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Cole Hunter Detrick

Technology enthusiast

A passionate professional with expertise in IT, SDLC and Network Operations. Focused on delivering high-quality solutions and continuously improving skills in emerging technologies.

Resume

Experience

NOC Analyst
Sirius XM
June 2025 - Present
  • Monitor and investigate issues in our infrastructure using AWS CloudWatch
  • Respond to incidents or use critical thinking to escalate to the appropriate team.
  • Monitor ELK stack and query logs during triage scenarios.
  • Communicate with internal teams and external service providers to coordinate incident resolution.
  • Utilize Python and shell scripting (BASH, PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Development team to ensure they have the tools and information to operate successfully.
NOC Technician
DataBank
Sept 2023 - June 2025
  • Monitor network infrastructure using various network monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance and availability.
  • Respond to network problems reported by users or detected through monitoring tools and resolve or escalate as needed.
  • Respond to and manage incidents according to established procedures.
  • Communicate with internal teams and external service providers to coordinate incident resolution.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
  • Collaborate with the Development and Security team to increase workflow integration and reduce friction.

Education

Bachelor's of Science: Computer Science
Western Governor's University
Graduated 2025

Skills

Python Java Computer Networking Information Security Test and QA automation (JMeter/PyTest) Windows/Linux AWS Problem Solving Communication

Certifications

Security+
CompTIA
Verification: B1DD30RR1BB1Q79R
November 2023
Network+
CompTIA
Verification: T2RSEXQ6NJR1Q6CN
February 2024
ITIL v4: Foundations
ITIL
Verification: GR671741098CD
February 2025
LPI: Linux Essentials
Linux Professional Institute
Verification: 4a5mv2hg96
November 2024

Projects

Machine Learning Powered SMS Spam Detection App

Python Windows Linux

This project leverages machine learning to accurately and efficiently detect spam and phishing attempts. The project uses Naive Bayes + TF-IDF vectorization to accurately classify messages as spam or legitimate with a >95% accuracy. I created this project in Python on Ubuntu Linux 22.04, the project is also compatible with both Windows and MacOS and there are guides on how to run my program or train the model on your own data using the Streamlit dashboard I have created.

Homelab

VMware Linux Elastic

I consistently maintain a comprehensive technical blog documenting hands-on projects, including a sophisticated home lab environment where I implement, test, and integrate emerging technologies. Designed and deployed custom monitoring solutions using industry tools to optimize system performance. Continuously expand technical capabilities by experimenting with new platforms and creating innovative integration solutions between disparate systems.

HackTheBox

Cybersecurity IT Splunk

Maintained a 30+ week streak on hack the box primarily focusing on blue team security labs and general IT labs. Completed defensive security labs that allowed me to get hands-on experience with Splunk, Elastic, Zeek, Suricata and more. Completed General IT labs and training with Windows, Powershell, Linux, MacOS, BASH, Python and more.

Contact Me

Cell: (+1)214-797-0616

E-mail: ColeDetrick@gmail.com