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Cris Mecea.
I secure networks.
Computer Science student specializing in network security and cybersecurity. Pursuing CCST Cybersecurity certification. Focused on building the skills to protect the networks that everything runs on.
About Me
Hey, I'm Cris. I'm a Computer Science student with a growing focus on network security and cybersecurity. What started as curiosity about how networks actually work has turned into a pursuit I take seriously — currently working toward my CCST Cybersecurity certification.
I've gained hands-on IT experience through the ITS Department at Waynesburg University, supporting faculty, staff, and students with their technical needs. I'm still early in my security journey, but I'm building real skills with tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and Metasploit, and sharpening my understanding of networking fundamentals from the ground up.
When I step away from the terminal, you'll find me outdoors. I'm an outdoorsy person at heart — whether that's hiking, working the land, or just getting away from screens entirely. That balance keeps me focused when I'm back at the keyboard.
Experience
- ▸Provide tier 1 help desk support for faculty, staff, and students across the university campus.
- ▸Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues for end users in a timely manner.
- ▸Escalate complex issues to senior technicians while maintaining clear communication with affected users.
- ▸Log and track support tickets, contributing to a knowledge base of common resolutions.
- ▸Managed all aspects of a self-run landscaping operation, including client scheduling, quoting, and on-site work.
- ▸Performed tree and shrub trimming, maintaining the health and appearance of residential and commercial properties.
- ▸Collected, split, and stacked firewood; operated tractors and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
- ▸Built a reputation for reliability and quality work through word-of-mouth client referrals.
Featured Projects
Designed a complete theoretical IT infrastructure for a small office environment. Specified computer builds tailored to departmental roles, selected and mapped printers, displays, and wireless access points, and planned the full software stack — OS, productivity suite, security tools, and drivers — for each machine.
More projects in progress — check back soon.
Technical Arsenal
SECURITY TOOLS
NETWORKING
LANGUAGES
TOOLS & PLATFORMS
CERTIFICATIONS
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Whether you want to talk networking, have an opportunity, or just want to connect — feel free to reach out. I'll get back to you.
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