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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

Milan Šaržík, CPRW

Certified Professional Résumé Writer

Milan’s work-life has been centered around job search for the past three years. He is a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW™) as well as an active member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Careers Coaches (PARWCC™). Milan holds a record for creating the most career document samples for our help center – until today, he has written more than 500 resumes and cover letters for positions across various industries. On top of that, Milan has completed studies at multiple well-known institutions, including Harvard University, University of Glasgow, and Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

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