James Watson

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I'm JamesDual-enrollment IT student in the Atlanta area. I ship real projects, pick up tools fast, and care about doing work that actually matters.

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James Watson

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South Forsyth High School · IT pathway

3+

Years in IT

7

Certifications

1

Internship

Lanier Technical College

Lanier Technical College

current

Mar 2026 – Present

Piney Grove Middle School
Piney Grove Middle School
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Lanier Technical College
Lanier Technical College
South Forsyth High School
South Forsyth High School
iCode School Franchise
iCode School Franchise

Everything I bring to the table

From security fundamentals to live products — here's what makes me different as a student hire.

Security fundamentals

CCNA coursework, packet analysis with Wireshark, and hands-on hardware security labs.

Hands-on learning

Project-based IT coursework, security labs, and certifications that translate beyond the classroom.

Automation & scripting

Python, Bash, and Linux CLI for solving problems faster and automating repetitive work.

Fast learner

Picks up new tools quickly and applies them to real scenarios, not just classroom exercises.

Bilingual communicator

Native English and elementary Spanish (Duolingo certified) — building language skills for diverse teams.

Built for real impact

Not just classroom work — projects, certs, and skills that translate to the job.

Cybersecurity

IT pathway student

Computer/IT Administration and Management through Alliance Academy and South Forsyth, with networking, systems, and security fundamentals.

3+ years in IT

Leadership

School involvement

SkillsUSA, Student Government Association, Sources of Strength, and Homecoming Court at Alliance Academy.

3 honors

Certifications

Industry credentials

HP, Forage, Red Team Leaders, Hackviser, IBM, and Coursera cybersecurity credentials.

7 certifications

Experience

Coding instructor

Intern at iCode School Franchise — supporting classroom technology, coding activities, and student engagement in Alpharetta.

May 2026

Pathway Instructor

James stands out for how quickly he connects classroom concepts to real tools. He troubleshoots independently, asks sharp questions, and follows through — the kind of student you want on a technical team.

Alliance Academy

Pathway Instructor

Cybersecurity Program

Let's build something together

Open to internships, collaborations, and conversations about cybersecurity and software.