From 06c4a74f643b587040b034f82f7c31e723829c33 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:52:01 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2026.md --- personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2026.md | 135 ++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 135 insertions(+) diff --git a/personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2026.md b/personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2026.md index 3b78a63..61c4611 100644 --- a/personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2026.md +++ b/personal/resume/jasondavis_resume_2026.md @@ -1,3 +1,138 @@ +Excellent strategy. Having tailored resumes allows you to speak directly to the job's primary mission. Below are two distilled versions of your resume, each framed for a specific audience. + +### **How to Use These Versions** + +* **Version A (The Strategist):** Use this when applying for roles like **Security Solutions Architect, Principal Security Consultant, or Security Lead**. It emphasizes business alignment, compliance, and high-level design. +* **Version B (The Engineer):** Use this when applying for roles like **Senior Security Automation Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, or DevOps Security Engineer**. It emphasizes hands-on technical execution, Infrastructure as Code, and tool-building. + +Both versions are structured to be **high-impact, scannable, and fit on two pages**. + +--- + +## **VERSION A: The Security Strategist & Architect** + +This version tells the story of a strategic advisor who uses deep technical knowledge to drive business outcomes, manage risk, and lead complex transformations. + +### **Jason Davis** +πŸ“ Lewisville, TX | πŸ“ž (940) 340-9369 | βœ‰οΈ newton214@gmail.com +[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-580039398/) | [GitHub](https://github.com/crazystorm720) + +--- + +### **Professional Summary** +Senior Security Architect & Principal Consultant with 15+ years of experience designing and leading enterprise security transformations for Fortune 500 clients. Expert in translating complex compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST) and Zero-Trust principles into actionable, secure architectures. Combines deep technical expertise in hybrid cloud and network security with a strategic focus on mitigating business risk and enabling secure innovation. + +### **Areas of Expertise** +| **Security Architecture** | **Cloud & Compliance** | **Business Leadership** | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | +| Zero Trust / SASE Frameworks | AWS & Azure Security Design | Technical Pre-Sales & Solution Strategy | +| Next-Gen Firewalls (PAN, Fortinet, Cisco) | Compliance (PCI, HIPAA, NIST) | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | +| Identity & Network Access Control | SD-WAN/SASE Implementation | RFP Development & Client Advisory | +| Secure Infrastructure Design | Risk Assessment & Mitigation | Partner & Channel Enablement | + +### **Professional Experience** + +**Principal & Technical Strategist** | Dynamic Impact Marketing LLC | *Sept 2024 – Present* +* Advised technology startups on enterprise security architecture, performing gap assessments to align product capabilities with Fortune 500 procurement requirements and security frameworks. +* Developed automated security audit methodologies, enabling clients to efficiently evaluate and document the security posture of web infrastructures and SaaS platforms. +* Architected secure, compliant data pipeline solutions for analytics clients, ensuring data governance and integrity across hybrid environments. + +**Consulting Systems Engineer** | TBX (A World Wide Technology Company) | *May 2022 – Sept 2024* +* **Architected and Won Complex Deals:** Led the security solution design for multiple Fortune 500 clients, developing integrated architectures (Cisco, Fortinet) that addressed specific compliance mandates (PCI-DSS, HIPAA), directly contributing to multi-million dollar contract wins. +* **Proved Value Through POCs:** Designed and executed security-focused Proof of Concepts, demonstrating measurable improvements in threat prevention and operational automation, which served as the key technical differentiator in competitive sales cycles. +* **Scalated Expertise:** Authored and delivered advanced technical workshops on Zero Trust and security automation, enabling partner engineers and accelerating the sales pipeline for security services. + +**Network Development Engineer** | Amazon Web Services | *Sept 2021 – May 2022* +* Served as Tier 3 escalation for critical security and networking incidents in AWS GovCloud and high-compliance environments, leading cross-functional teams to resolution and authoring post-mortem guidance to prevent recurrence. +* Developed security automation frameworks and SOPs for cloud networking, establishing standardized, auditable patterns for secure implementation across enterprise AWS environments. + +**Principal Network Architect** | Verizon | *Jan 2020 – Sept 2021* +* **Led Security Transformation:** Directed the architecture and migration of a global enterprise (Avis Budget Group) from legacy MPLS to a modern SD-WAN (Versa) and Secure Access (Aruba) platform, implementing a Zero-Trust security model. +* **Drove Security-Focused Sales:** Authored winning RFP responses that articulated security architecture and compliance adherence, differentiating Verizon in competitive bids for financial and healthcare clients. + +*(Earlier experience would be condensed further, focusing on architecture and leadership roles at Zivaro, Charter, etc.)