JUSTIN SMITH
Castle Rock
Summary
As a third-year college student, I bring nearly five years of professional experience in the technology sector, gained outside of academic settings. My current focus areas include Information Security, encompassing Cybersecurity and Networking, as well as finance, with a strong interest in expanding my involvement in IT-related projects. I am pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems and intend to further my education by earning a Master's in Business Administration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Informatio Technology intern
Tri-State Generation & Transmission
Westminster
03.2025 - Current
- Support IT with asset management, improving utilization, and reducing disruptions.
- Streamline data entry for faster service delivery, and enhanced efficiency.
- Conduct data analysis to inform decisions, boosting IT strategy.
- Oracle Database records, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
- Cooperated with the networking department for the architectural designs of a new site network.
- Worked closely with IT teams to refine service-level management processes, fostering accountability, and enhancing interdepartmental communication.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork and adaptability while gaining hands-on experience in Oracle Database management and business relationship support.
- Worked with IAM in cyber on going over user life-cycle management and role-based access control.
- Implemented asset management strategies, enhancing resource utilization, and minimizing service disruptions across IT operations.
- Partnered with IT teams to improve service management processes, fostering accountability, and promoting seamless interdepartmental communication.
IT Support
Colorado State University
Pueblo
11.2023 - Current
- Navigating ticketing system
- Utilizing ticketing system to solve client and staff issues (on-site and off-site) regarding software and hardware issues
- Efficiently organized ticketing system ranging from 3 different University (CSU-P, CSU, PPCC)
- Utilized NAC for device management
- Communication with students & staff for reparation of new and legacy devices (school devices and personal)
- Utilization of Virtualized computing and Windows Domain for on-site security
- Securing WLAN and isolated networks using MAC filtering
- Documented procedures related to IT support tasks for easy reference among team members and continuity of service delivery standards
- Utilized LDAPS to secure and manage student, staff, and professor account access and functionality
Student Researcher
National Cyber League
Pueblo
11.2023 - Current
- Programs trained in: Cryptography, Forensics, IAM, Log Analysis, Network Traffic Analysis, Open Source Intelligence, Penetration testing
- Collaborated with fellow researchers, fostering a productive team environment that accelerated project completion
- Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes
- Completed designated tasks with efficiency and accuracy in order to support research objectives
- Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results
Website Designer
Cipher
Atlanta
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped Design and code the Front-end of a website for a startup clothing apparel company in Georgia
- Met with clients to discuss expectations regarding visual presentation, branding and e-commerce functionality
- Designed responsive website layouts using Adobe XD and Sketch.
- Developed user-friendly interfaces prioritizing accessibility and navigation simplicity.
Network Engineer Intern
ANM
Englewood
- Communicated with employers on-site & virtually to help meet required deadlines
- Worked with team to configure over 4,000 Access Points for Douglas County Schools & Denver Public Schools
- API overview and Integration
- Learned to facilitate ANM's server rooms
- Prep-code switches for DIA (Denver International Airport)
- Installation of Cisco access points in public and private firms
- Learned reparation of latest & legacy window laptops
- Safely clearing out confidential company data from unused legacy devices
Volunteer
CSU
Fort Collins
- Worked alongside Google employees and Professors at CSU to teach upcoming college students about data analytics and artificial intelligence
- Taught students how to utilize and navigate weather data in Bigquery
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Colorado State University-Pueblo
Pueblo, CO11.2027
High School Diploma -
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch, COSkills
- HTML
- MITRE
- SQL
- Python Coding
- Microsoft Software
- ERP
- PowerShell
- Great Communication
- Oracle Database
- Planning & Analysis
- Adaptable
- Linux
- Customer Services
- Network Infrastructure
- Problem Solving
- Network troubleshooting
- IT support
- Data analysis
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- IP addressing
- JavaScript programming
- Front-end frameworks
Certification
- CompTIA A+ | CompTIA
- CompTIA Network+ | CompTIA
- CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA
- CompTIA CIOS | CompTIA
- Amazon Web Services CCP - In progress
Timeline
Informatio Technology intern
Tri-State Generation & Transmission
03.2025 - Current
IT Support
Colorado State University
11.2023 - Current
Student Researcher
National Cyber League
11.2023 - Current
Website Designer
Cipher
10.2022 - 08.2023
Network Engineer Intern
ANM
Volunteer
CSU
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Colorado State University-Pueblo
High School Diploma -
Highlands Ranch High School
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