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Open to Opportunities · Nashville, TN

Chance
Cummings

IT Field Service Technician (CTG) · Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Healthcare IT professional specializing in enterprise endpoint deployment, MDM, and VDI infrastructure — actively transitioning into cybersecurity. Founder of Dark Fire Security. CompTIA A+, Network+ certified. Security+ in progress.

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CompTIA A+ Network+ Security+ (In Progress) WGU B.S. Cybersecurity Dark Fire Security
bash — chance@darkfire
chance@darkfire:~$ whoami --verbose
 
name→Chance Cummings
role→IT Field Tech (CTG) @ VUMC
location→Nashville, TN
stack→Intune · VMware Horizon · PS · AD
certs→A+ · Network+ | Security+ [WIP]
brand→Dark Fire Security
degree→B.S. Cybersecurity — WGU
status→AVAILABLE FOR OPPORTUNITIES
 
chance@darkfire:~$
01 / Experience

Where I've worked

Field-tested across healthcare IT, logistics, retail, and my own ventures.

01
2024 – Present
Nashville, TN
IT Field Service Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
CTG (Clinical Technology Group) Contract · Healthcare Enterprise IT · HIPAA Environment
  • Provision and deploy iOS devices at scale via Microsoft Intune MDM and Apple Business Manager across clinical and administrative floors.
  • Deploy and configure VMware Horizon VDI thin client workstations supporting multi-floor infrastructure expansion.
  • Manage hardware asset lifecycle records within Pegasus CI and enterprise ITSM via ServiceNow.
  • Execute PowerShell scripts for network configuration, device enrollment validation, and endpoint diagnostics.
  • Support HIPAA-compliant workflows — applying field-level security practices in a regulated healthcare environment.
  • Primary technician on large-scale multi-floor infrastructure expansion — staging, cabling verification, go-live support.
02
2024 – Present
Ashland City, TN
IT Technician (Contract)
A1 Pawn Shop
Break-Fix · Retail IT · Data Management
  • Diagnosed and repaired laptops/desktops with boot failures, OS corruption, and hardware faults.
  • Executed secure data destruction using ShredOS with verification certificates and chain-of-custody documentation.
  • Reimaged systems for resale and provided pre-sale usability validation.
  • Built a custom analytics dashboard for pawnshop inventory and sales data.
03
2023 – Present
Ashland City, TN
Owner / Operator
Double C Solutions, LLC
Small Business IT · Website Flipping · Client Services
  • Built and deployed professional websites for local tradespeople and small businesses across Middle Tennessee using a Claude → GitHub → Vercel pipeline.
  • Managed scheduling, invoicing, client communication, and service delivery alongside full-time employment.
04
Jul 2021 – 2023
Nashville, TN
Feeder Operator / CDL Driver
UPS
CDL Class A · Commercial Logistics
  • Operated commercial vehicles in a high-pressure logistics environment with a strong safety record.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to meet strict deadlines in fast-paced hub operations.
02 / Sites Built

I build things that ship

Real sites and tools deployed for real clients — plus my own brands. Claude → GitHub → Vercel pipeline.

Personal Brand
🔥
Dark Fire Security
Cybersecurity consulting brand site — contact form, branded tools, ebook download, and service pages targeting small businesses and tradespeople in Middle Tennessee.
HTML/CSS/JSFormspreeGitHub Pages
darkfiresecurity.com
Personal Portfolio
👤
chancecummings.com
This site — a full resume/portfolio page with terminal aesthetics, dark/light mode, project showcase, cert tracking, and contact info. Built and maintained personally.
HTML/CSS/JSVercelCustom Design
chancecummings.com
Client · Construction
🏗️
Wade King Construction
Professional website for a local construction company — service pages, project gallery, and contact info. Part of a website-flipping project targeting Middle Tennessee tradespeople.
HTML/CSS/JSVercelGitHub
Live Site
Client · Retail IT
📊
A1 Pawn Shop Analytics
Custom data analytics dashboard built for A1 Pawn Shop — inventory tracking, sales data visualization, and business intelligence for a retail pawnshop operation.
ReactChart.jsVercel
Internal Tool
Client · Trade
⚡
Sunshine Electric LLC
Professional landing page for a local electrical contractor — service list, service area, licensing info, and a contact form for job quote requests.
HTML/CSS/JSFormspreeVercel
Live Site
Client · Trade
🔧
Defiant Machine Works
Brand site for a local machining and fabrication shop — capabilities overview, work examples, and contact capture. Dark industrial aesthetic matching their trade.
HTML/CSS/JSGitHub PagesCustom Design
Live Site
Client · Trade
🚿
Beyond Drain Solutions
Service page for a plumbing/drain contractor — service list, service areas, before/after gallery, and lead capture form. Ranks locally for drain service searches.
HTML/CSS/JSVercelSEO
Live Site
Healthcare IT Tool
🏥
WingTech Ops Academy
Interactive training platform for hospital IT field technicians — modules covering MDM provisioning, VDI deployment, HIPAA awareness, and ServiceNow ticketing workflows.
HTML/CSS/JSInteractiveTraining
View Project
03 / Projects & Tools

Security tools I've shipped

Dark Fire branded cybersecurity tools — SOC workflows, training simulations, and research.

