such as inventory, recycling, organization, equipment maintenance, etc.

Outside Sales Representative

TruGreen (Full Time)
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts/customers, resulting in an increase in repeat business.
  • Implemented innovative sales strategies that boosted closings.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues promptly and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Established fair pricing structures and finalized contracts to complete purchase agreements with customers.
  • Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
  • Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.

Education

Anne Arundel Community College (In Progress)

HS Diploma -

Forest Park High School
06.2015

Skills

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Analytical & Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Organization
  • Scheduling & Time Management
  • Effective Written, Verbal, & Interpersonal Communication
  • Public Speaking & Presentation
  • Outreach & Marketing
  • Management
  • Goal-Oriented

REAL ESTATE:

-Working Knowledge:

  • Affordable Housing/Section 8
  • Deal Syndication
  • FMR/Payment Standard Evaluation
  • Buy & Hold Strategies

-Field Experience:

  • Property/Building Operations
  • JV Deals
  • Marketing

TECHNICAL/ARTS:

  • DevOps & CI/CD Tools: AWS/Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Services
  • Cybersecurity Principles & Compliance
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace/G-Suite
  • Quickbooks
  • Propstream
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Videography/Film
  • Photography
  • Graphic Design

SKILLED TRADES:

  • Electrical
  • Low Voltage/Fire Alarm

Certification

CompTIA Security+

(In Progress)

Certified Microsoft Technology Associate: Security Fundamentals — 98-367 Certification No. H134-5858 2019-Present

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Validate at: http://aws.amazon.com/verification AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate (RGKZNESDDBV1Q0WY) 2021-2024

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Inspection Technician

Freedom Forever Solar
04.2024 - Current

Low Voltage Electrician

VSC Fire & Security (Full Time)
04.2023 - 04.2024

DevSecOps Engineer

TraknProtect (Full Time)
03.2021 - 03.2023

Inspection Technician

Suntuity Solar (Full Time)
10.2020 - 03.2021

Sales Advisor/Repair Technician

Batteries Plus Bulbs (Full Time/Part Time)
11.2019 - 03.2021

Outside Sales Representative

TruGreen (Full Time)
04.2018 - 11.2019

Anne Arundel Community College (In Progress)

HS Diploma -

Forest Park High School
Yoshiyah Israel