I am an experienced healthcare professional transitioning into the realm of cybersecurity and cloud engineering. With a robust background in clinical laboratory operations, I bring a unique perspective and a keen understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, including HIPAA and PCI DSS. My leadership tenure is marked by a proven ability to guide teams, manage daily operations, and effectively handle diverse incidents. I possess strong project management skills, honed through initiatives ranging from establishing small reference laboratories to launching hospital laboratories. Complementing my practical experience, I have earned certifications such as the Microsoft Certified: SC-900: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, and completed specialized coursework in cybersecurity and cloud engineering from reputable providers like Coursera, Google, Amazon(AWS), and Microsoft(Microsoft Learn). This blend of experiences positions me uniquely for a successful transition into cloud security and engineering roles. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and growth, I am excited to embark on this new journey, leveraging my technical acumen and meticulous attention to detail to contribute to the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

• 🔭 I'm currently working on Microsoft - Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Professional Certificate.
• 📝 I have put together a few projects that I have worked on in the respository section of my GitHub.

• 🚀 Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).
• From Excel to Power BI.
• Create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Using AWS.
• Python 101: Develop Your First Python Program.
• Python Quickstart Guide.
• Google Cloud Security Engineer Professional Certificate via Coursera.
• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Course via Coursea and Microsoft Learn, and certification.

• Completed May 2024 - Whizlabs - AWS: Security Specialty Certificate.
• Completed May 2024 - Whizlabs - AWS: Identity and Access Management.
• Completed May 2024 - Whizlabs - AWS: Infrastructure Security.
• 🌟 Completed April 2024 - Microsoft Certified: SC-900: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals and obtained certification.
• Completed April 2024 - Whizlabs - AWS: Threat Detection, Logging and Monitoring.
• Completed March 2024 - Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.
• Completed December 2023 - Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate.

• Creating an Azure Firewall. ☁️
• Creating an Entra ID Active Directory Tenant. ☁️)
• Virtual Private Cloud(VPC) in AWS. ☁️
• Deploy a Wordpress Website is AWS EC2. 🖻
• Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server in Azure. 🖥️
• Create your First Python Program from UST. 📗

Connect with me on (www.linkedin.com/in/jack-p-1a485533)

Email me at jpriestjr@gmail.com

Thank you for your interest. I invite you to join me in delving into the captivating realm of technological advancements. Let’s foster a professional connection and navigate this journey together. 🚀