Thomas Tj Weippert

Background

About Thomas Tj Weippert

Former Firefighter/EMT turned aspiring Cybersecurity Engineer, driven by a deep passion for protecting others—now in the digital space. After serving in emergency services, I transitioned into technology and cybersecurity, bringing with me a calm, methodical approach to high-pressure situations and a strong focus on clear communication and decisive action.I am currently working as an In-Shop Technician and Help Desk Support at InfinIT Technology Group, where I gain hands-on experience supporting users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and helping maintain secure, reliable IT environments. This role has strengthened my foundational IT skills and provided valuable exposure to real-world systems and security considerations.I am also a graduate of Fullstack Academy’s Cybersecurity Bootcamp, where I gained hands-on experience in penetration testing, threat analysis, incident response, and security best practices. To further deepen my technical expertise, I am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity at Western Governors University (WGU).My goal is to continue building on my IT and cybersecurity experience and transition into a cybersecurity engineering role, where I can help organizations reduce risk, strengthen defenses, and respond effectively to evolving cyber threats.