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Socrates Gerokostas

01. About me

I am an Information Technology Consultant with over ten years of experience providing IT support to agencies and clients. I specialize in securing digital environments and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data.

02. Interests and Hobbies

From a young age I was fascinated by science and aspired to become a pediatrician. I enjoy studying psychology, philosophy, legal studies, and history. I played sports like basketball, soccer, and chess growing up. I also enjoy anime, video games, and metal music.

03. Cybersecurity Expertise

With over ten years of experience, I have developed specialized expertise in various cybersecurity frameworks. I also leverage skills in cryptography, ethical hacking tools like Kali Linux and Wireshark, programming languages, Linux administration, and more. My academic background has provided me with additional skills in areas like statistics, research methods, and programming.

Experience

Utica University
Sr. Research Assistant
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

SIPPA Solutions
Cyber Security Engineer (Internship)
May 2023 - Jun 2023

Self-employed
IT Consultant
Feb 2014 - May 2023

Freelance
PC Build Technician
Feb 2009 - May 2023

Self-employed
Personal Computer Repair Technician
Feb 2008 - May 2023

REALTY EXECUTIVES TODAY
Forensic Investigator (Contract)
Apr 2014 - May 2014

REALTY EXECUTIVES TODAY
Information Technician (Part-time)
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014

Beneath The Olive Tree
Information Technology Technician (Contract)
Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

Greek Cultural Ctr
Information Technician (Part-time)
Sep 2011 - Nov 2011

Greek Cultural Ctr
Information Technician (Part-time)
Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

Valco Building & Maintenance Supplies
Website Administrator (Internship)
May 2010 - Jul 2010

Education

Utica University
B.S. Cybersecurity/B.A. Psychology/Minor Philosophy
Jan 2020 - May 2024

The City College of New York
Bachelors of Arts - BA, Psychology
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Sep 2010 - Sep 2019

New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Sep 2010 - Sep 2014

New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
Sep 2010 - Sep 2019

New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011

Saint Demetrios Astoria School
High School Diploma
May 2010