About Me

I am United States Navy Chief Fire Controlman trained in a variety of industrial fields to include: electrical (AC/DC), electromechanical motors, pneumatics, fiber optics, networking, radar, and hydraulics. I have a passion for all things Information Technology with a keen interest in cyber security. My military technician experience combined with my skills as a cyber security professional makes me a well-rounded member capable of assuming many roles. I enjoy solving challenging problems and providing insightful solutions individually or as part of a team. I have great interpersonal skills and can effectively communicate technical problems and solutions to a technically challenged audience. I am interested in opportunities with a cyber security conscientious organization where I can use my wide range of experience and skills to actively contribute to the company.

Contact Details

Andrew Hofmans
Austin, TX USA
559-425-6751
5594256751@andrewhofmans.com

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Education

Western Governors University - WGU

B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance• Summer 2022

Certifications

(ISC)²

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)• April 2021

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)• April 2021

CompTIA

CompTIA CySA+ ce• March 2022

CompTIA Project+• December 2020

CompTIA Security+• March 2017

CompTIA A+ ce• February 2015

Cisco

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician• September 2015

Microsoft Technology Associate

MTA: Security Fundamentals• December 2015

MTA: Networking Fundamentals• August 2014

MTA: Windows® Operating System Fundamentals• October 2014

Work

EOS North America

Cyber Security Engineer• August 2021 - Present

Technical Support Engineer - IT• April 2018 - August 2021

Microsoft (EASi)

Reliability Test Engineer at Microsoft MSRL• April 2017 - April 2018

Prepares / reviews failure reports for internal distribution to engineering teams. Ensures that test failure / defect information is captured with Microsoft Reliability testing standards, tools and processes for failure data management & reporting. Analyzes field return and failure data to determine life cycle and reliability as well as failure analysis to determine root cause of failures. Utilizes the use of HALT/HASS testing, equipment usage, heat transfer, electrical theory, fluids, material properties, etc. to get usable results.

United States Navy

Chief Fire Controlmen• September 2007 - Present

Chief Fire Controlmen. Highly organized, take charge professional with 10 years of military service. Strong problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to develop and implement effective action plans. Close In Weapons System (CIWS) technician extensively experienced in troubleshooting electronic and mechanical systems. Commitment to detail in doing the job right the first time when completing all projects. A team leader, providing motivation and training by example.

Skills

My work and education background has given me a large diverse skillset. I am comfortable working in a variety of technical fields ranging from: industrial equipment installation, repair, and troubleshooting; networking, AC/DC circuits, server administration, and penetration testing.

Server Administration
Penetration Testing
Web Apps
Equipment / System Troubleshooting
Networking
Programming

Quotes

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.
Steve Jobs
The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.
B. F. Skinner
Technology gives us power, but it does not and cannot tell us how to use that power. Thanks to technology, we can instantly communicate across the world, but it still doesn't help us know what to say.
Jonathan Sacks

I'm Andrew Hofmans.

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