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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
Birmingham

Skills

  • 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
Tayshawn Jackson