Chester L Collada
IT / Cybersecurity Professional
Spring,TX
Summary
Certified as a CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester, and AAS IT/Cybersecurity graduate. Accomplished IT Professional with a strong foundation of 20 years of hands-on experience in installing, troubleshooting, and supporting a wide variety of PC and server computer systems. Truly believe in continuously improving and updating myself and knowledge in the IT field. Currently pursuing as an IT/Cybersecurity Professional.
Objective: To leverage expertise and passion for IT/Cybersecurity by contributing to an organization's success. Dedicated to protecting digital assets, implementing robust security measures, and mitigating risks in today's increasingly complex threat landscape. By applying the knowledge and skills attained, I aim to make a significant impact in safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening overall security posture.
"Passionate about Cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and fostering a healthy workplace environment through effective communication. My objective is to utilize the expertise and dedication to contribute to an organization's success by implementing robust security measures and protecting digital assets."
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
Certificates
Work History
Driver
Rideshare, Uber/Lyft
Houston, Texas
09.2019 - Current
- Provided convenient and safe transportation services to over 7,500 ride requests.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Maintained a 4.99 and above rating by delivering high-quality customer service and meeting customer requests.
Lead Technician
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Houston, Texas
08.2012 - 11.2017
- Planned, scheduled, coordinated and delegated daily work to team of 25 employees, including builders, testers, auditors and repair technicians.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees to keep morale high simultaneously ensuring adherence to standards of quality and going above production numbers.
- Facilitated communication to different teams horizontally and vertically to address current issues and important updates.
- Configured, troubleshot, repaired, and retested server issues to meet company's quality standards and customer requirements.
Server Validator
Icon Information Consultants - HP
Houston, Texas
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Validated servers using diagnostic tools for a multitude number of hardware and software configurations.
- Troubleshot, resolved, and communicated hardware, software, and diagnostic script issues.
- Effectively communicated errors or issues to software integrators and engineers using QUIX-PCT ticketing application.
- Documented entire validation process, noting changes or alterations completed.
Engineering Technician
PCS Computer Technology Solutions
Houston, Texas
05.2011 - 10.2011
- Supported refurbished laptop testers by preparing and providing test equipment and troubleshooting software, and network issues.
- Increased testing efficiency by improving testing processes, installing necessary drivers and updated test packages.
- Modified test script accordingly and conducted thorough testing for pilot programs to support recently released products.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
Server Technician
National Employment Services - HP
Houston, Texas
07.2006 - 05.2011
- Configured, troubleshot, repaired, and retested server issues to meet company's quality standards and customer requirements.
- Performed tasks such as downloading images, setting up RAID drives and partitions, IP addressing, clustering, and operating system configurations.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.
- Improved overall team building through support, training, troubleshooting, improvements and communication of system changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Security
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas 09.2018 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Science (Non-Graduate) - Computer Science
San Beda University
San Miguel, Manila, Philippines 06.1997 - 2002.03
High School Diploma -
Claret School
Quezon City, Philippines 06.1993 - 1997.03
Skills
Hardware, software and network component installation
Certification
CompTIA A+ Core & A+ Microsoft Windows Service Technician
Timeline
CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-001
10-2021
EJPT – eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester
08-2021
CompTIA CySA+ CS0-002
05-2021
CompTIA Security+ SY0-501
02-2021
CompTIA Network+ N10-007
12-2020
Driver
Rideshare, Uber/Lyft
09.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology Security
San Jacinto College
09.2018 - 2020.05
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
11-2015
Lead Technician
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
08.2012 - 11.2017
Server Validator
Icon Information Consultants - HP
11.2011 - 08.2012
Engineering Technician
PCS Computer Technology Solutions
05.2011 - 10.2011
Server Technician
National Employment Services - HP
07.2006 - 05.2011
CompTIA A+ Core & A+ Microsoft Windows Service Technician
01-2004
Bachelor of Science (Non-Graduate) - Computer Science
San Beda University
06.1997 - 2002.03
High School Diploma -
Claret School
06.1993 - 1997.03
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