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This is my study blog
Hello I am Jon Kuhl
I have been studding IT and Penetration testing 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. 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 TryHackMe.com and other CTF’s and some home-lab projects.
Thank you.
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My HTB Academy STUDENT ID: HTB-FE5393BFDE My HTB-Academy Referral link
My Resume
Jon Kuhl
SUMMARY:
Experienced IT professional with a robust background in technical auditing, cybersecurity, and IT management. Proficient in various cybersecurity tools and practices with hands-on experience from platforms like HackTheBox Academy and TryHackMe. Adept at identifying and mitigating security threats, performing thorough security assessments, and enhancing organizational security posture.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Option California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Pomona, California
CERTIFICATIONS and TRAININGS:
• CompTIA Security+ ce, EXP Date: 09/26/2027
• eJPT - Junior Penetration Tester (Cert ID: 8452393)
• Hack The Box Academy: Bug Bounty Hunter, Operating System Fundamentals Paths completed
• TryHackMe: CompTIA Pentest+, Complete Beginner, Pre Security Paths completed
• Udemy: SQL, Python 3.x, Python for Data Science and Visualization, Linux Terminal
• Coursera: Applied Machine Learning in Python, Introduction to Data Science in Python, Applied Plotting, Charting and Data Representation in Python
• eLearnSecurity: Penetration Testing Student, Splunk
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Cybersecurity Tools: Nmap, Netcat, Fping, Hydra, Wireshark, BurpSuite, ZAP, John the Ripper, Metasploit, Hashcat, Gobuster, Ffuf, SQLmap
• Systems: Proxmox, TrueNAS Scale, Windows Server 2012, MacOS, various GNU/Linux distributions (mostly Debian-based)
• Programming and Scripting: Python3, SQL, Bash
• Other: Active Directory, web-crawlers, data analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Family Caregiver
October 2022 - Present
• Adjusted professional commitments to provide necessary care for a family member transitioning from full-time to part-time caregiving as their condition stabilized.
• Managed household responsibilities, coordinated transportation for medical appointments, and provided ongoing emotional support.
• Utilized this period to further my education in Cybersecurity through platforms like HackTheBox Academy and TryHackMe, staying current with industry trends and enhancing my technical skills.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Currently, advancing Cybersecurity skills through practical labs and challenges on HackTheBox Academy, PortSwigger Academy, hackinghub.io, and CyberRanges.com.
• Maintains a homelab environment utilizing Proxmox to build a home cyber range for continuous learning and experimentation.