Cory Withers

Angestellt, Security and Compliance Manager, Pirate Ship Software GmbH

Skills

Projektmanagement
Beratung
Softwareentwicklung
Research and Development
Python
Linux
Technology
JavaScript
German
Information technology
Database
Computer Science
MS Office
English Language
Cloud Computing
Agile Development
HTML5
css3
C
PHP
Ruby
XML
XPath
XSLT
C#
SQL
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MariaDB
MongoDB
couch
Apache CouchDB
T-SQL
Bash
YAML
Perl
Lua
X86 assembly language
Arduino
swift
TypeScript
AppleScript
PowerShell
Teamfähigkeit
Kommunikationsfähigkeit
Zuverlässigkeit
attention to detail
Empathy
Cisco Networking
Windows
BSD
iOS
asyncos
nx-os
cisco asa
Kubernetes
Docker
Ansible
VMware ESXi
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
IT Security
Scrum
Angular
React
Information Security
Network Security
Windows Server
Node.js
CMS
Git
REST
jQuery
Data security
Security Systems
Web applications
Network Administration
.NET Framework
Web Security
Penetration Testing
Website Development
Go (programming language)
Hardware
Networking
Hacking
Security
Shell Scripting
UNIX
Assembler (Intel x86/Pentium)
Linux Firewalls
GDB
Password Cracking
Wireless Hacking
Sed/Awk
HTML
CouchDB
Netcat
Nmap
Sysinternals
Sysmon
VBScript
Java
IDA Pro
SNORT
Wireshark
Tshark
Active Directory
LDAP
Group Policy Object
Attack Proxies
BSD Firewalls
Openwall
PFSense
Ettercap
Google Dorking
Digital Forensics
Scapy
Kali Linux
Parrot OS
BlackArch
Metasploit
API
Cybersecurity Consulting
iOS Development
Android
Android Development
MacOS
Mimikatz
Ollydbg
OpenVAS
The Sleuth Kit
Autopsy
Velociraptor
Splunk
Xen
Raspberry Pi
Vagrant
MSFVenom
Empire
Cisco ASA
Cisco Firepower
Cisco AsyncOS
Cisco CSR
Cisco CSP
Cisco NX-OS
Cisco IOS
GNS3
Powershell
Radare2
Cisco Hardware
Ghidra
ARM Assembly
Kotlin
Rust (programming language)
CSS
UI
VMWare ESXi
C++
Tenable Nessus
AWS
Ruby on Rails
ChromeOS
Defensics
CUDA
Jenkins
Helm (Kubernetes)
NETCONF

Timeline

Professional experience for Cory Withers

  • Current 1 year and 4 months, since Apr 2024

    Security and Compliance Manager

    Pirate Ship Software GmbH
  • 1 year and 1 month, Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

    CyberSecurity Consultant / Security Analyst / Security Architect

    TU-Ilmenau

    Shifted to a new role focused almost exclusively on Cybersecurity. After I had pushed for the creation of a Security Operations Center, I was given the go-ahead to start building the foundations that would facilitate that, as well as advising on the purchase of core equipment/software for that purpose (SIEM/SOAR, EDR/XDR, NGFW, IDS/IPS, etc)

  • 6 months, Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

    Network Engineer / CyberSecurity Consultant / Penetration Tester

    TU-Ilmenau

    Originally hired as a Network Engineer, but focused primarily on Cybersecurity devices within that sphere, eventually shifted towards more of a Cybersecurity focused role with a lot of pushing for the creation of a Security Operations Center.

  • 3 years and 9 months, Nov 2016 - Jul 2020

    Senior Software Engineer / Penetration Tester / Security Architect

    Cisco Systems, Inc.

    Originally hired as a web developer, but after completing my first project; joined a small team tasked with building a framework to automate the deployment and testing of NFV (Network Function Virtualization) and SDN (Software Defined Networking) solutions. I then moved to an entirely Cybersecurity focused role – alternating between penetration testing and security architecture and cybersecurity consulting duties.

  • 8 years and 4 months, Apr 2012 - Jul 2020

    Software Engineer / Owner

    Teknomancy

    I created my own company specializing in web development, CMS and CRM deployment, computer repair and upgrading, computer security, data recovery, linux installation, and technology consulting.

  • 6 months, Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

    Senior Web Developer

    Defy Media

    I was hired to work with a highly skilled development team to shift an aging CMS system to new technology as well as migrate acquired properties to our CMS system and maintain the legacy CMS in the meantime. Worked on very large sites like EveryJoe, GameTrailers, The Escapist; and worked on prototypes for Addicting Games using node.

  • 1 year and 8 months, Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

    Lead Software Engineer

    Forum Communications Company (FCC) Interactive

    I led the charge to bring a print culture to the modern era. Helped introduce and implement numerous technologies; including Drupal, Git, Titanium, Solr, etc. I Acted as the R&D arm of the department, led the team in a massive Drupal project.

  • 1 year and 8 months, Feb 2009 - Sep 2010

    Software Engineer

    Onsharp

    I worked as a developer (primarily .NET and PHP), server administrator (mostly Linux and Windows Server 2k3), security consultant, cloud administrator, and technology research specialist.

  • 3 years and 10 months, Aug 2002 - May 2006

    CEO / President

    The Phoenix Venture

    Created a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation for the purpose of creating a 24/7 recreational center focused on youth. Handled all administrative and business aspects, also developed the web site.

  • 1 year and 5 months, Apr 2003 - Aug 2004

    Member Board of Directors

    Oblivion, Inc

    Elected to the Board of Directors by the members of the organization. I worked in both administrative and technical capacities. Acted as tech consultant for the board and partnered with another board member to handle day to day IT tasks and projects.

  • 6 years and 8 months, Jun 1997 - Jan 2004

    Web Developer / Journalist

    Voice of the Underground

    I created a multinational organization focused on getting people (especially youth) educated about and involved in politics. I handled all IT and development tasks. I wrote 60-70% of the articles on our news site. I created all graphics for the website and handled design, layout, graphics, and printing of the physical copy of our newsletter. Largely an attempt to carry on the legacy of the old BBS systems I grew up on.

  • 1 year and 8 months, Apr 2002 - Nov 2003

    Webmaster / Board of Directors

    NYRA

    I maintained and developed code for the NYRA website. I ported a large amount of legacy code to modern formats. I was later elected by the members of the organization to the Board of Directors where I served for a term (but declined eligibility for re-election as I had other duties). Board duties included management, grant writing, guiding decisions, helping individual state chapters organize, etc.

Educational background for Cory Withers

  • 2 months, Jun 1998 - Jul 1998

    Computer Science/Criminal Justice

    Minot State University

Languages

  • English

    First language

  • German

    Intermediate

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