About
I am a passionate Technology Enthusiast with a deep curiosity for understanding how things work. Whether it's dissecting the latest gadgets, exploring new software, or diving into complex systems, I thrive on understanding the mechanics behind technology. My love for innovation fuels my drive to continuously learn and embrace new challenges, making me a perpetual tinkerer and problem-solver in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
- Location: Kansas City
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 316-302-5196
- Degree: Bachelor of Science
- GitHub: @chogan72
- LinkedIn: @christopher-w-hogan
Skills
- IAM familiarity in AD, Azure, and Okta
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing
- Brocade, Cisco, and Juniper networking experience
- Experience with PaloAlto and pfSense firewalls
- Familiarity with Linux, Mac, and Windows
- Jamf, Kandji, and Intune MDM experience
- Experience creating DR plans and processes
- PHP, PowerShell, Python, and SQL scripting
- VMware virtualization experience
- Experience implementing security best practices
- Understanding of security compliance frameworks
- Audio Visual system management
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
- Stong problem resolution and critical thinking skills
Resume
Work Experience
Systems Administrator
January 2024 - Present
NeuAnalytics, Overland Park, KS
Cloud Systems Engineer
May 2022 - December 2023
Cyderes, Kansas City, MO
- Administrated internal servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and security devices
- Worked closely with internal security team to ensure compliance and security objectives
- Troubleshot internal network, server, O365, and other SaaS application issues
- Preformed technical upkeep of AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud instances
- Worked with new and existing vendors to procure hardware and software
- Conducted root cause analyses, identify appropriate solutions, and implemented them
- Merged applications and data from multiple legacy systems into one system
- Setup and maintained monitoring and alerting systems for production environments
Audio Visual Support
August 2019 - May 2022
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
- Assisted with the installation and maintenance of audio visual systems across campus
- Troubleshot problems with classroom and conference room audio visual systems
- Assisted with design and installation of audio visual systems in new and existing spaces
- Kept equipment documentation up to date
Information Technology Intern
May 2019 - August 2019
Fidelity Bank, Wichita, KS
- Helped upgrade the bank from Windows 7 to 10
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues
- Imaged and deployed new systems
- Assisted with tickets and general IT tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications
August 2018 - May 2022
Concentration: Cybersecurity
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
I attended FHSU from August 2018 to May 2022. While on my path to obtaining my degree I took classes in Big Data, Cyber Operations, Firewalls, Networking, Programing, and Operating Systems Security. As part of my senior capstone project, I created documentation for Midwest Energy to harden the security of their Cisco devices.
Honors and Activities
Cybersecurity Club, FHSU
January 2019 - May 2022
President: January 2021 - May 2022
I joined the FHSU Cybersecurity Club in January 2019 as one of the founding members before taking over as President in January 2021. While in the club I participated in National Cyber League and other competitive capture the flag events. As president, I was in charge of coordinating our Oktoberfest fundraiser that raised over $4000 for the club in Fall of 2021. I also organized a trip to BSides in Kansas City where members were able to learn more about the Cybersecurity industry.
NCL Results:
- Fall 2021 Individual Game: 79th percentile
- Fall 2021 Team Game: 88th percentile
- Spring 2022 Individual Game: 78th percentile
- Spring 2022 Team Game: 92nd percentile
Eagle Scout
April 2017
For my Eagle Scout project I built 5 Little Free Libraries for StepStone Ministries in Wichita, KS. I also served as Senior Patrol Leader from August 2015 to August 2017.