{"id":97,"date":"2026-05-04T20:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T00:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2026-05-04T20:48:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T00:48:52","slug":"skills-artifacts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/skills-artifacts\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills &amp; Artifacts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill 1: Technical Problem-Solving<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 1: CompTIA Security+ Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/CompTIA-Security-ce-certificate.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">CompTIA-Security-ce-certificate<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact demonstrates my understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including threats, vulnerabilities, risk management, access control, and security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 2: Wireshark Assignment<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/hands-on-9.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">hands-on-9<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact shows my ability to analyze network traffic, understand how data moves across systems, and apply technical concepts from my coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 3: Linux Work Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-945x1260.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3774-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact represents my hands-on experience using Linux and troubleshooting technical issues in professional environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill 2: Professional Communication<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 1: Associate Degree from Tidewater Community College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/tcc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/tcc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/tcc.jpg 750w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/tcc-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/tcc-600x360.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact represents the academic foundation that helped me strengthen my writing, research, communication, and critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 2: Cybersecurity Discussion Post<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact shows my ability to explain cybersecurity topics clearly and connect course concepts to real-world issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 3: Resume\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/Johnathan-Mack-Resume.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">Johnathan-Mack-Resume<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact demonstrates my ability to present my skills, education, and professional experience in a clear and organized way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill 3: Leadership and Responsibility<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 1: Military Service Photo in Uniform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"847\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-847x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-847x1024.jpeg 847w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-248x300.jpeg 248w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-768x928.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-1271x1536.jpeg 1271w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-1695x2048.jpeg 1695w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-600x725.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/IMG_3572-945x1142.jpeg 945w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 847px) 100vw, 847px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This artifact represents my military service, discipline, leadership, teamwork, and technical experience as a Navy Information Systems Technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 2: Navy IT Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/navy-IT.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/navy-IT-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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mission support were important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artifact 3: Current DoD \/ IT Work Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/company-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/company-logo-1024x359.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/company-logo-1024x359.png 1024w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/company-logo-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/company-logo-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/student.wp.odu.edu\/jmack018\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38402\/2026\/05\/company-logo-600x210.png 600w, 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