About Me
IT Manager with 7 years of enterprise technology experience at Amazon Transportation Services, leveraging a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity to transition into Security Engineering. Combines hands-on technical skills in Python development and security tools with enterprise-level understanding of infrastructure and operations. Activley expanding practical security experience through independent projects and continuous learning.
Experience
Regional IT Manager
- As IT Manager, I led a team of 9 engineers across Texas and Lousiana facilites, implementing optimizing gate automation, LiDAR security, and IoT solutions. I improved license plate detection accuracy by 15%, increasing autonomous gate transactions by 18%. I spearheaded a network camera standardization project, enhancing security monitoring and streamlining maintenance. I directed false positive testing for LiDAR intrusion detection systems and orchestrated deployment of Linux-based embedded systems and IoT devices across facilites. Additionally, I drove process improvement initiatives, optimizing operational efficiency and standardizing best practices for the engineering team.
IT Support Engineer
- Single-threaded engineer supporting IoT infrastructre across 8 Houston-area facilites, specailing in trailer yard and gate automation systems. Establisehd foundational camera hardware standas as one of the first hardware SME's, developing comprehensive SOP's for installation and maintenance. Successfully launched automation systems at 3 new facilites while maintaining defect-free node status and exceptional uptime. Implemented preventative maintenance protocols and led troubleshooting efforts for Linux-based IoT systems and RFID technology, while consistently delivering high-quality support across multiple concurrent facility implementations.
IT Technician
- Member of a two-person team delivering IT infrastructure solutions for Houston-area businesses, with emphasis on new site deployments and system implementations. Led comprehensive network installation for a waste management company's new office, including end-to-end network cabling and server configuration. Specialized in deploying UPS battery backup solutions, building custom server and workstation configurations, and implementing surveillance systems. Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Cat6 cabling, Linux systems, PC hardware configuration, and Night Owls surveillance platforms while maintaing high client satisfaction across multiple concurrent projects.
Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor's of Cybersecurity
Lone Star College
Associate's of Applied Science
Certifications
CompTIA A+
Entry-level IT certification validating fundamental skills in hardware, operating systems, networking, and security
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CompTIA Network+
Entry-level IT certification validating networking knowledge of networking concepts, infrastructure, operations, and security on both virtual and physical networks
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CompTIA Security+
Foundational cybersecurity certification validating network security, compliance, attack types, risk management, and security controls skills and knowledge
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CompTIA CySA+
Advanced certification certifies intermediate security skills in threat detection, security monitoring, incident response, and management skill and knowledge
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CompTIA PenTest+
Advanced certification certifies offensive security skills including penetration testings, vulnerability scanning, and ethical hacking
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AWS Cloud Practitioner
Foundational cloud certification validating fundamental AWS cloud concepts, services, security, architecture, and billing
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AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Associate level certification validating skills in designing scalable, highly available AWS coud architectures and selecting appropiate services
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ISC2 SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification validates operational security skills across access controls, security operations, risk, and cryptography
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ITIL V4 Foundations
Foundational certification validting knowledge of IT service management concepts, principles and practices
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LPI Linux Essentials
Foundational certification certifies basic Linux operating system and command line knowledge
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Skills
Security
- Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Network Security
- Security Tools (Kali Linux, Metasploit)
Cloud & Infrastructure
- AWS Architecture
- Cloud Security
- Infrastructure as Code
- IoT Solutions
Development
- Python
- Linux Systems
- Git Version Control
- CI/CD Pipelines