* + +### **Technical Proficiencies** +*Security:* Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, 802.1X/RADIUS, ZTNA, SASE +*Cloud:* AWS (VPC, IAM, Security Hub), Azure, Compliance Frameworks +*Networking:* SD-WAN (Viptela, Meraki, Versa), BGP, Cisco ACI/Nexus, F5 LTM +*Automation:* Python (Scripting), Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs + +### **Certifications & Education** +AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate | Fortinet NSE 4 | CCNP Enterprise +**United States Air Force - Senior Airman** (Honorably Discharged) + +--- + +## **VERSION B: The Security Automation & Cloud Engineer** + +This version tells the story of a hands-on technical expert who builds secure, resilient, and automated infrastructure through code. + +### **Jason Davis** +πŸ“ Lewisville, TX | πŸ“ž (940) 340-9369 | βœ‰οΈ newton214@gmail.com +[LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-580039398/) | [GitHub](https://github.com/crazystorm720) + +--- + +### **Professional Summary** +Senior Security-Focused Cloud Engineer with 15+ years of expertise in building and automating secure, compliant infrastructure at scale. Proficient in leveraging Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), Python, and DevOps practices to enforce security policy, ensure compliance, and eliminate manual toil. Passionate about creating resilient systems in hybrid cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises environments. + +### **Areas of Expertise** +| **Automation & DevOps** | **Cloud & Security Engineering** | **Network Infrastructure** | +| :--- | :--- | :--- | +| Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) | AWS & Azure Security Tooling | SD-WAN / SASE Implementation | +| Python & Bash Scripting | Next-Gen Firewall Policy Automation | Data Center Fabric (Cisco ACI) | +| CI/CD Pipeline Integration | Compliance as Code (PCI, HIPAA) | Routing (BGP, OSPF) & Switching | +| REST API Integration & Tool Development | Secure Cloud Networking (VPC, TGW) | Load Balancing (F5, A10) | + +### **Professional Experience** + +**Principal & Technical Strategist** | Dynamic Impact Marketing LLC | *Sept 2024 – Present* +* Develop and deploy automated security audit frameworks using Python and REST APIs to programmatically assess the security posture of client infrastructure and applications. +* Architect and implement secure, automated data pipelines, ensuring consistent data handling and compliance through infrastructure-as-code principles. + +**Consulting Systems Engineer** | TBX (A World Wide Technology Company) | *May 2022 – Sept 2024* +* **Engineered Automated Solutions:** Designed and demonstrated automated security deployments (Firewall Policy, NAC) using Ansible and Python during client Proof of Concepts, reducing proposed operational overhead by 40%. +* **Built Technical Assets:** Created reusable automation scripts and templates for partner engineers to deploy secure access and SASE solutions, accelerating time-to-value for clients. +* **Led Technical Deep-Dives:** Delivered hands-on workshops focused on the intersection of network security and automation, using Python and vendor APIs to solve real-world problems. + +**Network Development Engineer** | Amazon Web Services | *Sept 2021 – May 2022* +* **Automated Security Operations:** Built Python tools to automate security policy audits and configuration validation for AWS Direct Connect and Transit Gateway, ensuring consistent compliance and reducing manual review time. +* **Solved Complex Technical Issues:** Troubleshot and resolved critical, large-scale networking and security incidents in AWS GovCloud, documenting root causes and implementing automated checks to prevent future issues. + +**Senior Network Consultant** | Zivaro | *Oct 2018 – Jan 2020* +* **Championed Automation:** Advocated for and implemented Ansible as the automation platform over proprietary alternatives for a major healthcare client, providing a vendor-neutral, scalable framework for network and security management. +* **Implemented Secure Infrastructure:** Deployed a Cisco ACI data center fabric with integrated security policies, automating micro-segmentation for a HIPAA-compliant environment. + +**Network Engineer IV** | Charter Communications | *Sept 2018 – July 2019* +* Managed and automated critical F5 LTM/GTM and A10 load balancing infrastructure, scripting security policy updates and TACACS+ management to improve reliability and change consistency. +* Diagnosed and resolved complex performance issues in encrypted backup traffic, applying deep protocol analysis to solve security-related data replication problems. + +*(Earlier experience would be condensed to highlight automation, scripting, and technical troubleshooting.)* + +### **Technical Proficiencies** +*Automation:* **Python**, **Ansible**, **Terraform**, Bash, GitLab CI/GitHub Actions, REST APIs +*Cloud:* **AWS (VPC, TGW, IAM)**, Azure, CloudFormation +*Security:* **Palo Alto, Fortinet APIs**, 802.1X, NGFW Policy Management +*Networking:* **Cisco ACI/NX-OS**, SD-WAN, BGP, **F5 LTM/GTM** + +### **Certifications & Education** +AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate | Cisco Certified DevNet Associate | Red Hat RHCSA +**United States Air Force - Senior Airman** (Honorably Discharged) + +--- + +### **Final Recommendations for Both Versions:** + +1. **Quantify:** Where possible in your final edit, add numbers (e.g., "for 100+ sites," "saving $15k," "reducing time by 30%"). +2. **Tailor the "Areas of Expertise":** For each specific job application, subtly adjust the keywords in this table to match the job description. +3. **GitHub:** For **Version B**, ensure your GitHub profile has visible examples of IaC, Python scripts, or configuration templates. Mention a specific repo if relevant. +4. **Consistency:** Use the same clean, modern format for both. The difference is in the *content narrative*, not the styling. + +By using these two frameworks, you can ensure your resume immediately resonates with the hiring manager by speaking directly to their most pressing needβ€”be it strategic vision or technical execution. + +--- + # **Jason Davis** πŸ“ Lewisville, TX | πŸ“ž (940) 340-9369 | βœ‰οΈ newton214@gmail.com | [LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-580039398/) | [GitHub](https://github.com/crazystorm720)