Brandon Holten

About Brandon Holten

Solving problems that are complicated, unique, and critical. LEADERSHIP• Board Member ASHRAE• Board Member UNLV• Lean Six Sigma Green BeltINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY• Expert at IT infrastructure, such as switches, routers, audio, video, security, servers, and wireless devices• Expert at Windows operating system• Expert at Microsoft software packages• Expert at virtual machines• Expert at electronics hardware repair, such as soldering, wiring, and upgrading• Experience with Java and Python• Experience with Linux distributions, such as Kali, Garuda, SANS REMnux v7, SANS Sift, and Skadi • Experience with Parrot OS• Experience with cryptography• Experience with capture the flag (CTF) and bug bounties• Experience with common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)• Knowledge of Flare VM for security research, incident response, and malware analysis• Knowledge of common attacks, such as man in the middle, denial of service, and spoofing• Knowledge of Ghidra for reverse engineeringFORENSICS• Expert in Mechanical Engineering• Expert at extracting data from automobiles and heavy equipment• Expert at preparing reports• Experience with extracting data from hard drives, iOS devices, and Android devices• Knowledge of extracting data from EEPROMENGINEERING• Expert at 3D modeling software packages• Expert at 2D modeling software packages• Experience with CAD scriptingAUTOMOTIVE• Expert at diagnostics and repair• Expert at OEM software packages• Expert at customization COMPUTER UPGRADES• Processor upgrade• Hard drive upgrade• Random Access Memory upgradeHOME NETWORK• Wireless bridges • Wireless printing• File serverENGINE REBUILD• R56 N14 Mini engine• Turbocharger upgrade• Performance componentsENGINE UPGRADE• Kenne Bell supercharger for 6.0L LQ9• Custom engine module tuningMOTORCYCLE REBUILD• 1996 CBR 600 F2• Transmission overhaul• Carburetor rebuild• Performance tuning module• Paint and bodyTRANSMISSION REBUILD• Chevrolet Silverado 4l65E four-speed automatic• Cadillac CTS-V TR6060 six-speed manual1967 MUSTANG RESTORATION• 347 stroker engine• Electronic fuel injection• Overdrive transmissionGlock 20 Upgrades• Low friction titanium firing pin, firing pin safety, and locking block• Heavy aluminum recoil spring• Light trigger connectorMS | PSUEngineering Management / Engineering Leadership and Innovation ManagementBS | UNLVMechanical Engineering / Commercialization of TechnologyAS | CSNPre-EngineeringAAS | CSNAutomotive Technology

Experience

1. Father

   Toddler

   Aug 2019 — Present · US

Education

• College of Southern Nevada

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Pre-Engineering

  2006 — 2015

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  HackerU - Cyber Security

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Minor, Commercialization of Technology

  2013 — 2015

• Penn State University

  Graduate Minor, Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management

  2018 — 2019

• College of Southern Nevada

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

  2006 — 2014

• Penn State University

  Master of Engineering Management, Engineering/Industrial Management

  2016 — 2018

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  2009 — 2015

Skills

• Engineering
• A3: Manual Drive Train & Axles
• A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems
• A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
• Cswa Solidworks
• Mechanical Engineering
• Hvac
• A8: Engine Performance
• Microsoft Excel
• L1: Automotive Advanced Engine Performance
• Electronics
• Revit
• Simulink
• Public Speaking
• A7: Heating & Air Conditioning
• A4: Suspension & Steering
• Osha 10-Hour Certified
• Cad
• Construction
• Computer-Aided Design (Cad)
• Ryt-200 Yoga Certification
• Solidworks
• Project Management
• Autodesk Cfd 2018
• Autocad
• Ase Certified Advanced Level Specialist
• A5: Brakes
• Customer Service
• Labview
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• A1: Engine Repair
• Project Planning
• Leadership