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Ian McCarthy.
Medtech Precision meets
Cybersecurity.

Quality professional with years of experience in regulated Medtech environments, now diving deep into BSc Network Cybersecurity. Building skills in digital forensics, information security, and risk management.

5+
Years in Medtech Quality
BSc
Network Cybersecurity 2025
IE
Based in Ireland
// Who I Am

From Manufacturing Floors to Digital Forensics

Detail-oriented and dependable, I spent years ensuring the highest standards of quality in Medtech — most recently in neurovascular devices at Stryker. I thrive where precision, compliance, and collaboration matter.

In September 2025, I'm diving headfirst into cybersecurity, merging a strong regulated-environment foundation with emerging skills in digital forensics, information security, and risk management.

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Ian McCarthy
Status
🎓 Studying · Open to Internships
// Core Competencies

Skills & Knowledge Areas

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Information Security

Risk management, compliance frameworks, and security policies from a regulated-industry background.

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Network Security

BSc Network Cybersecurity — protocols, monitoring, threat analysis, and network defence fundamentals.

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Digital Forensics

Evidence collection, analysis, and investigation techniques learned through academic and lab environments.

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Quality & Compliance

ISO standards, non-conformance management, process validation — from years in Medtech at Stryker.

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Risk Management

Structured risk assessment from medical device environments, now applied to cybersecurity contexts.

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Hands-on Labs

TryHackMe learning paths, CTF challenges, and practical lab environments for real-world skill building.

// Portfolio

Projects

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In Progress Network

Home Lab Setup

Building a virtualised security lab environment with Kali Linux, pfSense, and vulnerable VM targets for hands-on practice.

Kali Linux pfSense VirtualBox
Planning Forensics

Digital Forensics Case Studies

Documenting forensic investigation methodology through academic case studies and practical lab exercises from BSc coursework.

Autopsy FTK Imager
Coming Soon

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As my BSc progresses, this space will fill with network monitoring tools, security scripts, and research projects. Check back regularly.

Python Bash Wireshark
// Open to Opportunities

Available for Internships & Junior Roles

Especially in cybersecurity, information security, or GRC. If you value a calm, process-driven mindset and want to help shape a career transition — let's talk.

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