Manuel Alejandro Lugo Torres
Killeen,TX
Summary
Cybersecurity student and IT graduate with expertise in policy development, incident response, and access management. Proven ability to analyze information systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Experienced in system and network installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, with proficiency in the NIST 800-53 framework and risk management. Successfully implemented security measures and conducted vulnerability assessments, contributing to improved system security and reduced data breach incidents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction SPC Engineer
United States Army
Killeen, TX
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Project Management and Execution: Directed multiple construction projects, including infrastructure and facility enhancements, from conception to completion. Maintained rigorous compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards and safety protocols, ensuring each phase adhered to required technical specifications, budget limitations, and project timelines.
- Leadership and Team Coordination: Demonstrated strong leadership by managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and soldiers, often under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions.
- Technical Proficiency in Equipment Maintenance: Ensured operational readiness of heavy construction equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, and cranes, through routine maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical issues. A proactive approach to equipment upkeep led to a 20% reduction in downtime, enhancing project efficiency and extending equipment life. Developed deep technical expertise in diagnosing and resolving machinery issues, allowing swift interventions during critical operations.
- Resource Optimization and Efficiency: Conducted in-depth analysis of material needs and equipment allocations, reducing project costs by implementing strategies to optimize resource use. Utilized advanced scheduling and logistics planning to minimize waste and increase efficiency, contributed to saving the Army thousands of dollars per project while upholding high standards of quality.
Quality Control SPC
Haartz Corporation
Acton, Massachusetts
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Conducted precise quality control inspections on automotive and industrial materials, verifying adherence to Haartz Corporation's rigorous quality standards and industry regulations. Spearheaded quality checks across multiple production stages to detect inconsistencies early and reduced final product defects by over 15%.
- Process Improvement Initiatives: Identified quality issues and provided data-driven insights for continuous process improvement, working directly with R&D to align quality goals with production processes.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Collaborated closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues efficiently. Coordinated quality feedback loops between departments, enabling faster corrective actions reduced defect rates by 20%, and improved production line stability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL09-2025
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL07.2024
Associate - Construction Engineering
US Naval Construction
Gulfport, MSSkills
- Linux, Windows Server 2016/2019, Windows Workstation 8/10, Mac OS, Apache, Active Directory
- Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
- VMWare ESXi
- PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, NIST 800-53 R5, NIST CSF, NIST Privacy Framework, CMMC, Software/System Development Life Cycle
- VMWare, VirtualBox, Nessus, NMAP, OWASP, Wireshark, OpenSSL, CyberChef, MITRE ATT&CK
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Microsoft SQL, Python, PowerShell, BASH
- LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN
- Strong analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Network security
- Project management
- Risk management
- Organizing
- Testing software and hardware problems
- Team player
- Customer service
Certification
- Linux Command Line (LinkedIn)
- Project management Quality and communication(LinkedIn)
- PM small Projects(LinkedIn)
- Cloud computing(LinkedIn)
- WordPress Essential(LinkedIn)
- Linux PM and Repositories(LinkedIn)
- Python(LinkedIn)
- Kubernetes(LinkedIn)
- Learning Ansible(LinkedIn)
Projects And Coursework
- Conducted comprehensive analysis and delivered detailed presentations to upper management on compliance and security controls required for a local eyecare provider, leveraging the knowledge of PCI DSS, the NIST Privacy Framework, and the seven domains of IT.
- Established a new system and structure for a migrating law firm by creating a network topology, evaluating pricing and quality of assets, configuring initial network setup and access management, documenting procedures for IT staff, and delivering presentations to upper management throughout the process.
- Produced comprehensive documentation on data backup, data retention, IAM, password, patch management, SDLC, security maturity, PCI DSS compliance policies, and a security plan for a growing ecommerce organization utilizing the NIST 800-53 framework.
Personal Information
Cybersecurity Specialist
Languages
- English, second language
- Spanish, Native language
Clearance
Active 'Secret' clearance
Military Service
US Army, Honorable discharge, Strong discipline, Work ethic, Leadership capabilities
Timeline
Construction SPC Engineer
United States Army
11.2020 - 07.2023
Quality Control SPC
Haartz Corporation
08.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Full Sail University
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Full Sail University
Associate - Construction Engineering
US Naval Construction
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