Aspiring Cybersecurity Analyst with Java & VM Skills

DEREK BALDERAS

Mobile (***) *** - **** San Antonio, Tx **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVES

I am a motivated and detail-oriented cybersecurity student with hands-on experience in virtual machines, Java development, and home server administration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong work ethic and the ability to perform repetitive tasks with focus and accuracy. Creative problem solver with interests spanning cybersecurity, technology, and digital art. Passionate about using technical skills to help others, with a long-term goal of pursuing a cybersecurity career within the FBI.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree UT at San Antonio 2028

Foundations of Cybersecurity / Google Dec 9, 2024

Built foundational cybersecurity analyst skills by assessing attack impacts on business operations, applying security ethics, and utilizing common analyst tools.

Play it Safe: Manage Security Risks / Google Oct 18, 2024

Analyzed business threats and vulnerabilities, applied security frameworks, leveraged SIEM tools, and executed playbooks to respond to risks.

EXPERIENCE

I have gained hands-on cybersecurity skills while working toward my bachelor’s degree, including setting up and managing virtual machines. Using what I learned from my Google certifications in cybersecurity basics and security risk management. Building my own home server to practice networking, system setup, and security. Creating a Java game from scratch, applying programming skills and creative problem-solving.