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Cole Johnson
ANALYTICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTHUSIAST
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Work Preference
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