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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

San Clemente, California, United States

- Conducted thorough audits to evaluate adherence to ISO requirements, ensuring alignment with international quality management standards.- Analyzed documentation and operational processes to identify areas for enhancement and guarantee compliance with regulatory frameworks.- Performed security assessments and implemented cloud-native security tools across AWS and Azure environments.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

- Led the migration of outdated DOS systems to secure Windows 10 installations, significantly improving system performance and security posture.- Implemented and enforced stringent physical security protocols by disabling open USB and Ethernet ports, ensuring compliance with industry standards (ISO/IEC 27001).- Optimized system configurations with Seven+ devices in adherence to PCI compliance standards.- Successfully integrated 300 new systems seamlessly into the existing network infrastructure, maintaining operational continuity and data integrity.- Spearheaded the deployment of a SOPHOS firewall system and conducted a thorough audit of firewall controls.- Conducted a comprehensive wireless security assessment and identified vulnerabilities in encryption protocols, password policies, and physical security.- Provided strategic recommendations and directed improvements, resulting in a substantial strengthening of security posture. - Executed a wireless security penetration test.

- Enhanced incident response efficiency by monitoring and responding to SIEM alerts..- Conducted regular scans using tools like Nessus to identify vulnerabilities in servers and network devices.- Compared scans and questionnaires against NIST framework to determine security controls and best-practices to implement.- Developed and delivered a phishing awareness training program.- Created deliverables, such as gap analysis, technical report, and executive out brief, and presented to stakeholders in workshops- Created informative guides on secure password practices, contributing to a stronger security culture among employees.- Communicated security best practices through regular webinars and created visually appealing infographics using Canva.- Collaborated with the IT infrastructure team to review and enhance network security controls.- Proposed and implemented a centralized logging solution using ELK Stack to improve the speed and efficiency of incident investigations.- Participated in a review of incident response procedures using a collaborative platform like Confluence.

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity, 3.9

Activities and Societies: CSUDH Cybersecurity ClubCoursework: Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Threat Detection, Incident.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electronics And Computer Science, 3.5

Coursework: Cryptography, Hardware Security, System Security, Cyber Security and Laws, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Management.