About

Anything published here is original and written or co-written by Joseph Piontkowski.

Joseph is a recent veteran seeking work as a network technician, IT support professional, or infosec expert. He is currently in school to sharpen skills in these fields for tech and network troubleshooting and network security.

Some special skills include a refined writing background for documenting cases and procedures and experience with foreign languages such as Arabic and Chinese. Joseph has tinkered with and repaired computers and electrical components as a hobby since the 1990’s.

My main limitation for creative work has been $$. If you’d like to donate, please let me know. Also, if you are an artist or producer and want to collaborate I would also be interested in that.

As an experiment I am also just putting a text resume here to see if that affects searches. It doesn’t copy paste well and is also downloadable.

Joseph

Piontkowski

910-228-0306  ·  joep.emails@gmail.com  ·   NC  ·  www.mirageinsight.com

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant, excelling in leadership and tactical operations. He is skilled in risk assessment and vulnerability analysis and complemented by strong content writing abilities. Adept at managing high-pressure situations and fostering team collaboration to achieve strategic objectives.

Skills

Linux Bash and Windows PowerShellNetwork design and topologyTechnical documentationRisk assessment and vulnerability analysisContent writing and SEO strategies

Hardware troubleshooting and repairHTML and CSS developmentNIST cybersecurity frameworkPenetration testing

Experience

Staff Sergeant

US ARMY | Nov 2014-Mar 2023

• Achieved Staff Sergeant after completing advanced leadership and skill schools during 8.5 year career
• Participated in two deployments and Quick Reaction Force (QRF) roles, enhancing operational effectiveness
• 2.5 years of airborne infantry experience, emphasizing team-building and tactical operations
• Conducted effective radio communications and first aid procedures during high-pressure situations.
• Qualified in psychological operations, including foreign language training and specialized coursework.
• Managed an armory while serving over three years as a psychological operations specialist.
• Participated in joint inter-branch training, improving overall readiness as well as training with foreign sister forces
• Completed advanced research and analysis courses to support strategic decision-making.

House Painter

Self | Jan 2020-Nov 2022

• Repair, patch drywall and finish interiors

Writer/Editor

Freelance | Aug 2016-Jan 2021

• Wrote screenplays and treated/edited scripts for independent filmmakers such as Rocket Rider Films
• Wrote and produced comic books
• Copyediting, SEO writing and technical writing

Electronic Repair

Self | Jan 2012-Jan 2020

• Troubleshoot and fix circuit boards and components for computers and phones
• Clean, resolder, and/or replace components

Proofreader

S&P Capital IQ | Sep 2011-Sep 2017

• Proofread earnings calls, conferences and press releases for publication
• Met quick turnaround times and high-quality proofreading standards for many years
• Utilized company platforms, Word, Excel, and various transcription platforms

Data collection

Kango/Uptake | Jan 2008-Jan 2010

• Researched and created guides for online travel startup
• Tested company platforms like search and data aggregation

Education

Masters: information Assurance and Cybersecurity

Western Governor’s University | Jul 2025

B.A.: English

San Francisco State University

Certifications

• CompTIA Certifications
  • SecurityX (Formerly CASP+)
  • Pentest+ (Penetration Test)
  • CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
  • A+
  • Network+
  • Security+
• Technical Writing Certificate from Oregon State University 2024
  • Essentials of process documentation, user documentation, and user experience
• Google Certifications
  • IT Support Professional Certificate
  • Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification, tefl.org
  • 120 hour+ level 4 course, Large class, phone/VoIP, business and academic lesson planning

Other Work Skills

• Heavy Equipment Operator 2024
  • Backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, and loader, Passed safety and proficiency training and testing
• Electronic Repair 2012-2020
  • Troubleshoot and fix circuit boards and components for computers and phones
  • Clean, resolder, and/or replace components
• House Painter 2020-2023
  • Clean, patch drywall and paint interiors