Tony F.

Tony F. has a diverse work experience, with a background in various fields. Tony started their career as a Quality Assurance Manager at DePuy Synthes in 2015 and held the position until 2016. From 2017 to 2018, they worked as an Emergency Medical Technician at American Medical Response. In 2018, they joined St Francis Medical Center as a Critical Care Technician, a role they held until 2019. Tony then transitioned into the aerospace and defense industry, where they worked as a Weapons Load Crew Chief for the United States Air Force from 2007 to 2013. Tony then became an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (EOD NCOIC) Plans and Intel from 2013 to 2019. In 2019, Tony joined the Colorado Springs Fire Department as a Firefighter, serving until 2021. Most recently, they worked as a Penetration Tester Intern at TCM Security from November 2022 to February 2023. Tony then advanced their career in cybersecurity by working as a Security Researcher at both HackerOne and Bugcrowd starting in September 2022. Currently, Tony is employed as a Penetration Tester at Dark Wolf Solutions, a position they started in February 2023.

Tony F. has a diverse education history. Tony began their educational journey at the Community College of the Air Force from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained an Associate of Science degree in Aircraft Armament Systems Technology.

More recently, in 2022, Tony enrolled in two institutions. First, they attended Colorado Technical University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Simultaneously, they also joined the SANS Technology Institute, where they worked towards an Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity. Both of these programs are expected to be completed in 2023.

In addition to their formal education, Tony has acquired several certifications. Tony obtained the GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) from GIAC Certifications in April 2023. Prior to that, in February 2023, Tony received the Professional Penetration Tester certification from Dark Wolf Solutions. Tony also holds the GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) certification from GIAC Certifications, which they obtained in January 2023. Furthermore, in May 2022, Tony obtained the FAA License Part 107 from the Federal Aviation Administration.

It's worth noting that Tony has an additional certification in Explosive Ordnance Disposal from the United States Air Force, but specific details regarding the date of acquisition are unavailable.