Michael Alvarado
Director of Cyber Security at Forensics And Security Technology - Cal Poly FAST- Claim this Profile
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Forensics And Security Technology - Cal Poly FAST
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United States
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Computer and Network Security
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Cyber Security
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Mar 2023 - Present
- Research critical and key components of infrastructure like networks, servers, hardware, security, or cloud computing. - Lead groups of students through developing new methods to support club activities by creating virtual environments and containers using both Azure and AWS resources. - Create the annual FAST CTF (Capture The Flag) - cyber security competition - Lead direction of research teams, designate and manage roles/responsibilities for team leaders. Facilitate the resources needed for substantial research and results. Show less
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Associated Students Inc. at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Information Technology Administrative Assistant
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Dec 2022 - Present
Student Worker Position as IT Administration - Provide technical support in-person, by phone, or through remote desktop tools to end-users - Assist in providing troubleshooting of computer hardware and software-related issues Assist in configuration, testing, deployment, and routine maintenance of technical equipment such as: desktops, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, hand scanners, printers, scanners, and various peripherals - Assist with routine auditing of computer hardware inventory and supplies - Collaborated with ASI departments to gather functional requirements for IT projects and assists with the planning, coordination, and communication between various stakeholders - Assist with the research, development, and workability study of new technologies - Assist with evaluating current technological resources and analysis of technical needs throughout organization - Assist with the creation of technical and procedural documentation - Assist ASI Administration Office with various projects and assignments as needed - Plan and lead projects as assigned Show less
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Small Business Owner
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Nov 2016 - Present
• Served as a Systems Manager to business owners, analyzed current networks and determine a plan for upgrading various parts of network and negotiate with vendors for highest level of value and service. • Administrate, configure and diagnose Cisco SonicWall Network Router/firewalls, Switching and Routing devices • Managed international customer accounts efficiently by completing business owner requests such as completing office migration from remote locations. • Served as a Systems Manager to business owners, analyzed current networks and determine a plan for upgrading various parts of network and negotiate with vendors for highest level of value and service. • Administrate, configure and diagnose Cisco SonicWall Network Router/firewalls, Switching and Routing devices • Managed international customer accounts efficiently by completing business owner requests such as completing office migration from remote locations.
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TeamLogicIT
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United States
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Senior Technician
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May 2018 - Jan 2019
senior technician • Plan, prepare, direct, and review email and software migrations (local exchange to hosted webservice) • Analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently. senior technician • Plan, prepare, direct, and review email and software migrations (local exchange to hosted webservice) • Analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently.
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SPN Networks, Inc
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Technician and Consultant
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May 2014 - Jun 2016
• Install, configure, and maintain servers and network devices such as Dell SonicWALL routers, Netgear L2 Switches, VoIP phones and management software, IP-Cameras, Ubiquity UniFi WAP devices. • Add/remove user profiles and adjust security permissions on client networks in both AD domain and workgroup environments using specific Line of Business application per client. • Provide 1 on 1 support over the phone, through remote desktop software or on-site for SW & HW issues including installation of MS Office, Adobe Suite, and all outlook / e-mail client situations. • Perform patch management, anti-virus and anti-spam mitigation and routine backups as part of Disaster Recovery Plans according to client service contracts using Trend Micro, Sophos, DATTO Show less
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Technical Support Specialist
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Jul 2012 - Jan 2014
• Provided expert technical product support for entire product list of IP cameras, NVR servers, Mobile app and IP Video Management Software for Windows, Linux, OSX, iOS & Android OS applications from a call center environment. • Using knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS concepts I was able to configure and test customer devices routers, firewalls, layer2 managed POE switch to best suit IP camera traffic and remote access of surveillance devices. • Collaborated with SW engineers on identifying and mitigating SW bugs on DW Spectrum IPVMS. • Flashed device firmware, configure Static IP Subnet scheme, used SSH tools when dealing with LINUX ubuntu & OSX Show less
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Education
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance -
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General -
Santa Monica College
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management -
Cerritos College
Computer Engineering