Zach Hope
Providence,RI
Summary
Analytical and highly motivated young IT professional with a rigorous academic foundation in mathematics and a strong passion for cybersecurity. Equipped with robust critical thinking and troubleshooting skills, and the confidence to make an impact from day one. Self-motivated and deeply enthusiastic about IT, I'm continuously building knowledge through hands-on experience in a self-developed home lab and through studying for certifications. Currently studying for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2, with plans to pursue the Security+ certification immediately after.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics
Rhode Island College
Providence, USA
05.2024 - Current
- Immediately after completing my master's degree, I formally joined the Mathematical Sciences Department. Prior to joining, I spent two years as a teaching assistant within the department.
- Adapted my teaching style to each class to better enrich student learning.
- Strategically balanced multiple classes each semester to ensure each course received the attention and effort needed.
- With the help of my supervisor, spearheaded a new workshop for students struggling within certain classes. After receiving the departments approval, I successfully ran the weekly workshops, which received high praise from other professors.
Education
M.A - Mathematical Studies
Rhode Island College
05.2024
B.S - Mathematics
Virginia Wesleyan University
05.2022
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Networking
- Strong desire to learn
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Customer service
Certification
- CompTIA A+ Core 1
- CompTIA A+ Core 2, (expected 07/25)
Projects
Home Lab, 2025,
- Built and maintained a virtualized home lab environment using VirtualBox.
- Configured an isolated internal network consisting of two target machines and one attacker machine (Windows XP, Metasploitable, and Kali Linux with plans to add a more modern machine soon).
Built a PC, 2020,
- Built and maintained my desktop computer.
- Swapped out and upgraded countless parts.
- Troubleshooted issues as they have arrived. All issues have been fixed by me.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics
Rhode Island College
05.2024 - Current
M.A - Mathematical Studies
Rhode Island College
B.S - Mathematics
Virginia Wesleyan University
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