Alex Gilbert
About Alex Gilbert
Alex Gilbert is an Information Security Specialist with a diverse background in IT support and security roles across various organizations. He holds a Master of Science in Cyber Security - Information Assurance from the University of South Florida and has accumulated extensive experience in the field since 2012.
Work at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
Alex Gilbert has been employed at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union since 2019, serving as an Information Security Specialist. In this role, he focuses on protecting sensitive information and ensuring the security of the credit union's systems. His responsibilities include implementing security measures, monitoring network activity, and responding to security incidents. Gilbert's expertise contributes to the overall safety and integrity of the financial institution's operations.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Before joining Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, Alex Gilbert worked at USF Federal Credit Union as an Information Support & Security Specialist from 2017 to 2019. His role involved supporting information security initiatives and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Additionally, he served as a Shipping Specialist/IT Support at Loving Guidance from 2015 to 2018, where he combined shipping logistics with IT support functions. His early career included a position as an IT Technical Support Intern at OrLANtech, Inc. in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Alex Gilbert has a strong educational background in information technology and cybersecurity. He earned an Associate's degree in Information Technology from Seminole State College of Florida from 2013 to 2015. He continued his studies at the University of Central Florida, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from 2015 to 2018. Gilbert further advanced his education by completing a Master of Science in Cyber Security - Information Assurance at the University of South Florida from 2020 to 2022.
Career Beginnings
Alex Gilbert began his career in the food service industry as a Crew Member at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in 2013, where he worked for nine months in the Orlando, Florida area. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in customer service and teamwork. His transition into the technology sector began with his internship at OrLANtech, Inc., where he gained practical experience in IT technical support.