Jack Blackwood

Cybersecurity & IT Enthusiast, Advanced Computer Science Student

Current Study:

Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours)
International Cybersecurity (Major)
Environmental Policy and Planning (Minor)
Cisco CCNA
Career Objective:

Exploring the complex IT world in Government and Commercial Sectors
Experience:

Technical Support, Networking Specialist
EMAIL:
[email protected]
LOCATION:
Perth, Western Australia
Summary

I am a Honours Year University Student who has a passion for IT and technology. I have great interest in particular for the IT software industry and its respective issues surrounding security on both a Government and Commercial policy level.


Currently I am undertaking a Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science [Honours] International Cyber Security at the University of Western Australia - as my primary qualification, having commenced study in 2022. This degree is an advanced computer science major that enables a global perspective of the cyber-security industry. Drawing on elements of international relations, ethics, and law. Studying contemporary international politics, cybersecurity and computer-science creates a unique, but valuable blend of challenges, development and expertise.

Work Experience

At the moment I am working as a Technical Co-Op @ Cisco Meraki, with my role as a Network Support Engineer, offering full-stack vendor support for Meraki Network Deployment and Infrastructure. I also work as a L2-Technical Support Team member at Pentanet, a Perth based WISP. I handle Client Facing support for Residential and Business Fixed Line Services, Ubiquiti & Cambium Wireless Radio Eco-Systems, Terragraph Networks and Enterprise Fibre. I hold a Volunteer position at Elucidate, as Head of Technology, previously held several retail positions, acted as a Volunteer staff member for the National Youth Science Forum and pursued hobby enterprise.


Network Support Engineer - Technical Co-Op - Cisco Meraki

Oct 2024 - Present | New South Wales

L2 Support - Technical Support Team - Pentanet (ASX:5GG)

Nov 2023 - Present | Hybrid

L1 Support - Technical Support Team - Pentanet (ASX:5GG)

Aug 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 yr 5 mos) | Hybrid

Head of Technology - Elucidate Education

Apr 2024 | Hybrid

Software & Media Advisor - JB Hi-Fi

2021 - Feb 2022 | Malaga, Western Australia, Australia

Qnetica ยท Sole-Trader

Jan 2019 - Present | Western Australia