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