Kelvin Gonzales

DRIVEN, CREATIVE & TECHNICAL

I'm a Senior IT Security Analyst who doesn't like security to become a hindrance over functionality.

I enjoy scripting. I love to work with new technologies and implement innovative solutions. Its rewarding to help end-user with their challenges to improve their tasks and troubleshoot any errors. I want to automate processes and workflows to save time and be able to work on more valuable responsibility.

I am an aspiring developer. I feel like a detective when I code. There is a problem that I need to solve and I am looking for the solution. Debugging leaves trails that will lead me to a clue on how to solve the case. In the end, its rewarding when I get the job done. Case closed!

I love the world of technology. I am fascinated how it can help people do things more efficient. However, it can become a double edge sword where it can make us very inefficient hehe.

Exp:

Senior IT Security Analyst (January 2023 - Current)

• Research current threat trends to analyze organization impact
• Design the implementation of new security solutions
• Support security baselines, policies and maintenance of the current security solutions
• Operate current security solution through responding to incidents/alerts

IT Security Analyst (October 2018 - January 2023)

• Maintaining LAN, WAN and server architecture
• Solve existing security issues, such as viruses or hardware malfunction
• Patch current system infrastructure and supported software
• Reporting security analysis findings
• Analyzing and implementing new security protocols and technologies
• Maintaining virtual private networks, firewalls, email security and web protocols, security and programs

Network Administrator (May 2016 - October 2018)

• Provide end user support for Vancouver office and remote offices
• Deploy desktop machines, laptops, tablets and mobile phones for end users
• Assist in creating image for desktop deployment
• Provide system documentation for end users and team members
• Maintain backup operations
• Troubleshoot issues relating to software and hardware
• Ensure data center is tidy and recycle computer equipment as requiHtitle
• Maintain security through encrypting laptops, providing security tokens for end users and preserving port security for the local network
• Involve in network maintenance tasks including disk clean up on workstations, printer maintenance and hardware inventory
• Setup of audio/video equipment for meetings and presentations

Skills:

School:

Simon Fraser University

• Bachelors of Science in Interactive Arts and Technology (June 2016)

Projects

3D First-Person Arcade Fighting Game - Windows Platform

I was the lead programmer in the team. I suggested a strategy on how we are going to implement the game. During implementation, it did not work out as planned so I was able to quickly set out another strategy that will make us complete it in time.

3D Weather App - Angular Web App

I was one of the developers in the project. It was a challenge to merge our code together so I suggested a procedure so that we do not break our current build when adding new features. I worked with the designer on our 3D environment. When we were discussing about it, I was be able to suggest whether it would be feasible with the time constraint that we had or not.

ConceptuArt - Website with a Database

This was an individual project. I set out a plan that would be transferable in the different steps of creating the website. It was to set a scope for the plan, execute and implement, and then test it. In doing this, I was able to create a well structure database with important key information and a design layout that is simple, reactive and user-friendly. I was able to make my website function properly and include fixes for abnormal cases so it continues to work.

kelv.gonzales@gmail.com

@lcelvin

gonz-kelv