BSides Atlanta 2025

Jason Maddox


Sessions

11-15
09:30
50min
Building a Standout Resume for Information Security: New / Recent Grads and Early Career Pros
Jason Maddox

In this presentation, Jason Maddox, Director of IT and Chief Information Security Officer at a $40 billion private equity firm, shares strategies for crafting resumes that secure information security roles for senior college students, recent graduates (0-2 years of experience), and early-career professionals (3-5 years of experience). Drawing on years of experience hiring for high-stakes financial environments, where IT and cybersecurity are critical to protecting sensitive data, this talk delivers actionable advice tailored to early-stage career levels. Attendees will learn to create concise, ATS-friendly resumes that highlight relevant skills, certifications, and projects. The presentation will showcase examples of what to avoid in your resume, explain why, and demonstrate how to capture the hiring manager's attention. This session aims to assist soon-to-be grads / recent grads and early career professionals to craft compelling resumes that help open doors.

Shared Knowledge, Shared Defense
Room 402
11-15
13:00
240min
Resume Workshop for Aspiring IT and IS Professionals
Jason Maddox

Join Jason Maddox, Director of IT and Chief Information Security Officer, for an interactive afternoon workshop designed to help senior college students, recent graduates (0-2 years of experience), and early-career professionals (3-5 years of experience) build standout resumes for information technology and information security roles. This hands-on session focuses on your resume. He will help you highlight technical skills, certifications, and relevant projects. Participants will receive personalized feedback to refine their resumes and learn how to communicate their talents on paper. Attendees are required to bring their own printed resumes. A printer will not be provided.

Village
Room 461