BSides St. Pete 2024 Career Track
Join the Career Track sessions for tremendous insight on interviewing, how to build a professional brand, and advice on how build up your cybersecurity career.
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Bring a copy of your resume and get direct feedback from active recruiters and industry experts
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Career Track presentations and activities begin at 10:00 am
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There will be food trucks available for lunch
Location: Career Track
Presentations Schedule:
10:00 - 10:30 am
Study Techniques for Certs
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Join us for an insightful presentation designed to help you ace your certification exams! With more than 20 years of experience, Suzanne and Kasandra will share the tips that have helped thousands of IT professionals become certified. Learn practical study strategies, time management techniques, and tips for staying focused and motivated. Whether you're preparing for IT certifications, from CompTIA, EC Council, ISC2 or any other vendor, this session will equip you with the knowledge you need to succeed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your confidence and performance!
10:30 - 11:00 am
Leveraging Soft Skills for Cybersecurity Success
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The 30-minute conversational presentation, "Leveraging Soft Skills for Cybersecurity Success," explores how soft skills enhance career success in cybersecurity. We'll begin by defining key soft skills such as self-awareness, communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Next, we'll discuss their importance and practical application in cybersecurity roles. The session will conclude with an open floor Q&A to address questions and foster further discussion.
11:00 - 11:45 am
If They Don’t Know You They Can’t Help You
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Networking is all about just saying hi! In most cases, that person wants to talk too. Saying hi, can move into what you do for work? How did you get into that? And finally, hey let's stay in touch and send me a connect on LinkedIn so we can find a day to do lunch.
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What does networking mean?
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Why is it important?
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How do you do it?
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How do you follow up?
12:00 - 12:45 pm
LinkedIn Reviews
Description: Bring your LinkedIn profile on your computer or phone and receive an in-depth analysis and review! LinkedIn Powerusers will provide personalized feedback to optimize your LinkedIn presence. Discover how to leverage LinkedIn for effective job searching and career success. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your profile and unlock new professional opportunities!
Engage with the following Reviewers, and more:
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Navigating a Career in Cyber Panel Discussion
Join us for an insightful panelist discussion on navigating a successful career in cybersecurity. Our esteemed panel of industry experts will share their personal journeys, discuss key skills and certifications, and provide valuable advice on breaking into and advancing in the field. Whether you're a student, a professional considering a career change, or someone looking to deepen their expertise, this discussion will offer actionable insights and inspiration. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and ask your burning questions about the dynamic world of cybersecurity!
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2:00 - 3:30 pm
Resume Reviews
Elevate your job search with our comprehensive Resume Review Session! Bring your resume and receive personalized feedback from our experienced professionals. During this session, we'll focus on highlighting your strengths, optimizing your layout, and ensuring your resume effectively showcases your skills and achievements. Whether you're entering the job market for the first time or looking to make a career change, our expert advice will help you stand out to potential employers. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your resume and boost your career prospects!
Meet your Career Track Experts:
Suzanne Ricci
Since 2000, Suzanne has helped thousands of individuals grow their careers through customized success and career training plans. Her passion for helping others achieve their desired results is seen in everything she does. She is an accomplished training strategist, entrepreneur, success coach, and best-selling career success book author.
Kasandra Perez
Kasandra Perez is a highly experienced IT & Business Training Strategist with an extensive background in IT Recruitment and Career Coaching. With a unique perspective, having worked in both talent acquisition as well as helping build the talent pipeline through innovative career and skills training, she understands the struggles of the modern job search. Having worked with clients at all levels of their careers, Kasandra specializes in strategic career enhancement for continuous professional growth.
Daneen Attard
DeNeen K. Attard is the Founder of Attard Leadership Academy, a premier leadership training and development firm. She uses her extensive background in higher education to deliver training programs, workshops, and micro, bite-sized leadership lessons designed for on-the-go individuals, making leadership development accessible and practical.
Her expertise spans soft skills, emotional intelligence, leadership confidence, team building, and influence. DeNeen is an accomplished author, having written five leadership-focused books, including the most celebrated, "Women Who Lead: Navigating a Path of Influence and Success," which empowers new and emerging female leaders.
DeNeen's contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades and recognition. Her privilege of interviewing the first African American appointed as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Malta, Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, showcases her ability to engage with high-profile leaders, further reinforcing her credibility and the value of her insights. DeNeen enjoys hosting her podcast, Learn Lead Go, and indulging in her passions for cooking, traveling, and chocolate.
DeNeen is also a certified mindset for success coach with a Master's degree in Management and multiple graduate-level certifications in entrepreneurship, business communication, and leadership.
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Peter Bagley
Peter is a Retired Army Information System Analyst after 21 years of service, Founder/CIO of B & B Cyber Solutions LLC, and has worked with several Defense Contractors as a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) providing support for enterprise security and vulnerability management using NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-53, Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for NIST SP 800-171. He has over 36 years of IT experience and over 30 years of teaching at many levels. Currently, he is a Cybersecurity Professor for St Petersburg College and a Cyber Training Consultant for several training institutions in the Tampa Bay area. He holds a M.S. in Information System Technology from the University of Maryland, and holds several industry certifications CISSP, CMMC-RP, ISO-27001, CEH, and CHFI, to name a few.
Ivan Marchany
Ivan Marchany is a Security Engineer for Raymond James. Ivan has over five years of experience in the cybersecurity field, working in a Security Operations Center where he responds to security incidents, mitigates vulnerabilities, and develops security orchestration, automation, and response strategies. He holds multiple security certifications and keeps his skills up to date by regularly participating in training. Ivan is passionate about mentorship, public speaking, and tutoring information security professionals who wish to advance their careers.
Kadian Douglas
Kadian Douglas is a results-driven professional with a proven track record of delivering high quality results in driving governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives across diverse industries. With a solid foundation in accounting, and information security frameworks, I have successfully served clients in accounting and tax services, and implemented and managed comprehensive cybersecurity programs to safeguard critical assets and mitigate risks
I am passionate about staying updated with the latest accounting, cybersecurity and GRC trends. I thrive in dynamic environments and excel at building strong relationships with stakeholders to drive accounting, tax and cybersecurity awareness and foster a culture of compliance and security within organizations.
Let's connect and explore opportunities to review your financials and taxes, and strengthen your cybersecurity posture and ensure regulatory compliance. Feel free to reach out via direct message.