Glenn Landry
Columbia,SC
Summary
Results-driven professional transitioning from virology to IT and cybersecurity, equipped with a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and a Security+ certification. Currently enrolled in Western Governors University’s Cloud and Network Engineering program with a focus on AWS, while actively pursuing additional certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, Cloud+, Linux Professional Institute, ITIL Foundations, and AWS credentials. Experience as a Virology Lab Technician involved providing frontline technical support for software and hardware issues, troubleshooting PCR machines, desktop systems, and sample analysis software, as well as installing or replacing lab equipment. This hands-on background, combined with foundational proficiency in SQL, Linux, Python, networking, and security principles, demonstrates a strong ability to analyze complex systems and solve problems efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Technician III
South Carolina Department of Public Health
03.2024 - Current
- Provides frontline support for hardware and software issues in the lab, including PCR machines, desktop systems, sample analysis software, and installation or replacement of equipment and components resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
- Serves as the lead technologist and technical supervisor for validation projects such as bringing on new equipment like the Diasorin Liason for QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus testing and Wastewater surveillance testing using the Kingfisher Apex system and Qiagen ddPCR machines keeping detailed documentation of the process.
- Performs and interprets results of rtPCR and ddPCR for various microorganisms in up to 70 human wastewater samples weekly and thousands of human samples yearly for respiratory diseases.
- Performs and interprets complex serological tests including IGRA and ELISA for diseases of public health importance weekly.
- Performs and interprets the direct fluorescent antibody and monoclonal antibody testing procedures for rabies testing for up to 2000 samples yearly.
- Provides customer support to patient providers, Epidemiologists across South Carolina and anyone else who calls the lab for the last 5 years.
Laboratory Technician II
South Carolina Department of Public Health
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Processed 1,000,000+ Covid-19 samples during peak pandemic times of 2020-2022.
- Worked in the clinical Microbiology laboratory doing setups for their samples, which included inoculating agar plates and media for different suspected bacteria and fungal organisms for up to 30 samples daily.
- Performed and interpreted the results of complex molecular tests for multiple viruses and bacteria from different sample types for dozens of samples daily.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cloud and Network Engineering, AWS specialization
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2028
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Clemson University
Clemson08-2020
Skills
- Network security
- Vulnerability and Risk assessment
- Analytical thinking
- Technical troubleshooting
- Microsoft office suite
- Customer service
- Programming languages(SQL, Python)
- Linux
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Professional certificate Coursera/Google - April 2025
- Security+ CompTIA - June 2025
Timeline
Laboratory Technician III
South Carolina Department of Public Health
03.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician II
South Carolina Department of Public Health
08.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cloud and Network Engineering, AWS specialization
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Clemson University
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