Leonardo Tellez
King Soopers
Aurora,CO
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Self-motivated professional with expertise in programming and scripting, complemented by a solid foundation in IT operations. Known for leveraging analytical skills to identify issues and enhance process improvement initiatives.
Work History
Operations & Inventory
1 Year 5 Months- Maintained accurate daily inventory records and performed discrepancy analysis, supporting asset tracking procedures analogous to internal inventory management in enterprise environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified and resolved operational issues proactively, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, escalating incidents when needed, and documenting resolutions in accordance with standard procedures.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with team members during high-demand periods, demonstrating strong communication, task prioritization, and reliability under time-sensitive conditions aligned with SLAdriven workflows.
- Applied written communication skills to log issues and communicate status updates, supporting a process-improvement mindset focused on reducing operational risk.
Volunteer
4 Years 8 Months- Assisted in organizing weekly gaming events, enhancing community engagement and participation.
- Coordinated logistics for gaming competitions, ensuring smooth operations and participant satisfaction.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers on club procedures and event management best practices, fostering skill development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
- Gaming Club Member
- Dungeons and Dragons Club Member
- Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Operating Systems, Database Systems, Cryptography Fundamentals, Data Structures & Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, AI & Machine Learning
- Minor: Economics
Skills
Cryptography & Security: PKI concepts
encryption protocols (Data at Rest
Data in Flight
Transaction Data)
FIPS 140-2 standards
key management fundamentals
certificate management
CompTIA Security+
Operating Systems & Platforms: Linux (multiple distributions)
Windows; command-line proficiency for system administration and troubleshooting
Database & Data Protection: SQL
Native and Transparent Data Encryption concepts
database design
and analysis
Programming & Scripting: Python
C
C++
C#
Scala
NodeJS
SQL; scripting for automation and security tooling
Cloud & Infrastructure: Docker (containerized environments); familiarity with cloud security and data protection concepts
IT & Operations: Ticketing system operations
incident resolution
change control processes
Jira
Agile/Scrum methodologies
Compliance & Documentation: Audit support documentation
process documentation
SLA-aware operations
inventory management
Soft Skills: Collaborative team player
detail-oriented
self-motivated
strong written and verbal communication (English & Spanish)
Accomplishments
Hands-on experience in network security, cryptography fundamentals, and information security principles. Holding an active CompTIA Security+ certification, demonstrating foundational knowledge in PKI concepts, encryption protocols, key management, and data protection. Proficient in Linux environments, scripting (Python, C/C++), and database technologies, including SQL-based systems relevant to Transparent Data Encryption workflows. Experienced in ticketing and incident resolution processes.
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ (Candidate ID: COMP001023019302 | Active)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations & Inventory
King Soopers
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Volunteer
CU Boulder Gaming Club
09.2019 - 05.2024Read More
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Arts from Computer Science
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