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Dave Adams

Remarkable experience in manual and automated penetration and application testing. Profound knowledge of network architectures, operating systems, application software and cyber security tools. Huge knowledge of managing information assurance evaluation tests. Wide knowledge of scripting languages, Bash, Python, java, html. Solid understanding of information security and applied cryptographic protocols. Proficiency in scripting, Unix/Linux/windows and Mac osx operating systems. Ability to exploit recognized vulnerabilities.

Key Skills

Analytical Skills
Problem-solving skills
Results-focus
Communication skills
Action-oriented
Growth Strategy
Thinking outside the box
Information Privacy

Internship

May 2019
Present
Penetration Tester
Petstock NZ ltd Christchurch, NZ
Nationwide retail store
  • Performed infrastructure and application penetration tests, as well as physical security review and social engineering tests for our global clients.
  • Performed application penetration tests across public and private networks.
  • Performed assessments of security awareness training using social engineering.
  • Developed testing scripts and procedures.
  • Developed and leverage custom exploits.
  • Worked on improvements for provided security services, including the continuous enhancement of existing methodology material and supporting assets.
  • Prevented open router vulnerability
  • Prevented network hijacking and backdoor implementation
Jan 2017
Dec 2017
Certificate
Udemy ethical hacking course certificate New York City, US
Applied course in ethical hacking
Full course on ethical hacking techniques and skills
Oct 2013
Sep 2016
Penetration Tester
Detroit Labs Detroit, US
  • Worked with external vendors to perform penetration tests on network devices, operating systems, databases, and Applications as necessary.
  • Created and hold workshops illustrating the state of the art of various technologies and assessment strategies.
  • Worked on improvements for security services, including the continuous enhancement of existing methodology material and supporting assets.
  • Communicated technical vulnerabilities and remediation steps to developers and management.
  • Provided assistance to system users relative to information systems security matters.
  • Worked with application developers to validate, assess, understand root cause and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Education

Jan 2017
Dec 2017
Certificate in ethical hacking in Udemy
Udemy
Jun 2007
Jun 2011
Python and bash scripting and coding in Udemy
Udemy

Certifications

2021
Ethical hacking
Udemy
2021
Certified Ethical Hacker penetration tester
Udemy

Achievements

2021
Team Lead
  • Conducted meetings with clients and peers.
  • Recognized additional trade opportunities.
  • Outlined results and consulting on remediation.
  • Handled documentation and metrics reporting.

Quote

"Be the change you want to see in the world" "If you don't break it safely then someone else will do so to their advantage"

Ghandi, Myself

Hobbies & Interests

  • Computers
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Tree Planting
  • Pet Care

Languages

Spanish
(Basic)
German
(Basic)
English
(Native)

Career Aspiration

In the next 3 years I want to obtain a Penetration Tester position with reputable company to enhance my career and help company excel. Also feel this is vital currently after the massive ransomware attacks that have been going on lately

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