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This is my study blog
Hello I am Jon Kuhl
I have been studding IT and cybersecurity for the last few of years and am looking for work in that field. I took and passed the eJPT in 2022. and I am currently working on HTB Academy Penetration Tester Path. I plan on adding my wright-ups on the recommended boxes that accompany the modules I am working on or recently finished. As well as some other CTF’s and some home-lab projects.
Thank you.
My HTB Academy STUDENT ID: HTB-FE5393BFDE My HTB-Academy Referral link
My Resume
Jon Kuhl
SUMMARY:
Adaptive and self-driven cybersecurity professional with experience spanning system management,
penetration testing, and independent technical support. Successfully delivered client solutions ranging from hardware repair and antivirus setup to nonprofit network upgrades, while advancing skills through personal labs, certifications, and training paths like eJPT and Hack The Box Academy. CompTIA Security+ ce
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Option California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, California
CERTIFICATIONS and TRAININGS:
• CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) – Valid through 09/27/2027
• eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester) (Cert ID: 8452393)
• Hack The Box Academy – Completed Information Security Foundations, Bug Bounty Hunter, and SOC Analyst Prerequisites paths; currently working on AI Red Teamer and Penetration Tester paths.
• Hack The Box Labs – Completed machines, challenges, and Sherlocks; Rank: Hacker (app.hackthebox.com/profile/1068091)
• TryHackMe – Completed Jr Penetration Tester, CompTIA Pentest+, Web Fundamentals, Introduction to Cyber Security, and Pre Security (https://tryhackme.com/p/Jon112358)
• Forage – Cybersecurity simulations for MasterCard (Phishing Email) and Telstra (SOC Alerts)
• Udemy – Python for Data Science, Linux Terminal, and SQL
• Coursera – Applied Machine Learning in Python and Introduction to Data Science in Python
• eLearnSecurity – Penetration Testing Student, Splunk
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Security & Scanning Tools: Nmap, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Hydra, John the Ripper, Hashcat, SQLmap, Gobuster, Ffuf, Nikto, ZAP, OpenVAS, Nessus, tcpdump, Wireshark, Wazuh
• Operating Systems & Virtualization: Windows, Windows Server, Linux, macOS, Proxmox, WSL2, VirtualBox • Scripting & Programming: Python3, SQL, Bash
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Independent IT Technician / Family Caregiver
January 2022 – Present
• Initially provided part-time care for a family member; later transitioned to freelance tech support and small-scale IT projects
• Performed hardware upgrades, system transfers, antivirus installs, and one-on-one training for clients
• Upgraded a nonprofit network from a single home router to a multi-access-point Ubiquiti system with structured cabling and configured devices
• Continued studying cybersecurity and hands-on penetration testing via Hack The Box, TryHackMe, and eJPT certification track
HP Printing (Contractor)
Data Analyst/Web Content Auditor
April 2019 - October 2022
• Performed comprehensive audits for content accuracy for HP Ink and Toner from online distributors.
• Utilized data to generate reports that enhanced quality and sales.
• Assisted in running and auditing web-crawlers to ensure accurate data collection.
FedEx Ground
Operations Administrator II
September 2017 - April 2019
• Monitored and operated the sorting system logging package flow rates and employee hours.
• Created real-time productivity reports for all management levels optimizing operational efficiency.
Lonestar Restaurant Supply
IT Manager/System Administrator
October 2015 - June 2017
• Replaced managed service provider saving ~$5000 per month for the company’s five locations.
• Managed and troubleshot hardware and software across various operating systems.
• Collaborated with external contractors to upgrade hardware and software including a migration to Rackspace with Active Directory implementation.