• • 2/2021 - Present

  • Threat Research Engineer

    
    

    Microsoft (Mindtree) - Los Angeles, California

    
    

    Malware Analysis and Signature Creation for Microsoft Defender ATP.

    • Exploit testing and CVE validation

    • Reverse engineering binaries and static code analysis.

    • Dynamic testing of binaries to determine if they are clean or malicious.

    
    
  • 8/2019 - 1/2021

  • Full Stack Developer

    
    

    Freelance - Los Angeles, California

    
    

    Worked on various projects doing both Front-End and Back-End development.

    • Focused mainly on Node.js and Python.

    • Performed security testing of my applications using Burp Suite.

    • Secure code review referencing OWASP guides.

    
    
  • 1/2017 - 7/2019

  • IT Services Technician II

    
    

    SpaceX - Hawthorne, California

    
    

    Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support to rocket scientists and engineers.

    • Architect solutions and procedures.

    • Manual analysis of suspicious software in question for whitelisting or blocking.

    • Active Directory, SCCM, CUCM and Exchange Server administration.

    • Network administration (VLAN configuration, DNS, DHCP, etc.).

    • Optimize processes and ticket flow for IT Services.

    • PowerShell scripting.

    • Windows, Linux and Mac support.

    
    
  • 4/2015 - 12/2016

  • IT Manager

    
    

    Libra Capital US, Inc. - New York, New York

    
    

    Provide strategic IT planning and manage all IT operations for the New York Office supporting 7 subsidiary companies, a Hotel group and 200+ employees.

    • Vendor and license management.

    Major Projects:

    • Implemented automated malware analysis processes tied in with custom scripts for Carbon Black.

    • Implemented zero client solution, which enhanced security and saved the company the cost of purchasing new workstations for the next 8 years.

    • Implemented IT ticketing system to track and better manage requests.

    
    
  • 5/2014 - 4/2015

  • IT Systems Administrator

    
    

    Libra Capital US, Inc. - New York, New York

    
    

    Optimized system availability and equip NY Office with salable systems to support growth.

    • Implemented network enhancements that improved system reliability and performance.

    • Configuration and management of Firewalls, VPN, Switches, Wi-Fi, etc.

    • Configuration and management of Microsoft Hyper-V servers.

    • Management of Windows server updates via Windows Server Update Services.

    Major Projects:

    • Price out HP ProLiant Gen8 servers and configure with Windows Server 2012 R2.

    • Implement virtual machine backup solution with Altaro Hyper-V.

    • Migrate from Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2013.

    
    
  • 6/2013 - 5/2014

  • IT Assistant

    
    

    Libra Capital US, Inc. - New York, New York

    
    

    Help-desk support (50+ employees on-site and 150+ employees off-site).

    • Configuration and maintenance of DC, DNS, DHCP and FTP servers.

    • Managing and configuring Symantec.Cloud email security.

    Major Projects:

    • Oversee to completion a fiber line installation to the main office.

    • Migrate from Shortel Sky (cloud VoIP) to in-house Cisco solution (CUCM 9.1).

    
    
  • 1/2013 - 6/2013

  • IT Intern

    
    

    Libra Capital Limited - London, UK

    Libra Capital US, Inc. - New York, New York

    
    

    First in-house IT personnel for NY office. Reported to the Head of IT based at UK office.

    • Help-desk support (50+ employees on-site and 50+ employees off-site).

    • White Glove Support to Executive team.

    • Active Directory management. Malware detection and removal.

    Major Projects:

    • Identify and resolve IT vulnerabilities. Organize AD and secure SMB shares.

    
    
  • 9/2008 - 12/2012

  • IT Consultant / Web Developer

    
    

    Private Employment - Athens, Greece

    
    

    Consult and provide technical support to individuals and companies.

    Build and maintain websites using CMS such as Joomla and WordPress

    
    

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