John Paul Franke
Cybersecurity Instructor/Professional
Praha 4,Hlavni Mesto Praha
Summary
I am a versatile Cybersecurity professional and instructor who excels in adapting and reinventing my skillset to meet evolving needs. My diverse backgrounds in acting, public speaking, teaching, cybersecurity, and technology combine to form a unique skillset that is ideal for teaching, presenting, or marketing highly technical subjects. I demonstrate my versatility and interests through my work, showcasing both technical expertise and strong business acumen. Years of experience in IT course facilitation and consulting have honed my logical, analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills. I take pride in delivering exceptional work and prioritize effective communication. Recognizing the value of skills and knowledge transfer, I cultivate close relationships with colleagues to foster success within the organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Instructor
Soteria Int.
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Hand-picked for relocation, due to exemplary presentation and technical skills, to oversee private cybersecurity education for special, high-level students from Government sector in GCC countries.
- Facilitated the successful completion of the program, resulting in the graduation of 99% of 160 students.
- Employed active teaching methodologies to ensure optimal understanding and retention of cybersecurity concepts.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Delivered engaging and informative lectures, effectively conveying complex subject matter to students with varying levels of technical expertise.
Threat Research Manager
Teriont Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Selected to manage educational BS course creation for clients in Balkan Law-Enforcement sector, encompassing subjects such as Cybersecurity Fundamentals, OSINT, Python, SEIM/SOC, Social Engineering, Linux, Cryptography, and PCIAA Certification.
- Oversaw the creation and timely delivery of weekly Threat Intelligence reports relevant to the Bulgarian cyber threat landscape.
- Utilized OSINT skills to gather data and information for comprehensive Threat Intelligence on prevalent Threat Actors, Cyber-crime syndicates, vulnerabilities, malware, and campaigns.
Recruitment Manager
Soteria Int.
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Selected for exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to lead recruitment initiatives for high-priority, cutting-edge Cybersecurity instructional program within the GCC region, successfully winning company bid for significant, 7-figure contract.
- Demonstrated exceptional aptitude in managing all aspects of candidate applications, including coaching, maintenance, and onboarding procedures.
- Collaborated with internal teams to continuously improve recruitment processes and execute as efficiently as possible.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Built and strengthened successful relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
Director of Tour Operations
Entrepreneur
06.2012 - 03.2020
- Consistently ranked as best-reviewed guide in Prague over 8 years, maintaining perfect review score with over 3,500 five-star reviews across various platforms Such as TripAdvisor and Airbnb.
- Ranked as best-tour reseller across numerous companies, maintaining over 70% client return rates and over 250,000 Euros generated in P2P sales alone.
- Conceived, built, and managed cutting-edge 'Tour 4 Charity' concept, combining exemplary tour delivery with charitable fundraising, resulting in over 250,000 Euros raised for the Chance 4 Children NGO.
- Conceived, negotiated, and implemented mutually-beneficial partnership between City Sightseeing, Tour 4 Charity, and the Chance 4 Children NGO, resulting in highly successful CSR and marketing campaigns.
- Conceived successful marketing strategies for City Sightseeing Prague, resulting in over 100,000 sales and 2.4 million Euros generated.
Theater Actor
The Bear Educational Theater
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Delivered over 700 performances as the most active, in-demand actor of The Bear Educational Theater
- Traveled to over 100 locations and venues and across Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, and France to deliver live, on-stage performances.
Education
Trade School Certification - Cybersecurity
CyberPro Global
Prague, Czech Republic07.2021
Skills
- Information Security
- Public Speaking
- Logical/Critical Thinking
- Python
- Linux/Windows OS
- Network Security
- Threat Intelligence
- Wireshark
- Cryptography
- Malware Analysis
- Metasploit Framework
- SIEM/SOC
- OSINT
- HTML/CSS
- Microsoft Tools
- Interpersonal Intelligence
- Entrepreneurial
- Writing/Content Creation
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
- Cognitive Class - Python for Data Science
Timeline
Threat Research Manager
Teriont Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Cybersecurity Instructor
Soteria Int.
08.2021 - 01.2023
Recruitment Manager
Soteria Int.
08.2020 - 08.2021
Director of Tour Operations
Entrepreneur
06.2012 - 03.2020
Theater Actor
The Bear Educational Theater
01.2009 - 06.2012
Trade School Certification - Cybersecurity
CyberPro Global
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