About Me

Enrty level IT professional actively developing industry expertise through hands-on experience, online training, and engaging projects. Committed to contributing to team success in achieving company goals.

Contact Details

Andrew Farmer
(337)-451-9670
andrewfarmer13@gmail.com

Education

University of Central Arkansas

B.S. in Cybersecurity • May 2024

Relevant Coursework: Networking, Information Security, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Number Theory and Cryptography, Network Security, Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming with Java, Digital Forensics, Database Systems, Cybersecurity Governance and Policy

Work

Nehemiah Teams

Missionary• August 2024 - July 2025

  • Led the design and execution of a strategic outreach event model that achieved 6x participant growth in under a month and was replicated into three parallel programs.
  • Directed a primary team and simultaneously supervised the onboarding and skill development of three cross-functional teams.
  • Achieved conversational fluency in Indonesian within weeks, highlighting the capacity to learn and apply new concepts with speed and efficiency.

Simmons Bank

Information Security Intern• May 2023 - August 2023

  • Investigated security incidents and promptly implemented necessary remediation actions, minimizing potential risks and damages.
  • Utilized threat intelligence platforms to stay informed about growing threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams and clients to provide effective security solutions and recommendations, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and proactive risk management.

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

Verify Here • April 2007

Verifies my knowledge of how to identify and address potential threats, attacks and vulnerabilities and they have established techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management and intrusion detection.

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Verify Here • March 2003

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification showcases my foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, and basic cloud computing principles. I am proficient in navigating the Azure portal, understanding security measures, pricing models, and identifying key Azure services in different domains.