Andrew Coad
Offensive Security Analyst at Evolve Security
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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Top SchoolAndrew Coad is a Senior Offensive Security Analyst with nine years of experience applying hands-on penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and technical reporting to web applications and networks. Transitioning from six years as a mathematics teacher into cybersecurity, he blends a rigorous analytical mindset and instructional clarity to translate complex risks into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders. At Evolve Security he progressed rapidly from academy trainee to senior analyst, proving a knack for pragmatic testing methodologies and tool-driven validation. Known as a web application "builder, breaker, and fixer," he pairs offensive expertise with practical remediation insight and a continuous-learning mindset. Based in Iowa City, he holds a cybersecurity certification from Evolve Security Academy and an MEd in Learning and Technology, an uncommon mix that strengthens his ability to communicate and teach security concepts.
9 years of coding experience
Evolve Security Certified Professional Certification, Cybersecurity, Evolve Security Certified Professional Certification, Cybersecurity at Evolve Security AcademyBachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics at Greenville UniversityMaster of Education - MEd, Learning and Technology, Master of Education - MEd, Learning and Technology at Western Governors University
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Github contributions (5)
alecoad/final-project-cs50
May 2020 - Apr 2023
A task list app based on the "5-25 Rule."
Contributions:3 PRs, 43 pushes, 3 branches in 2 years 11 months
reacttask-list25-5rule
alecoad/206-breakpoints
Mar 2020 - Mar 2023
Contributions:1 push, 1 branch in 3 years
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