About Me

As a first-generation college student at George Mason University, my journey in technology began with a drive to explore various career paths. This exploration led me to uncover a deep passion for cloud engineering and security automation. Today, I'm expanding my expertise through a degree in Cloud Computing, engaging in personal tech projects, and staying connected with industry trends by attending conferences. Each step fuels my excitement for the future, and I'm eager to see how this path will shape my continued growth and innovation in technology.

Certifications

CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Cloud+ CompTIA Project+ SANS GIAC Cloud Security Automation AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner LPI Linux Essentials Splunk Certified Core Power User

Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing - AWS | Exp May 2025

Relevant coursework includes Linux Foundations, Business of IT - Project Management, Data Systems Administration, Managing Cloud Security, Scripting and Automation, AWS Cloud Architecture, and Cloud Deployment Operations.

George Mason University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Dec 2015

Relevant coursework included Business and Organizational Ethics, Managing People and Organizations in a Global Economy, and Organizational Communication.

Experience

Booz Allen Hamilton

Cloud Security Engineer | Jan 2023 - Present

Design, develop, and maintain cloud infrastructure and services for global space missions.

Deploy applications, manage data storage and user accounts, and optimize performance and security within Dev, Test, and Production cloud environments.

Utilize Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) management to provision and configure AWS resources while using DevSecOps tools to streamline the CI/CD pipeline.

Develop, review, and update System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) and supporting RMF artifacts in accordance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 and NS2 policies to achieve IATT/ATO.

Assist IA Lead with user account management for classified cloud-based information systems.

Oversee the implementation of 500+ security controls, gather body of evidence (BoE) and collaborate with infrastructure team to create 150+ comprehensive test cases.

Configure and maintain Splunk dashboards, generate reports, and actively monitor and analyze security events for incident detection and response.

MindPoint Group

Incident Response Analyst | Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

Utilized SIEM (Splunk and Sumo Logic) to monitor enterprise networks and systems, detect notables, and respond to threats that are directed against DOJ and HUD systems.

Collaborated with senior analysts, engineering and CIRT team to assist with efficient triage and remediation of events in the incident queue.

Responded and documented any activities performed during the handling of any incident in a 24x7 operational environment to meet SLA objectives.

Utilized Microsoft Defender and Azure Active Directory to investigate phishing campaigns and JIRA to create and track tickets.

General knowledge of incident response methodologies and frameworks including NIST SP 800-61 and MITRE ATT&CK.

Spry Methods

Senior Techincal Recruiter/Manager | Nov 2016 - Oct 2021

Manage full life cycle recruitment efforts including sourcing and identifying passive and active candidates, refining job descriptions, conducting phone screens, and negotiating compensation.

Collaborate with hiring managers, program managers, and senior executives by proposing new hiring techniques, organizing interviews, and complying with OFCCP and other federal regulations.

Prepare, analyze, and interpret reports and other data to monitor applicant flow, selection, and turnover rates to then present to management on a weekly basis.

Successfully hired 45% of all new employees by utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, Dice, Indeed, Hiretaul, iCIMS, Lever, career fairs, networking events, and building an extensive pipeline.

Conduct Boolean searches for IT, cyber security, financial management, and non-technical professionals including DevOps Engineers, Scrum Masters, Penetration Testers, Security Engineers, Cloud Security Architects, ISSOs, Auditors, Financial Analysts, and Program Mangers with clearance levels up to TS/SCI with Poly.

East Payment Solutions

Account Manager | Jul 2016 - Oct 2016

Capital One Bank

Bilingual Teller, Universal Branch Associate/Banker | Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

Skills

Current Project: Cloud Resume Challenge.

Software/Tools: AWS, Linux, Terraform, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Splunk, Tenable Nessus Security Center.

Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish with over 10 years of translation experience.

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Client Testimonials

  • Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

    Steve Jobs

  • Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

    Mr. Adobe

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