Carlos Gainza
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
Serving the Lord faithfully for 15 years by reaching people for Christ through effective preaching and teaching of God’s Word. Also counseling and providing spiritual guidance, with a strong commitment to helping individuals and families grow in their faith. Proven ability to engage and inspire diverse congregations, fostering a sense of community and outreach. Eager to contribute my expertise in preaching, teaching, leadership and community service to further the mission of His church and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. I also have 19 years of experience in Information Technology and now working in the field of Cybersecurity. Leading teams to implement robust security measures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and safeguarding organizational assets. Expertise in incident response, vulnerability management, and security awareness training, coupled with strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate potential threats. Committed to fostering a culture of security awareness and resilience within the organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Pastor
Jesucristo Es El Salvador
2015.09 - 2023.03
- Collaborated with fellow pastors to develop a cohesive vision for church direction and programs.
- Increased membership retention by creating targeted small group initiatives catering to diverse interests and needs within the congregation.
- Assisted in managing daily church operations including facility maintenance, event planning, and staff supervision.
- Promoted spiritual growth among members with regular Bible study sessions and prayer meetings.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering guidance, support, and counseling services.
- Played an instrumental role in conflict resolution efforts within the church, mediating disputes and facilitating peaceful solutions.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Bible Study Teacher
Home/Other Church
2009.03 - 2023.03
- Evaluated student performance regularly through tests and quizzes, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-life examples and relatable anecdotes into lessons.
- Promoted spiritual growth among youth members by facilitating Bible study sessions and group discussions on faith-based topics.
- Promoted personal discipleship by offering diverse Bible study opportunities for all age groups in the congregation.
- Implemented creative approaches to Bible study sessions that encouraged active participation from all group members, resulting in increased understanding of scriptural teachings.
- Organized and led weekly Bible study sessions, promoting theological understanding and personal reflection among participants.
- Assisted in organizing workshops on topics such as evangelism methods or Bible study techniques, enhancing the spiritual growth of participants.
Cybersecurity Manager
Miami Beach Community Health Center
2019.06 - Current
- Maintained availability, integrity, and confidentiality of all MBCHC computing environments, web, networks, systems, and information assets encompassing 300+ systems.
- Reduced data loss through implementation of new backup methodologies.
- Conducted security awareness training for new employees and IT staff.
- Implemented and Manage 8 firewalls located at over 4 sites with 40+ Cisco Switches and 36 Meraki AP’s
- Established effective incident reporting mechanisms for employees to report suspicious activities or concerns related to information security quickly.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential application in strengthening overall security posture.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the cybersecurity team, fostering innovation and collaboration among members.
- Delivered cybersecurity training programs, raising employee awareness on potential threats and best practices.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on current threat landscape trends by attending conferences, webinars, and engaging in professional networking opportunities.
- Enhanced network security by implementing multi-factor authentication and intrusion detection systems.
- Implemented data loss prevention strategies, safeguarding valuable company information from unauthorized access.
- Influenced executive decision-making through concise presentations on cybersecurity risks, trends, and best practices.
- Reduced cybersecurity risks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
- Monitored confidential company data and mitigated hacking through network systems updates.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Wrote strategic business plans outlining need for departmental information technology resources.
- Liaised with other departments to minimize network interruptions and possible downtimes.
- Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support network operations.
Network Administrator
Miami Beach Community Health Center
2011.06 - 2019.06
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
- Improved network efficiency by implementing and managing system updates and patches.
- Monitored system performance and responded to alerts.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Enhanced network security through installation, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls and antivirus software.
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of IT issues.
- Maximized uptime by performing routine maintenance on servers, switches, routers, and other networking equipment.
- Managed computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
- Contributed to strategic planning, advising senior management on technology trends and network infrastructure needs.
- Simplified IT support by developing centralized helpdesk system for tracking and resolving network issues.
- Supported business growth, planning, and executing network expansions to accommodate new office locations.
- Increased efficiency in network troubleshooting with implementation of advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Campus Network Administrator
Florida Career College
2006.07 - 2011.03
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Enhanced network security through installation, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls and antivirus software.
- Verified continuity of computer and telephone system services for users..
- Streamlined network operations with deployment of automated software updates and patch management processes.
- Reduced system downtime, proactively monitoring network performance and addressing issues before they escalated.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Installed and configured network printers and other peripheral devices.
- Planned and implemented upgrades to system hardware and software.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Engineering
Florida Career College - Miami
Miami, FL06.2006
Skills
Biblical teaching
Spiritual leadership
Discipleship training
Small Group Facilitation
Sermon Preparation
Youth ministry
Congregational care
Prayer guidance
Social Media Engagement
Community Service
Preaching
Biblical Knowledge
Biblically based
Teaching
Public Speaking
Network Engineering
System Architecture
Cybersecurity Expertise
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
TCP/IP protocol
System Testing
Network Security
Infrastructure development
Firewalls
IT infrastructure proficiency
Switches and routers
Security management
Team Training
Reliability
Team Collaboration
Threat Intelligence
Endpoint Security
Security Awareness Training
Operating System Security
Social Engineering
Data protection
Security Architecture
Wireless Security
Incident Response
Patch management
Intrusion Detection
Vulnerability Assessment
Network protocols
Disaster Recovery Planning
Adaptability and Flexibility
Decision-Making
Adaptability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cybersecurity Manager
Miami Beach Community Health Center
2019.06 - Current
Co-Pastor
Jesucristo Es El Salvador
2015.09 - 2023.03
Network Administrator
Miami Beach Community Health Center
2011.06 - 2019.06
Bible Study Teacher
Home/Other Church
2009.03 - 2023.03
Campus Network Administrator
Florida Career College
2006.07 - 2011.03
Associate of Science - Computer Engineering
Florida Career College - Miami
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