Adrian Dobrin
Information Technology Professional Transitioning to Cybersecurity
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About
Information technology professional transitioning to cybersecurity, holding a university certificate in applied cybersecurity. Solid hands-on experience in technical support, diagnostics, computer system maintenance, and incident resolution. Currently preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification, with a strong interest in incident detection, threat analysis, and the use of XDR/SIEM solutions.
Motivated to contribute to a Security Operations Center (SOC) by bringing rigor, analytical thinking, and operational discipline.
Experience
Customer Engineer - NCR Atleos Corporation - Grand Montréal
(2013-02)
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of computer systems and specialized equipment at various client sites.
- Bilingual technical support, user training, and remote assistance.
- Mentoring and technical support for team members.
IT Technician (IBM – national projects) - TES – The Employment Solution - Ottawa, ON
(2012-03 - 2015-09)
- Participation in hardware and software conversion projects for Loblaws/Provigo/Maxi/McDonald's.
- Communication with the command center, report writing, and documentation.
- Testing, validation, and full troubleshooting of systems prior to return to service.
Service Technician - Maison André Viger - Montréal, QC
(2011-10 - 2011-11)
- Repair, adjustment, and maintenance of mobility equipment (wheelchairs, scooters).
Assistant Manager – Energy Sector - Enel Romania - Constanța, Roumanie
(2001-02 - 2011-08)
- Administrative management (Oracle/SAP) for high-voltage equipment maintenance planning.
- Support to the territory manager: scheduling, reports, billing, and annual asset audits.
- Management of hazardous materials and returns for recycling.
IT Technician – Technical Support - Autonome
(2004-02 - 2011-07)
- Hardware/software diagnostics, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Network setup and user assistance.
Education
Certificate - Applied Cybersecurity - Université McGill (2022-08 - 2023-06)