ABOUT Gabriel

I’m a first-generation Dominican-American cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in computer science and hands-on experience in cloud security, threat detection, and incident response. I’m passionate about protecting systems, analyzing threats, and solving complex security challenges through curiosity and continuous learning.

I build and refine my skills through enterprise styled-labs, simulations, and certifications across various platforms, including TryHackMe, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. My goal is to leverage technical expertise and practical experience to help organizations strengthen their defenses and secure critical data.

Fluent in English and Spanish, I bring cultural awareness and adaptability to technical problem-solving, collaboration, and stakeholder communication in diverse teams.

Technical Skills

  • Security Tools: Splunk, Wazuh, Suricata, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, IDS/IPS, Firewalls

  • Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2025 (AD/GPO/Domain), Linux (Kali, Ubuntu), macOS, ChromeOS

  • Support and Remote Tools: Spiceworks, AnyDesk, Microsoft Defender

  • Networking: TCP/IP, OSI model, VLANs, STP, Routing
    Cloud & Virtualization: AWS (IAM, EC2, S3, VPC), Azure (RBAC, Key Vaults)

  • Languages: English and Spanish (fluent)

Education

  • Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
    Expected Graduation: January 2026
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude
    Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
    Graduated: September 2023

Certifications

  • CompTIA CySA+, Pentest+, Security+, Network+, A+
  • Microsoft AZ-900, SC-900
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • TryHackMe SAL1 (Security Analyst Level 1)
  • ISC2 Certified Cybersecurity (CC)
  • Certified Cybersecurity Rubric Evaluator (CCRE)

Experience

Long-term Substitute Teacher
East Ramapo Central School District, Spring Valley, NY | Nov. 2023 – Present

  • Troubleshoot Chromebook login, Wi-Fi, and peripheral issues.
  • Supported Lexia, Schoology, Freckle, Google Workspace, and Smartboard use
  • Assisted state testing with English-Spanish translation and tech troubleshooting 
  • Taught 6 English New Learners courses while coordinating with parents and staff
  • Generated reports and monitored performance data to track student progress
  • Currently teaching 5 Spanish courses across multiple proficiency levels    

What I’m Working On

I’m sharpening my cybersecurity skills through hands-on labs and real-world projects. Check out My Projects or Windows Server setups, help desk simulations, Cisco Packet Tracer labs, and cloud exercises, and visit my Blog insights and current trends in cybersecurity and cloud technology.