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Jack Pate

Whiteland, Indiana 46184 | [email protected]

Professional Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented cybersecurity student with strong technical aptitude and a solid foundation in customer service. CompTIA A+ certified and actively pursuing an Associate's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance while continuously enhancing skills through additional certifications. Recognized for reliability, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and proven capacity to perform effectively under pressure. Committed to leveraging technical knowledge and customer-focused experience to contribute to organizational security initiatives.

Technical & Professional Skills

Hardware & Software Troubleshooting/Repair
Windows & Linux Fundamentals
Basic Networking
Security Principles & Protocols
Threat Assessment
Legal Compliance
Customer Service

Education & Certifications

  • Associate of Applied Science: Cybersecurity / Information Assurance Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (Graduation: 05/31)
  • CompTIA Certifications A+ (Certified) | Security+ (In Progress) | Network+ (In Progress) | Linux+ (In Progress)
  • Ivy Tech Certificates Data Center Technician | Systems Operation Specialist

Work History & Accomplishments

  • Bounce House Setup Tech / Shift Lead (4y) Indy Inflatables LLC - Fairland, IN
  • Server (2y) Greenwood Village South
  • Team Member (2y) Marco's Pizza
  • Key Accomplishment: Automated Bouncer Entries for bounce houses by developing a secure portal that can be accessed by the team to help manage jobs.

Interactive Mini-Projects

A collection of custom-built tools exploring network fundamentals, cryptography, and system diagnostics.

Entropy Analyzer

Calculates the true mathematical entropy (in bits) of a password to estimate the offline brute-force cracking time using modern GPU hardware (RTX 4090).

IPv4 Subnet Calculator

Enter an IP address and CIDR notation to instantly calculate network routing bounds, broadcast addresses, and usable host ranges.

[SYS_INIT] Establishing secure link to Global Threat Database... Waiting for payload...