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Miami, Fl, Us

Miami, Fl

Miami, Florida, United States

•Developed Vitra, a Python-based application that automates both passive and active reconnaissance phases within the penetration testing lifecycle. This tool enhances data collection efficiency and significantly accelerates the initial assessment process, enabling more effective identification of potential vulnerabilities.•Performed external penetration tests, leveraging tools such as Nessus Essentials, Zenmap, Metasploit, and Hashcat to uncover vulnerabilities and assess risks within organizational networks. Knowledgeable in operating Parrot OS and Kali Linux distributions for these penetration tests.•Conducted mock penetration testing consultations, including initial sales calls, scoping documentation, pricing discussions, testing phases, final report presentations, and retest scheduling or feedback collection. These simulations refined my client engagement skills, strengthened my requirements assessment capabilities, and prepared me for real-world penetration testing consultation.•Conducted wireless penetration tests using the WiFi Pineapple by Hak5, performing Evil Twin attacks, deauthentication attacks, SSID spoofing, and deploying rogue access points to capture WPA2 handshakes on the network.•Leveraged OSINT tools and tactics, including Google Dorking, Shodan, VirusTotal, and WHOIS Lookups, to identify publicly accessible sensitive information on target organizations.•Demonstrated leadership in both team and independent settings, with effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to support collaborative and individual contributions.•Created detailed penetration testing documentation customized for executives, technical teams, and internal records, effectively conveying findings and recommended actions across different audiences.•Performed web application penetration tests using tools such as Burp Suite Essentials, OWASP ZAP, and GoBuster, alongside manual testing techniques like XSS scripting, SQL injection, and WAF Woof, to identify security flaws.

Hialeah, Florida, United States

• Experience supporting IT operations for multiple departments and having the ability to adapt that support depending on the department’s needs• In charge of managing IT infrastructure remotely using ConnectWise Screen Connect Software and Ring Central for VOIP management.• Working knowledge of networking protocols like DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and pairing those with common networking tools to troubleshoot immediate networking complications• Handled the installation of Firewalls, Servers, Managed Switches, UPS Battery Backup, ISP Modems, Access Points, and Cabling as needed.• Worked on creating/managing windows servers for various networking purposes such as DNS, FTP, PXE Boot, Domain Controller, DHCP, RDP Server, and File Server• Worked on using VPN technology to support remote employees globally (SSL VPN, Peer-to-Peer Mesh VPN(Tailscale))• Experience managing companywide employee technical controls using group policies, role-based access controls, content filtering, VLAN’s, and access rules.• Experience managing companywide virtualization needs using platforms such as Hyper-V & VMware.• Developing Disaster Recovery scenario-based plan of action reports and replicating an entire IT’s production environment onto a backup rack in case of an emergency

Miami, Florida, United States

• Able to multi task and properly manage support ticketing based on priority ranking and urgency based requests.• In charge of providing Tier 1 & 2 support to clients and staff.• Provided support for IT related hardware devices like network printers, Laptops, and Desktops.• Provided basic IT troubleshooting and escalated higher-priority issues to next level IT personnel.• Provided a high level of professionalism and customer service to Partsmax's clients.

Data Engineering Team:• Point of leadership in production of vulnerability-based reports within the data engineering team, employing Power BI to distill complex data into actionable insights for the enterprise risk management team• Produced reports displaying historical data for the risk management team and reports for the lead red team engineersGRC Governance Team:• Translated security by design documentation into Spanish, facilitating effective organizational management across international branches and contributing to a Spanish-only site's developmentGRC Compliance Team:• Collaborated with an external auditor to coordinate and execute high-level auditing sessions to ensure compliance with stringent industry standards (SOX, SOC2, SOC1, FINRA, etc.)• Spearheaded the creation of an extensive enterprise auditing overview document, encapsulating hundreds of information security controls and positioning it for global implementation• Worked cross-functionally within Information Security (ISR) to identify and resolve compliance issues, devising robust solutions that fortified the organization's adherence to regulatory requirements• Strong knowledge working with Jira & SharePoint at an enterprise level (access controls, page creation/deletions, project designs)

Miami, Florida, United States

• Complete setup and deployment of PC systems for new employees including software and hardware• Responsible for conducting hardware and software upgrades for employee workstations on a scheduled basis, ensuring a high-performing and compatible computing environment• Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues through the ticketing system• Facilitated weekly companywide cybersecurity threat prevention meetings to properly instruct our staff on what threats they may come across and how to deal with them efficiently, which resulted in a 80% drop in successful phishing attempts when tested over a 3-month period• Acted as a key liaison with IoT vendors, orchestrating hardware, and software repairs for a range of workplace devices, from scanners to Bluetooth connectors and mobile phones• Implemented rigorous security measures by monitoring and eradicating unauthorized software and malware from workplace stations, thereby maintaining a secure and compliant IT environment

Miami, Florida, United States

• Produced high-quality cybersecurity reports, offering valuable insights into emerging threats within blockchain and energy grid systems for program directors and mentors• Collaborated effectively within intern teams on weekly projects and addressing potential vulnerabilities in energy grid systems, blockchain architecture, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)• Demonstrated proficiency in reverse engineering source code, uncovering confidential private keys within intricate blockchain networks• Employed a multi-faceted approach, utilizing private servers and multiple virtual machines to simultaneously execute and analyze intricate programs• Developed and implemented a comprehensive data collection program using Python, skillfully visualizing data from blockchain smart contract simulators to create insightful graphs and provide analysis insights• Consistently produced outstanding advancements in my own smart contract security research for 8 weeks straight with appropriate

Cybersecurity, Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Pi Epsilon

Network Security Certification Preparatory Course

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Computer Science