Resume

David Rizzo

Cybersecurity Graduate • IT & Digital Forensics

Contact

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidjrizzo1
• Portfolio: portfolio.rizzoit.com

Summary

IT and cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in technical support, system operations, and security principles. Experienced in troubleshooting, incident analysis, and maintaining reliable computing environments across Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms. Known for combining technical problem-solving with leadership, customer service, and clear communication in fast-paced environments.

Skills

IT & Systems

Technical Support, Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Windows & Linux Administration

Security

Security Operations, Vulnerability Assessment, IAM, Cryptography, Log Analysis

Tools

Wireshark, Splunk, Burp Suite, Magnet AXIOM, FTK Imager, Docker

Platforms

Windows, Linux (Kali, Ubuntu, Red Hat), macOS, AWS, Azure

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Wilmington University — New Castle, DE
Concentration: Digital Forensics

Certificate in Cybersecurity & FinTech

Wilmington University

Cybersecurity Certificate (24-Week Program)

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Experience

Customer Service & Team Leadership

Lowe's — Concord, NC | 2020–2025

• Supported daily operations in high-volume environments while resolving customer and operational issues
• Led, coached, and supported teams of up to 30 associates
• Recognized for reliability, leadership, and customer satisfaction under pressure

Videographer / Media Support

Mecklenburg Community Church — Charlotte, NC | 2019–2020

• Produced and edited weekly video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Managed deadlines, collaborated with teams, and supported live-service operations

Selected Technical Projects

Digital Forensics Investigation

Evidence acquisition, artifact analysis, and formal reporting

Red Team / Blue Team Lab

Simulated attacks and defensive monitoring using Kali & ELK

Azure ELK Stack

Centralized logging, dashboards, and incident response