Jacob Macdonnell | Portfolio

About Me

Professional Summary

Aspiring Cybersecurity Professional with a strong foundation in business management and psychology. Specializing in cyber defense and cloud security, with hands-on experience in Linux systems, Python automation, and SQL database security. Committed to implementing robust security measures while maintaining operational efficiency.

Education and Certifications

B.Mgt (Honours), Minor in Psychology

The University of British Columbia

Sans Institute Applied Cybersecurity Certificate

SANS Technology Institute

GIAC GFACT (Expected: April 2025)
GIAC GSEC (Expected: August 2025)
GIAC GCIH (Expected: December 2025)
GIAC GPEN (Expected: April 2026)

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

By Google on Coursera (Earned: July 2024)

Key Achievements

Developed automated security tools using Python for IP access control management
Implemented SQL security filters for enhanced data protection
Configured Linux system permissions for improved security posture

Core Technical Competencies

Security & Infrastructure

Network Security: Firewall configuration, access control, traffic monitoring
Linux Systems: System hardening, permission management, security auditing
Cloud Security: AWS security groups, IAM policies, encryption practices

Development & Automation

Python: Security automation, log analysis, threat detection scripts
SQL: Database security, query optimization, access control implementation
Shell Scripting: System automation, security monitoring, batch processing