Security Engineer, Innovative Problem Solver, and Engaging Mentor

Philip
Kohn.

20 years building, securing, and evolving digital infrastructure.

From repairing first computers to architecting secure enterprise environments — I bring a full-stack perspective to every challenge. Committed to advancing technology in education and beyond.

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20+
Years Experience
Problems Solved
3
Core Disciplines
0
Major Breaches on Watch
// expertise

What I bring
to the table

🔐

Information Security

Endpoint protection, threat analysis, web filtering, and security architecture across enterprise environments.

InfoSec AV/EDR Threat Intel Identity
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Web Design & Dev

Where it all started. Full front-end development, UI design, and modern web architecture built for performance and clarity.

HTML/CSS UI/UX Responsive
🖥️

IT Infrastructure

End-to-end hardware and software support, networking, systems administration, and enterprise IT management.

Networking SysAdmin Hardware M365
🎓

EdTech Advisory

Volunteer advisory board member working to positively influence how technology is integrated and governed in educational settings.

Policy Strategy Education Advisory

Full-Spectrum Technical Expert

Rare combination of depth and breadth — equally comfortable diagnosing hardware at the bench, architecting a secure network, or consulting on educational technology strategy.

Consulting Cross-functional Problem Solving Leadership
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Career
timeline

Present

Information Security Engineer

Enterprise IT Environment

Leading security initiatives including endpoint protection, secure web access, and automation. Implementing, automating, and maintaining EDR, web filtering, and SIEM to reduce organizational risk.

Present

Principal Engineer | Consultant

MX Computer Solutions

I turn technology headaches into business advantages. With 500+ computers troubleshot and 100+ networks built from the ground up, I bring hands-on expertise and genuine care to every client.

Volunteer

Technology Advisory Board Member

Educational Institution

Advising on technology strategy, policy, and infrastructure decisions to positively shape the role of technology in education. Bridging the gap between technical capability and educational outcomes.

Earlier Career

IT Specialist & Computer Repair

Various Engagements

Started with hands-on hardware repair and client support, then led into broader IT consulting. Built a comprehensive technical foundation from the ground up.

Origin

Web Designer

Freelance / Early Projects

Where the journey began. Designing and building websites introduced a systematic way of thinking about both aesthetics and function that continues to shape my approach to every technical challenge.

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Areas of
focus

01

Security-First Thinking

Every system, every decision — security considerations come first. Not as an afterthought, but as a foundational design principle baked into every recommendation.

02

Technology in Education

Passionate about ensuring students and educators have access to technology that works for them — safely, equitably, and effectively — rather than against them.

03

Practical Problem Solving

No ivory tower solutions. Real environments are messy, underfunded, and full of legacy systems. The best answer is one that actually gets implemented and maintained.

04

Continuous Learning

The threat landscape never stops evolving. Neither does the toolkit. Staying current isn't optional — it's the job. Always studying, always experimenting, always growing.

// contact

Let's connect. Work together.

Whether it's a security challenge, an IT project, or a conversation about technology in education — I'm always happy to talk.