Summary
Ashton Hanisch is a systems-focused administrator with eight years of hands-on experience supporting DoD infrastructure and IT operations for the South Dakota National Guard. He blends a background in computer and network security with practical systems engineering, previously working on cybersecurity engagements and red-team activities. Known for automating repetitive tasks, Ashton builds BASH, Python, and PowerShell tooling to streamline administration and incident response. Based in the Greater Sioux Falls area, he brings disciplined military-grade troubleshooting and a continual learning mindset to complex, secure environments. Notably, he pairs frontline sysadmin duties with a penchant for offensive security techniques, giving him a rounded perspective on risk mitigation.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer and Network Security, Bachelor’s Degree, Computer and Network Security at Dakota State University
English