Herson Cruz - ATS Optimized Resume

Senior Software Engineer | Team Lead | Data Warehouse Manager | PHP | Python | Ruby | Node.js | Full Stack Developer | API Developer | Bug Fixer | Code Optimizer | Git | LAMP | Ethical Hacker | Cybersecurity Consultant | Linux Guru | Cybersecurity Auditor

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Summary

Results-focused professional in Information Technologies and Security, compliant with ISO, COBIT, and ITIL Standards/Best Practices. Open Source Software Advocate with extensive knowledge in Business Intelligence, Web Development, Database Administration, Operative Systems Administration, and Information Security Consulting. Proven Linux guru with deep expertise in system administration and cybersecurity auditing.

Education

Universidad del Salvador

  • Degree: System Engineer, Information Technology
  • Years Attended: 1998 - 2006

Universidad Europea del Atlántico

  • Degree: Master’s Degree in Strategic Management of IT
  • Years Attended: 2018 - 2020

Certifications

  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System
  • Administration Workshop II, Oracle 10g
  • Administration Workshop I, Oracle 10g
  • Backup and Recovery, Oracle 10g
  • Implementation and Administration, AIX Servers
  • Implementation and Administration, Lotus Domino and Lotus Notes

Skills

  • Operating Systems: UNIX, Linux, MacOS, Windows, FreeBSD, OpenBSD
  • Languages: Python, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, AWK, Bash, Haskell, Elm, C, C++, Delphi/Lazarus, PowerBuilder, Oracle Dev 6i
  • Programming/Tools: IntelliJ, Vim - Tmux, XCode, Android Studio, DBArtisan, Dbeaver, Pentaho Suite, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Libraries: Django, Flask, RoR, Sinatra, Spring, Axios, ExpressJS, VueJS, Laravel, Symfony
  • Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure, Microservices, CDN, Analytics, Data Mining, Migrations, Hosting

Professional Experience

Founder, Datolab (Part-time)

  • Company: Datolab
  • Years: May 2021 - Present
  • Location: United States
  • Responsibilities: Leading the development of innovative data solutions and managing technical strategy for various projects.

Owner, IT FLOSS Consulting (Full-time)

  • Company: IT FLOSS Consulting
  • Years: Jan 2004 - Present
  • Location: United States
  • Responsibilities: Providing open-source consultancy, specializing in IT infrastructure, security, and system administration.

Senior Software Engineer, UST Xpanxion (Full-time)

  • Company: UST Xpanxion
  • Years: Apr 2022 - Oct 2023
  • Location: Remote
  • Responsibilities: Led backend development and mobile applications, focusing on PHP and cloud integration.

IT Freelancer, Upwork

  • Years: Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
  • Responsibilities: Provided diverse IT services including sysadmin, web development, DBA, BI, and VoIP.

Director, Multisistemas e Inversiones S.A. de C.V.

  • Years: May 2011 - Dec 2021
  • Responsibilities: Directed IT projects and consulting services, specializing in cloud migrations and cybersecurity.

Senior Developer, Paradiso Solutions

  • Years: Mar 2011 - Dec 2019
  • Location: San Francisco Bay Area
  • Responsibilities: Led development projects, software engineering, and infrastructure management.

IT Manager, Inversiones Energéticas

  • Years: Aug 2008 - Jan 2010
  • Responsibilities: Managed IT operations, focusing on network and database administration.

Operative Systems Administrator, CEL

  • Years: Nov 2003 - Aug 2008
  • Responsibilities: Managed server infrastructure, including planning and implementing network and security policies.

Programmer Analyst, CONSISA

  • Years: Oct 2001 - Oct 2003
  • Responsibilities: Developed software solutions, focusing on requirements gathering and process analysis.

Additional Experience

Cybersecurity Auditor

  • Conducted comprehensive cybersecurity audits for various organizations, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 standards.
  • Identified vulnerabilities and implemented robust security measures to protect sensitive data.

Linux Guru

  • Expertly managed and optimized Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Developed custom scripts and automation tools to streamline system administration tasks.

Languages

  • Spanish: Native
  • English: Advanced
  • French: Basic