SENTINEL SOC Dashboard
SOC
Dark-themed network threat intelligence dashboard simulating real SOC workflows — live threat feeds, alert triage, and incident tracking.
SOCThreat IntelHTML/JS
Live Demo →
PhishGuard Elite
Training
Email triage simulator for training phishing recognition and SOC-style classification decisions. Interactive scenarios with scoring.
Security AwarenessTraining
Open Tool →
DarkChef
DFIR
CyberChef-style browser-based data transformation toolkit for encoding, decoding, and IR-style data manipulation workflows.
DFIRData TransformBrowser
Open Tool →
Small Business Risk Report
Consulting
Client intake and risk scoring flow outputting structured security posture summaries for small businesses. Designed for non-technical stakeholders.
ConsultingRisk Assessment
Open Tool →
Zero-Trust Proximity Protocol
Research
Original security research addressing LAN discovery vulnerabilities — packaged as an RFC-style spec, SMB-accessible whitepaper, and interactive demo. GitHub portfolio and Dark Fire SENTINEL feature.
ResearchZero TrustRFC-Style
View Research →
PyForge AI Sandbox
Lab
Cloud-hosted Python execution environment for safe scripting labs, security automation prototyping, and quick experiments.
PythonCloud RunAutomation
Open Sandbox →
04 / Dark Fire Security
Faith · Technology · Protection

Cybersecurity consulting for small businesses, farms, and tradespeople in Middle Tennessee — real security without enterprise-sized budgets. From phishing simulations and risk assessments to posture reviews and security awareness training.

🛡️
Security Risk Assessments
Structured intake and posture scoring for small businesses — actionable reports, not jargon.
🎣
Phishing Simulations & Training
Email triage training and awareness campaigns tailored to non-technical staff.
📋
Policy & Compliance Guidance
HIPAA awareness, access controls, and basic security documentation for SMBs.
Visit darkfiresecurity.com Free eBook
5+
Client Sites Deployed
6+
Security Tools Built
A+
CompTIA Certified
Net+
Network+ Certified
05 / Technical Skills

Stack & tools

Hands-on proficiency earned in the field, the lab, and client engagements.

Enterprise IT / MDM
Microsoft Intune Apple Business Manager VMware Horizon VDI iOS Provisioning Thin Client Deploy Pegasus CI ServiceNow Asset Management
Networking
TCP/IP DNS / DHCP VPN / WireGuard DNS-over-HTTPS Nmap / Recon OpenWrt GL.iNet WiFi 6
Security
IR Fundamentals Phishing Simulation Pi-hole / AdGuard Secure Data Destruction HIPAA Awareness Risk Assessment Zero Trust
Systems & Tools
Windows 10/11 Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) Active Directory PowerShell VMware GitHub / VS Code
Web & Dev
HTML / CSS / JS React / Next.js Python Vercel Deploy GitHub Pages Google Cloud Run
Home Lab
Dell Optiplex Lab Jetson Orin Nano Tailscale Mesh Docker / Portainer Ollama / Open WebUI Kali Linux ProtonVPN
06 / Certifications

Credentials

Active certifications and what's in progress.

🏅
CompTIA A+
Valid 2024–2027
ACTIVE
🌐
CompTIA Network+
Passed March 2025 · Active
ACTIVE
🔐
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Actively Studying
IN PROGRESS
🎓
Google IT Support Pro
2024
ACTIVE
🚛
CDL Class A
Commercial Driver's License
ACTIVE
🎓
B.S. Cybersecurity
Western Governors University · In Progress
IN PROGRESS
07 / Contact

Let's work
together.

Open to IT roles, cybersecurity opportunities, SOC analyst positions, and consulting engagements across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

✉️
Email
thechancecummings@gmail.com
📞
Phone
615-693-1113
🐙
GitHub
github.com/jazzy216
💼
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/chance-cummings
🔥
Security Brand
darkfiresecurity.com
📄
Resume
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AVAILABLE FOR OPPORTUNITIES
Actively seeking my next role

Looking for SOC analyst, cybersecurity, or senior IT roles in the Nashville/Middle Tennessee area — or remote positions with strong security mission.

Location Nashville, TN
Current Role IT Field Tech (CTG) · VUMC
Certs A+ · Network+
In Progress Security+ · WGU B.S.
Open To SOC · Security · IT Mgmt
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