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Cole Johnson

ANALYTICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTHUSIAST
Johannesburg, Gauteng

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Intern

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Summary

A highly motivated and analytical Information Technology enthusiast (8/10 performance rating) with a focus on network security and systems administration. Driven by a "top achiever" mindset, I specialize in self-directed technical problem-solving—ranging from Linux environment configuration to website development. I balance technical persistence with a mindful, patient approach to customer service, ensuring that every technical solution is delivered with a professional and "human" touch.

Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Intern

Instant Chartz App, Morcelle Program
01.2023 - Current
  • Persistent Kernel Exploitation: Successfully deployed Henkaku Enso custom firmware, achieving a permanent boot-level exploit on the PS Vita ARM architecture.
  • Custom OS Implementation: Managed the transition from proprietary software to a 3rd Party Custom Operating System, ensuring system stability and core functionality were maintained after the breach of the native security layer.
  • Bootloader Analysis: Demonstrated an understanding of the system's "coldboot" sequence—identifying the Molecule team’s signature as confirmation of a successful persistent kernel-level modification.
  • Infrastructure Management: Utilized FTP protocols (FileZilla) and MT Manager for complex file injections, ISO management, and directory restructuring within the sandboxed environment.
  • Jailbreaking
  • Installing H-EncoreKernel Exploitation – Understanding how to run code at the highest privilege level.
  • Downgrading FirmwareVersion Control & Rollback – Knowing how to revert a system to a state where specific tasks are possible.
  • Using FileZilla / FTPNetwork Protocols – Managing data transfer between a PC and a remote device.
  • ISO/PIP file injectionDirectory Management – Knowing exactly where system-critical files live and how to modify them.
  • Custom App StoreRepository Management – Installing software from outside the "official" ecosystem.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, physics, Machine learning, python 3D art and visual art

Cambridge IGCSE
01-2025

Skills

Fl Studio, Ghidra, Kali linux, Nmap

Visual Design/ Video Editing

Photoshop / Adobe Creative Cloud

illustrator

C

Python Terminal

Analytical mindset

Social media

Professionalism and etiquette

Microsoft Office Suite

Presentations

Team collaboration

Administrative tasks

Job shadowing

Dependable and reliable

Certification

IGCSE

Timeline

Intern

Instant Chartz App, Morcelle Program
01.2023 - Current

Mathematics, English, Afrikaans, physics, Machine learning, python 3D art and visual art

Cambridge IGCSE

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Awards/Activities: ART
Cole JohnsonANALYTICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTHUSIAST