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David Solarte

Miami,Fl

Summary

Logical Penetration Tester polished in infiltrating computer systems to detect and address vulnerabilities and reviewing and providing feedback for information security fixes. 4-year background in Network Security paired with excellent insight into computer forensics and systems analysis. Meticulous and detail-oriented professional, bringing outstanding troubleshooting, problem-solving and documentation abilities.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Tester

Emagined Security
11.2020 - Current
  • Conducted IT audit assessments for systems or applications to recommend solutions to mitigate risks.
  • Analyzed security policies for usefulness and value to suggest security policy improvements.
  • Assessed threats, risks and vulnerabilities from emerging security issues to advise pertinent stakeholders on appropriate measures.
  • Conducted and participated in annual disaster recovery exercises.
  • Recommended IT security improvements to achieve system confidentiality, integrity and availability.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Network Engineer

Nexgen Networks
11.2022 - Current
    • Assisted with implementation and support of network monitoring tools.
    • Provided network support services for devices such as routers, switches and other hardware.
    • Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
    • Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
    • Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
    • Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, switches/routers

Network Field Technician

Lansight Technology
11.2019 - 11.2020
    • Network maintenance and troubleshooting for multiple clients such as doctor's offices, retail stores and small city government.
    • Check backups, network latency, update management, firewall and endpoint protection management (sophos central).
    • Helpdesk support: assisted customers calling in reporting issues such as crashes,account lockouts, software issues, email issues and security issues.
    • Physical installation of network equipment and hardware.
    • Assisted with email migrations from internal exchange servers to Office 365.
    • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Bartender

Martini Bar Doral And Others
01.2006 - 06.2020
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights and weekends.
  • Recruited and trained new bartenders and barbacks to help maintain talented team.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2025

No Degree - Cyber Security Bootcamp

University of Miami
Miami, FL
06-2022

Skills

    • Windows Server
    • Active Directory
    • Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, Kali)
    • Network connectivity troubleshooting
    • Basic configurations on routers and switches
      • Hardening network devices
      • Firewall configurations
      • Ethical hacking, common vulnerabilities and exploits
      • Scripting and basic programming
      • Cisco Equipment Familiarity

Certification

  • EC-Council Certified Cyber Technician
  • Security+
  • Cisco CCENT

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Network Engineer

Nexgen Networks
11.2022 - Current

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Tester

Emagined Security
11.2020 - Current

Network Field Technician

Lansight Technology
11.2019 - 11.2020

Bartender

Martini Bar Doral And Others
01.2006 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Western Governors University

No Degree - Cyber Security Bootcamp

University of Miami
David Solarte