Tayshawn Jackson
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Currently studying the fundamentals of cybersecurity with a focus on real-world applications, digital safety, and threat prevention. Actively building practical knowledge in security principles and tools used in the industry.
Key Topics Covered So Far :
- Introduction to cybersecurity and threat landscapes
- Basics of networking and how attacks occur
- Common cyber threats (e.g. phishing, malware, social engineering)
- Understanding firewalls, antivirus, and encryption
- Hands-on labs and virtual environments for practical skills
Skills Developing :
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Awareness of digital threats and how to mitigate them
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and techniques
- Growing interest in ethical hacking and network security
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Programmer trainee
TravelPerk (formerly Click Travel)
Birmingham, West Midlands
05.2025 - 06.2025
During my one-week IT work experience placement, I gained hands-on insight into how IT systems support day-to-day business operations. I assisted the IT team with various tasks, learned about troubleshooting, and developed key communication and technical skills.
Key Responsibilities and Skills Gained :
- Assisted with setting up and configuring computers and devices.
- Helped troubleshoot basic software and hardware issues.
- Observed and supported system updates and software installations.
- Gained experience with IT ticketing systems and how technical issues are tracked.
- Shadowed IT staff during network maintenance tasks.
- Improved confidence in communicating technical information clearly.
- Developed problem-solving and teamwork skills in a professional setting.
- Shadowed how a meeting in a work setting is and I explained what I learned from it
- Understood the importance of cybersecurity and data protection practices.
Education
Aston University
09.2023 - 07.2027
Aston university engineering academy (Six-form)
Aston University engineering Academy
BirminghamSkills
- Network troubleshooting
- Software installation
- Team collaboration
- PHP development
- Unix and Linux experience
- Cybersecurity basics
- Code review process
- Java programming
- Resilience under pressure
- Team player
- Time efficiency
Timeline
Programmer trainee
TravelPerk (formerly Click Travel)
05.2025 - 06.2025
Aston University
09.2023 - 07.2027
Aston university engineering academy (Six-form)
Aston University engineering Academy
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