Darrion Walls

Security-focused professional holding CompTIA Security+, SC-900, and Google Cybersecurity certifications, with hands-on experience implementing foundational cloud security controls, automated pipeline guardrails, and access management. Skilled in leveraging Terraform to provision secure AWS environments and enforcing the principle of least privilege using SSH key-based authentication and granular access tokens. Combines a disciplined operational background with practical technical expertise to monitor, defend, and harden cloud infrastructure against emerging threats.

Forklift Operator/ Receiver - Gordon Food Service Coppell - Coppell, TX

(2018-04)

• Inspect incoming food shipments, verifying temperatures, and dates to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate customer pickups, resulting in accurate order fulfillment and minimizing customer wait times.
• Operate forklifts safely under OSHA standards by efficiently storing inbound inventory in freezer reserves.

Pallet Runner - Sysco - Lewisville, TX

(2016-06 - 2018-04)

• Loaded, secured, and palletized merchandise to ensure safe transport and minimize damage.
• Moved inventory efficiently to staging and delivery areas while supporting on-time order fulfillment.

Supervisor - UPS - Mesquite, TX

(2013-11 - 2016-07)

• Trained staff on company standards, safety protocols, and OSHA regulations, improving compliance.
• Supervised daily logistics, scheduling, and timekeeping to sustain productivity and operational efficiency.
• Conducted operational audits ensuring policy compliance, regulatory adherence, and continuous improvement.
• Directed high-volume outbound shipping team, ensuring on-time and precise trailer loading in distribution operations.

Package Handler - UPS - Mesquite, TX

(2011-06 - 2013-10)

• Loaded delivery vehicles efficiently to optimize space utilization and streamline distribution operations.
• Maintain strict handling standards to safeguard products, minimize damage, and uphold shipment security.
• Sorted and categorized high-volume shipments by destination, ensuring accurate routing and on-time dispatch.

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering - ITT Technical Institute (2011 - 2013) Arlington, TX

High School Diploma - Lakeview Centennial High School (2011)