Resume
Javier Napoles
Cybersecurity Student & Graphic designer
๐ง jnapfx@gmail.com | ๐ LinkedIn | ๐ GitHub
๐ Education
District Arts & Education (DAE)
Cybersecurity Program
Expected Graduation: Oct 2025
Faculty of Arquitecture and Design (FAD) Graphic Design (2010-2015)
Relevant Coursework: Google Cybersecurity Certificate (2024)
๐ผ Experience
๐งช Technical Projects
Divide & Defend: A Hands-On SOC Lab Project with Micro-Segmentation
2025 โ Capstone Lab Project
- Built a home-based SOC lab with VMs simulating attacker, victim, and SIEM nodes.
- Simulated attacks using Nmap and Hydra; configured detection rules in Wazuh.
- Implemented micro-segmentation with UFW, iptables, and Windows Firewall.
- Parsed logs from Windows and Linux agents to identify brute-force attacks, new user creation, and unauthorized access.
- Conducted incident triage, threat hunting (OTX, MISP, AbuseIPDB), and vulnerability scans with Nmap/OpenVAS.
- Produced a professional final report with IOC analysis, detection maps, and remediation plans.
๐ผ Professional Experience
Photographer & Graphic Designer
SSNUS โ Norwalk, CT | 2020 โ Present
- Maintained organized digital asset management with secure FTP workflows.
- Launched SEO-optimized product site with structured metadata.
- Applied disciplined file versioning and naming conventions to large digital libraries.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Video Editor
Fiverr | 2016 โ Present
- Delivered cross-platform design assets for branding, UI/UX, and marketing campaigns.
- Edited videos and animations for campaigns while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Maintained communication and secure file delivery through cloud collaboration tools.
Post-Production Editor
Aventura TV โ Venezuela | 2015 โ 2017
- Edited TV and digital content end-to-end, including color grading and sound syncing.
- Coordinated with producers to align deliverables with campaign goals.
- Ensured quality control and technical accuracy in all final releases.
๐ ๏ธ Technical Skills
Programming Languages
- Python - Security automation, data analysis
- TypeScript/JavaScript - Frontend security implementations
- SQL - Database design, query optimization, injection prevention
Security Tools & Platforms
- SIEM: Splunk, Wazuh
- Vulnerability Assessment: Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite
- Network Security: Wireshark, Nmap, pfSense
- Incident Response: MISP, TheHive, Volatility
Development & DevSecOps
- Version Control: Git, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
๐ Certifications & Training
In Progress:
- CompTIA Security+ (Scheduled: November 2025)
- AWS Certified Security - Specialty (Scheduled: September 2025)
Completed:
- Google Cybersecurity Course (2024)
๐ฏ Professional Interests
- Security Operations: SOC analysis, threat hunting, incident response
- Application Security: Secure coding, vulnerability assessment
- Cloud Security: Infrastructure protection, compliance automation