Greg Porter
Marietta
Summary
Driven cybersecurity enthusiast and proven leader with hands-on experience in threat detection, Linux environments, and team coordination. Successfully led a 90+ member unit while developing technical skills through real-world projects, certifications, and cybersecurity platforms. Eager to apply both strategic leadership and technical proficiency in a security-focused role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Officer
Hillgrove NJROTC
Powder Springs
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Led a unit of 90+ cadets to three state championships and two national-level competitions.
- Organized and managed numerous community and unit events with a focus on logistics, conflict resolution, and effective execution.
- Supervised cadets, delegated tasks, enforced discipline, and ensured strong team communication.
- Acted as a liaison with senior leadership to resolve issues and maintain morale.
- Maintained a high-pressure operational tempo while modeling professionalism and service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Hillgrove High School
Powder Springs, GA05-2025
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Human resources management
- Operational leadership
- Productivity performance
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Literacy
- Network Security
- Threat Detection
- Risk Management
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Tools
- Security Policies
- Incident Response
- Linux Command Line
- Python Basics
- SQL
- Kali Linux
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- Burp Suite
- Splunk
- Snort
- TryHackMe
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Cybersecurity Labs & Self-Learning
Ongoing practice in TryHackMe and virtual labs using tools like Kali Linux, Wireshark, and Burp Suite. - Cooking & Culinary Exploration
Passionate home cook exploring diverse cuisines; often organizes meals for friends and family, showcasing creativity and attention to detail. - Harvard Online CS Courses
Completed computer science coursework independently to expand technical knowledge outside the classroom.
Accomplishments
- Leadership Academy Graduate (NJROTC)
Selected for advanced leadership training based on performance and peer recommendation. - Daughters of the American Revolution Award
Recognized for outstanding leadership, dependability, and patriotic service. - TREA Merit Award
Honored for academic excellence and exemplary conduct in NJROTC. - Reserve Organization of America Award
Awarded for commitment to service and initiative.
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- CompTIA Security+ Certificate (In Progress)
- CompTIA Network+ Certificate (In Progress)
- Jr Penetration Tester Certificate (In Progress)
Timeline
Executive Officer
Hillgrove NJROTC
05.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Kennesaw State University
High School Diploma -
Hillgrove High School
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