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Emile Thimmesch

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Phone number: 555-555-5555

Profile

Performance-driven and knowledgeable IT Security Specialist with 2+ years of extensive experience and comprehensive background in monitoring networks, developing security measures, policies, and procedures, and completing technical reports. Possessing well-developed critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail, and important ability to work under pressure, Emile is presently seeking an IT Security Specialist position.

Work experience

06/2016 - 05/2019, IT Security Specialist, BCG Digital Ventures, Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Monitored all company's networks and developed and implemented various security measures, policies, and procedures.
  • Investigated breaches and any problematic issues, configured and maintained computer hardware and software, and performed professional penetration testing.
  • Installed and updated firewalls and antivirus software, prevented unauthorized access, and analyzed and evaluated potential security risks.
  • Completed technical reports and interviewed, trained, and coodinated multiple IT interns, ensuring that all policies and procedures were followed.
  • Awarded Employee of the Month for significantly increasing the security of all company's servers and systems.

Education

09/2012 - 05/2016, Computer Science & Information Systems, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, United States

GPA: 3.96 (Top 10% of the Program)

The 2015 Academic Excellence Award winner

Clubs and Societies: Economics Society, FinTech Society, Psychology Society

09/2008 - 05/2012, High School, Ecole privee Marie-Consolatrice, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg City

Graduated with Distinction (Grade 1 - A/excellent equivalent in all 4 subjects)

The 2012 Best Graduate Award winner

Activities: Astronomy Club, Fitness Club, Chess Club

Skills

Languages
French
German
Chinese
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
HTML, C++
Netsparker, Acunetix
Core Impact, Probely
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to Work under Pressure
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Technological Expertise

Volunteering

09/2012 - 05/2013, First Year Representative, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, United States

Certificates

04/2019, Certified Information Privacy Technologist, International Association of Privacy Professionals
09/2017, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information System Security Certification Consortium
05/2016, Driving Licence

Hobbies

Exploring distant lands
Getting lost in a good book
Capturing moments
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