Hard Skills

- Threat Detection & Incident Response

- Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management

- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

- Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)

- API Security & Secure Coding Practices

- Regulatory Compliance (PCI DSS, SOC 2, PSD2)

- Firewall & IDS/IPS Configuration

- Data Encryption & Key Management

- Fraud Prevention & AML Techniques

- Machine Learning Based Anomaly Detection

Soft Skills

- Analytical & Critical Thinking

- Problem Solving under Pressure

- Cross-functional Collaboration

- Communication & Report Writing

- Agile & DevSecOps Practices

- Continuous Learning & Adaptability

*Senior Cybersecurity Analyst*

**FinSecure Technologies**, New York, NY

June 2022 – Present

- Led a team implementing an AI-driven threat detection system, reducing false positives by 35% and accelerating response times.

- Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments across the company’s digital banking platform, patching critical gaps that mitigated potential data breaches.

- Developed automation scripts in Python and PowerShell for incident triage, improving efficiency of threat response workflows.

- Collaborated with product teams on API security best practices, enhancing secure developer onboarding and client data protection.

- Ensured compliance with PCI DSS and PSD2 regulations through rigorous audits and documentation.

*Cybersecurity Analyst*

**FinTech Innovate**, Jersey City, NJ

August 2018 – May 2022

- Monitored multi-layered security infrastructure to identify and address emerging threats, minimizing downtime and fraud incidents.

- Managed the implementation of an enterprise SIEM system (Splunk), enabling real-time visibility and forensic analysis of security events.

- Led penetration testing efforts that uncovered critical vulnerabilities in mobile banking apps, overseeing remedial action.

- Conducted weekly security awareness training for staff emphasizing phishing prevention and password hygiene.

- Participated in a cross-departmental team to design a secure onboarding process integrating biometric authentication.

*Junior Security Analyst*

**Digital Assets Corp**, Newark, NJ

June 2016 – July 2018

- Supported incident response operations for suspected cyber incidents, reducing resolution times by 20%.

- Assisted in the deployment of encryption solutions for customer transaction data, aligning with industry standards.

- Maintained up-to-date threat intelligence feeds and documented security procedures.

- Contributed to compliance documentation and audit preparation for federal and state regulators.

**Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance**

New York University, New York, NY

*Graduated: May 2016*

- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – 2024

- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – 2021

- AWS Certified Security – Specialty – 2023

- PCI DSS Certified Professional – 2022

Secure Transaction Monitoring System

Designed and implemented an AI-powered module that tracked anomalous transaction patterns, decreasing fraudulent transactions by 28%. Integrated the system with existing fraud prevention platforms and enhanced real-time alerts.

Cloud Security Framework Deployment

Led a migration project to AWS with a focus on secure architecture; introduced automated compliance checks using CloudFormation and security baselines, ensuring continuous adherence to PCI standards during the transition.

- SIEM: Splunk, QRadar, Azure Sentinel

- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure

- Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash

- Firewalls & IDS/IPS: Palo Alto, Snort, Suricata

- Vulnerability Scanners: Nessus, Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP

- Network Protocols & Encryption: TLS/SSL, VPNs

- DevSecOps Tools: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)