Randall Dowling

Senior Cyberspace Capability Developer | Computer Network Operations (CNO) Development

Augusta, GA, 30905

PROFILE

Cyber Operations Sergeant (17C) with over 5 years of Cyberspace Capability Development experience, including providing resources, guidance, training, and motivation and helping other leaders improve performance. Works mainly with C and Python to create Computer Network Operations (CNO) capabilities that fulfill customer requirements. A strong understanding of systems-level programming and Unix-like systems. A lifelong learner with a passion for developing tools and applications.

EXPERIENCE

Cyber Operations Specialist / Senior Cyberspace Capability Developer

U.S. Army | SSG/E-6

May 2019 - Present

  • Maintains a Top Secret clearance
  • Achieved Senior Cyberspace Capability Developer Qualification, in Unix Persistence, ahead of peers through experience and knowledge of cyberspace capabilities, objectives, and operation
  • Honed leadership and feedback skills through experience with mentoring peers to enforce best practices and industry standards, acting as a panel member on multiple Battalion mock promotion boards, Crew/Section/Site NCOIC, Crew Lead, Army’s Advanced Leader Course, etc.
  • Familiarized with work using the Agile Scrum Methodology through the use of sprint cycles to enhance the developmental life cycles
  • Further honing attention to detail to ensure customer needs are met while maintaining readability for future developers
  • Developed and led both technical and non-technical trainings to improve team performance and knowledge

EDUCATION

Computer Information Technology | Bachelors of Science | DI3 Program

Southern New Hampshire University

August 2016 - May 2019

Bachelor of Science Degree in Three program designed to leverage new technologies through adaptive problem-solving, best practices, technical knowledge, and professional communication skills through practical learning experiences within a team setting.

  • GPA 3.86
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • Achieved high marks in several programming courses

KEY SKILLS

Proficient C and Python (CNO development and systems level programming), Git, Gitlab
Familiar Assembly, Dynamic and Static Analysis (including IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, GDB), WinAPI, CI/CD, SQL, Virtualization, C++, C#, HTML, CSS
  • Written and oral communication skills
  • Meaningful feedback
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Resilience in a stressful environment
  • Lifelong learner
  • Self-motivated/driven

CERTIFICATIONS

June 2024 Senior Cyberspace Capability Developer Qualification - Unix Persistence
November 2023 Advanced Leaders Course - Commandant's List
November 2022 Basic Leaders Course - Commandant's List
October 2022 Basic Cyberspace Capability Developer Qualification
February 2022 Tool Developer Qualification Course
September 2020 230-12C10 (CP) Phase 2 - Honor Graduate
March 2020 Joint Cyber Analysis Course - Honors