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Cybersecurity Professional Profile

Professional Summary

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I am a cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in network security, threat detection, and incident response. My experience includes monitoring and analyzing security events, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing system hardening techniques to mitigate risks. I have worked with SIEM solutions, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nikto, and OpenVAS.

I graduated with a Master’s in Cybersecurity Engineering from the University of San Diego and hold both the CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ certifications. I'm committed to strengthening security postures and responding to evolving cyber threats. Passionate about proactive defense and continuous learning, I aim to apply my knowledge to help create a safer and more resilient digital environment.

Work Experience

IT Support Specialist & Parallegal

The Saint Jeans Law Firm

San Diego CA

June 2022 - Present

  • Drafted, prepared, and filed various legal documents, including motions, petitions, contracts, and court filings, ensuring strict adherence to legal procedures, court regulations, and submission deadlines.
  • Managed highly sensitive client information, enforcing data privacy and confidentiality protocols in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Provided Tier-1 and Tier-2 technical support for internal teams, resolving application errors, troubleshooting system malfunctions, and maintaining overall IT infrastructure integrity.
  • Designed and developed a client-facing website for the law firm to provide essential information, services, and resources to existing and potential clients.
  • Built the platform using Laravel, PHP, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and MySQL, ensuring a modern, responsive, and user-friendly interface.
  • Orchestrated a fully automated GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline, enabling seamless deployments with zero downtime and ensuring rapid delivery of new updates.
  • Oversaw the application’s production environment, including server configuration, performance optimization, and security hardening to maintain reliability and protect client data.

Cyber Security Engineer 1

University of San Diego

San Diego CA

December 2024 - June 2025

  • Deployed cloud-based cybersecurity lab simulating enterprise infrastructure using Linode.
  • Provisioned and configured Windows Server (Domain Controller & File Server), Ubuntu, CentOS, and Windows desktops, all integrated into Active Directory for centralized management.
  • Implemented VPN access, network segmentation, and firewall rules to secure the lab environment and support remote access.

Software Engineer

Caritas

Hinche, Haiti

March 2017 - February 2019

  • Led the end-to-end development of a custom credit service management system using the PHP Laravel framework with a MySQL backend, streamlining loan processes including application intake, late payment notifications, and automated reporting.
  • Worked closely with finance and program teams to translate complex loan management workflows into automated, scalable, and user-friendly software solutions.
  • Reduced overdue loans by 40% by implementing efficient loan tracking and automated borrower notification workflows, significantly improving loan recovery rates.
  • Developed and enforced a robust role-based access control (RBAC) system, limiting unauthorized access and ensuring high data integrity and confidentiality across the application.

Education

Master's

University of San Diego

Cyber Security Engineering

September 2023 - May 2025

Master's

Vietnam National University

Networks and Communication Systems

March 2019 - September 2020

Bachelor's

Ecole Superieure d'Infotronique

Computer Science

September 2012 - June 2016

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerrability Assessment
Log Analysis
Incident Detection
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Asset and Configuration Management
Patch Management
Security Hardening
Network Traffic Monitoring
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Monitoring
Firewall, IDS/IPS, and Network Security Configuration

Networking

Network Design and Architecture
Network Segmentation and VLAN Management

Programming

PHP (Laravel Framework)
Python
Vibe Coding

Soft Skills

Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Adaptability and willingness to learn

Certifications

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

April 2024

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CompTIA CYSA+

CompTIA

June 2025

View Certificate