Skills & Artifacts
This page highlights three marketable skills I developed through my academic, military, and professional experiences: technical problem-solving, professional communication, and leadership and responsibility. Each skill is supported by three artifacts that demonstrate my learning, growth, and career readiness in cybersecurity and information technology.
Skill 1: Technical Problem-Solving
Artifact 1: CompTIA Security+ Certification
CompTIA-Security-ce-certificateThis artifact demonstrates my understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, access control, and security operations.
Artifact 2: Wireshark Assignment
hands-on-9This artifact shows my ability to analyze network traffic, understand how data moves across systems, and apply technical concepts from my coursework.
Artifact 3: Linux Work Experience

This artifact represents my hands-on experience using Linux and troubleshooting technical issues in professional environments.
Skill 2: Professional Communication
Artifact 1: Associate Degree from Tidewater Community College

This artifact represents the academic foundation that helped me strengthen my writing, research, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Artifact 2: Cybersecurity Discussion Post
This artifact shows my ability to explain cybersecurity topics clearly and connect course concepts to real-world issues.
Artifact 3: ResumeĀ
Johnathan-Mack-ResumeThis artifact demonstrates my ability to present my skills, education, and professional experience in a clear and organized way.
Skill 3: Leadership and Responsibility
Artifact 1: Military Service Photo in Uniform

This artifact represents my military service, discipline, leadership, teamwork, and technical experience as a Navy Information Systems Technician.
Artifact 2: Navy IT Experience

This artifact shows my experience working in technical environments where accountability, communication, and mission support were important.
Artifact 3: Current DoD / IT Work Experience

This artifact represents my current professional experience supporting technical systems, working with users, and applying problem-solving skills in a Department of Defense environment.