David Macias
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated and bilingual (English/Spanish) IT professional with military reserve experience, recognized as Sailor of the Month for exceptional work ethic and dedication. Skilled in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks using Cisco technologies. Experienced in network security and threat detection, leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective safeguards. Knowledgeable in cybersecurity frameworks, best practices, and protocols, with a proactive approach to maintaining secure and resilient systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perishable Rep
H-E-B
07.2019 - Current
- Stock merchandise and organize remaining stock to create pallets.
- Assist customers questions and concerns regarding purchases/products.
- Train over 10 employees on day-to-day duties.
- Opened cartons and priced items accurately, maintaining store shelves fully stocked according to tag allocations.
- Rotated perishable merchandise to facilitate quick product searches.
- Coordinated with the receiving department to ensure prompt unloading and proper storage of perishable deliveries, maintaining product integrity from arrival to display.
- Trained team members in proper food safety practices, resulting in a consistently clean and compliant workspace.
- Increased sales by creating eye-catching displays that showcased high-quality perishable items.
Security
US Navy
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Handle satellite, wireless, and radio communication systems, and making sure all military equipment is connected and secure.
- Monitored, and secure navy information systems against cyber threats, which includes implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and anti virus protections.
- Maintained 25 DRAKE systems, making sure they are working properly, troubleshooting, performing system diagnostic, monitoring signal interference, ensuring network connectivity, managing the drone electronic warfare capabilities and are ready to protect against aerial threats.
- Maintained and supported 45 JCREWS electronic systems by performing software updates, hardware diagnostics, and network integrity checks for operational readiness against IED threats.
- Established data security plan and robust data recovery strategies.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Implemented security measures for web applications, safeguarding sensitive client information.
Engineman
US Navy
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted over 200 sailors by troubleshooting any personal/military computer issues
- Kept all military computers systems, operations, and communications updated, and processing.
- Made sure all 200 sailors had an NMCI account and completed all certifications needed for their military CAC card, and assisted with their SAAR form.
- Operated, maintained, and repaired diesel engines, and auxiliary machinery on small boats.
- Conducted regular maintenance on refrigeration, air conditioning, and hydraulic systems.
- Responsible of managing logbooks and records of machinery operations.
- Enhanced fuel efficiency with optimization of engine components and systems.
- Increased team productivity by effectively collaborating with fellow Engineman in various projects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Lone Star College
Houston, TX12.2023
Skills
- Python
- Nmap
- VMware
- Wireshark
- MS Office
- Network Security
- Risk Assessment
- Malware Analysis
- Information Security
- Vulnerability
- Incident Response
- System and Network Troubleshooting
- Installation of PCs
- Hardware and network troubleshooting
- Software troubleshooting
Certification
- Comptia A+ Certification certified April 2025
- Comptia Network+ certification Expected: August 2025
- CCNAv7
- Enterprise Networking Security and Automation April. 2023
- Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials December. 2022
- Introduction to Networks Certification October. 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security
US Navy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Engineman
US Navy
01.2021 - 01.2023
Perishable Rep
H-E-B
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Lone Star College
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