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williamromero11/README.md

Hi, I'm William Romero!

Cybersecurity Professional β€’ Programmer β€’ Resume β€’ Portfolio

Information Technology graduate specializing in Networks and Cybersecurity from University of Central Florida, with admission into UCF’s M.S. in Cyber Security and Privacy program. Passionate about system administration, network security, and defensive security operations, with practical experience supporting IT infrastructure, Active Directory environments, troubleshooting enterprise systems, and networking technologies. Currently pursuing opportunities in IT support, systems administration, networking, or cybersecurity where I can apply technical and analytical skills in a professional environment.

πŸŽ“ B.S. in Information Technology β€” University of Central Florida (Apr 2026).

πŸ” United States citizen, eligible for security clearance

βœ… CompTIA Security+ | AWS Cloud Security Foundations | TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro | AWS Cloud Foundations |

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Security Labs & Competitions

Welcome to my portfolio

Recent Information Technology graduate specializing in Networks and Cybersecurity from University of Central Florida, with acceptance into the M.S. in Cyber Security and Privacy program at UCF. My interests focus on system administration, network security, and defensive security operations. I have hands-on experience with technical support, Active Directory administration, networking, and IT infrastructure support. I am seeking an entry-level IT or cybersecurity role where I can contribute to maintaining secure systems, supporting network operations, and strengthening organizational security while continuing to expand my technical expertise.

About Me

I am a 25 year old IT and cybersecurity professional originally from Venezuela and currently living in Orlando, Florida. I have been interested in technology from a young age, particularly how systems interact and how they can be protected from misuse or attack. This interest naturally led me to building custom PCs, where I focus on reliability, performance, and security in each build.

Outside of academics, I enjoy strategy driven games such as Elden Ring, The Witcher 3, and Baldur’s Gate 3. These games reinforce skills that translate well to cybersecurity, including persistence, critical thinking, and problem solving under pressure. I am also an avid reader of epic fantasy, especially A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. The complexity of its world building and interconnected systems mirrors how I approach technical environments and security challenges.

I try to apply these habits of careful analysis, attention to detail, and ethical thinking to my academic and technical work.

πŸŽ“ Education Journey

University of Central Florida (UCF) - B.S. in Information Technology (Graduate) Specialization: Networks and Cybersecurity Future Plans: Accepted into the University of Central Florida Cybersecurity & Privacy M.S degree for Spring 2027 Certifications: CompTIA Security+ | AWS Cloud Security Foundations | TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro | AWS Cloud Foundations | Technical Skills

πŸ›‘οΈ Security & Cybersecurity

-Network security protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN)

-Penetration testing methodologies and CTF exercises

-System hardening techniques and access control enforcement

-Secure handling of sensitive data and chain-of-custody procedures

-Patch management and policy compliance

-Cloud infrastructure security (AWS fundamentals, virtualization)

πŸ–₯️ Systems & IT Administration

-User account management, group policies, and permissions

-Linux system administration (Parrot OS, Kali Linux, Ubuntu)

-Windows Server & Client management, Active Directory, Samba, Kerberos

-Remote troubleshooting and technical support (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN, devices)

###πŸ“ Programming & Scripting C, C++, Java, Python, Bash, PowerShell

🌍 Languages

-Native Spanish,

-Fluent English

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Security Labs & Competitions

OCPS Cyber Challenge | January 2026

Participated in a competitive cybersecurity challenge designed to simulate real world defensive and offensive security scenarios in an enterprise style network. I worked in a two person team and placed 5th out of 60 teams. The competition involved ethical hacking tasks, network defense, system hardening, and vulnerability analysis under time constraints. This experience strengthened my teamwork skills and reinforced my ability to analyze security problems quickly and methodically.

Completed a hands on lab focused on identity and access management in a multi server virtualized environment. I deployed and managed a Linux based domain controller using Samba Active Directory, Kerberos, DNS, and NTP. The lab focused on least privilege access, automated administration through scripting, and validating directory services through structured testing. This project strengthened my understanding of system administration, authentication services, and security hardening in enterprise environments.

Competed in a scenario based Capture the Flag event focused on enterprise breach investigation and incident response. Tasks included network reconnaissance, service enumeration, and basic forensic analysis to identify compromised systems and recover data. The event emphasized structured investigation, rapid threat assessment, and working effectively under pressure.

🀝 Connect with me

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πŸ“§ Email: wi424039@ucf.edu
πŸ“ Location: Orlando, FL

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