Altino Fernando
Houston,TX
Summary
Information Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Analyst
Sonangol USA
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure.
- Provided safety reports and data analysis to building managers to inform security processes.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
Volunteer (CloudAthon)
University Of Houston
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Help Desk Technician
Houston Community College
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Installed, modified, and repaired software and hardware to resolve technical issues.
- Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2025
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2019
Skills
- Help Desk Support
- Hardware Components
- Switches and Routers
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Issue and Resolution Tracking
- Splunk SIEM
- Information Confidentiality
- Linux Server
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Systems Development Life-Cycle
- Encryption
- Python
- Data Encryption
- Systems Analysis
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Coursera, 07/2023
Timeline
Volunteer (CloudAthon)
University Of Houston
02.2022 - 05.2022
Security Analyst
Sonangol USA
08.2020 - 12.2022
Help Desk Technician
Houston Community College
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
University of Houston
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College