Kathryn Wilson
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Information Technology
Purdue University - The Graduate School
2017 : 2019
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Purdue University
2016 : 2017
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
General
Des Moines Area Community College
2009 : 2011
Associate of Arts
business
Indian Hills Community College
2003 : 2005
Diploma
General Studies
Oskaloosa Senior High School, High School
1999 : 2002
-Networking Essentials
-TCP/IP
-Advanced Networking
-Programming for Network Administrators
- Community Outreach Activities
- Student Mentoring
- Faculty Advisor for Women in CyberSecurity Campus Chapter
-Co Principal Investigator for NSF Grant Growing Opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (GO STEM)
- Compliance for peer and instructor mentoring for students in STEM related fields
- Co Principal Investigator for NSF Grant Growing Rural Iowa’s Cybersecurity
Workforce Project
-Cyber Range Implementation
-Employer outreach for regional cyber range training
-Assist with designing and hosting Regional Capture the Flag Events
-Assist with recruitment of employers, high schools and colleges to participate in Regional CTF
-Train and support success coordinator for improved student outcomes
-Diversity Committee member
2021 : Present
Indian Hills Community College
Computer Science- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Instructor
Green Energy Generation Thermodynamic Micro Wind Startup
CEO Duties
• Oversee the overall management and operations of the Company
• Develop and execute strategic plans and initiatives to drive the Company’s growth and success
• Set financial goals and objectives, and monitor financial performance
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and clients
• Make major corporate decisions in consultation with the Board of Directors
• Provide leadership and guidance to the executive team and employees
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Administrative Director Duties
• Manage day-to-day administrative operations of the Company
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures
• Coordinate and support various departments in achieving their objectives
• Monitor and evaluate operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist the CEO in strategic planning and decision-making
• Foster a positive work culture and promote teamwork and collaboration
Co-Founder Duties
Strategic Leadership
Set the overall strategic direction of the company, defining the mission, vision, and key objectives.
Lead, inspire, and motivate our team towards achieving these goals.
Business Development
Drive the company's growth strategy, identifying new business opportunities, partnerships, and funding sources.
Risk and Financial Management
Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Assist decision-making, setting budgets, monitoring expenses, and overseeing investments and funding.
Product Development Oversight
Stakeholder Communication
Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, providing updates on company progress and addressing concerns or questions.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure the company's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
Company Culture and HR
Shaping the company's culture, setting values, and establishing hiring policies that align with our mission and vision.
2022 :
Hydragon Energy
Co-Founder, Interim-CEO, Administrative Director
Current Administrative Director for Recharge Finance. Responsible for creating the Recharge Foundation to manage and support the R3FI Token yield farming ecosystem.
2021 : 2022
Recharge Finance
Administrative Director
IT and Project Management Consulting
Semi-Retired but always interested in unique projects and applications.
2018 : 2021
Foxy Freelance Consulting
Owner
In my current role, I am responsible for identifying and leveraging category trends and opportunities across the current scope, as well as accessible categories for future growth.
I work in Cloud Product Development – Leading the development of new products and the associated capabilities required for market launch.
I began my work with Blinkinblox as a 10-week intern. I have continued with the company honing my datacenter skills During my original internship, I became familiar with Xen Pool management using XenCenter and XenOrchestra. I utilized FreeNAS as storage controllers. I worked with Dell EqualLogic SAN monitoring and management. I received intensive pfSense firewall management training. I have built and racked full VMware based clusters, plumbed interfaces and became proficient in switching. I have had the opportunity to assist with the design and implementation of a customer-facing self-service portal with OpenNebula. I have had the pleasure of working with multiple blockchains and other tech-based startups.
2017 : 2021
BlinkinBlox, Inc
Director of Innovation
Skills
account management, Blockchain, business development, computer hardware, computer science, computer security, continuous improvement, customer service, Cybersecurity, data entry, Federal Grants Management, firewalls, freebsd, freenas, google apps, google webmaster tools, help desk implementation, Information Technology, ipsec, it hardware support, IT Management, it operations, it service management, IT Strategy, JIRA, leadership, Management, microsoft office, mobile technology, pfSense, Project Management, Risk Management, Start-ups, strategic planning, supervision, systems analysis, systems design, Teaching, team building, technical documentation, technical support, time management, Training, virtual private network (vpn), web help, windows 10, windows server, windows system administration, wireless technologies, Coaching, Mentoring, pharmacy technicians, long term care pharmacy, microsoft excel, microsoft word, microsoft outlook, windows 7, windows 8.1, ubuntu, cryptography, Encryption, management information systems (mis), autotask, n-able
About
I am a cyber security professional teaching courses at Indian Hills Community College. I specialize in secure networking. I teach python, scripting, auditing, networking essentials, advanced networking and TCP. I am deeply passionate about computers, security, and computer science.
I'm currently serving as a board member for Hydragon Energy. In my work in this sector we are establishing a new green energy future dedicated to the development of new and more efficient energy generation technologies. Hydragon is the New Energy Future.
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