April Walker

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About April Walker

Hi, I’m April Walker — a passionate and driven Cybersecurity & IT Professional, currently earning my B.S. in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance at Western Governors University. I proudly hold CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, and I’m currently pursuing Security+ to advance toward my career goal of becoming a Threat Detection Security Engineer. My journey hasn’t been without setbacks, but resilience, persistence, and a growth mindset fueled my comeback. That same determination drives how I approach challenges in cybersecurity, from troubleshooting networks to analyzing threats. Skilled in: network configuration, subnetting, incident response, and security monitoring using Wireshark, Virtual Labs, and TryHackMe. Professionally, I bring a strong foundation from my role as a Logistics Operations Specialist at Amazon, where I’ve mastered: Maintaining top-tier quality metrics (Top 3%+ rating) Training & mentoring associates on process efficiency Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Safety, HR, Loss Prevention) Working with IoT/robotic systems to optimize operations I’m building a portfolio of hands-on cybersecurity projects, including network segmentation, IDS/IPS labs, and mobile security case studies. Fun fact: I’m serious about continuous learning, growth, and protecting systems, networks, and data. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about security, innovation, or mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals!