🛡️ IT & Cybersecurity Specialist

Building secure, reliable systems
and solving real problems.

Hands-on IT and cybersecurity professional with experience in technical support, networking, and system troubleshooting.

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About Me

I am an IT and cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in computer science and hands-on experience supporting users, systems, and networks in real production environments.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and industry certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, along with cybersecurity training from the University of South Florida.

My experience includes IT support for healthcare organizations across multiple locations, where reliability, security, and clear communication were critical.

Projects

A mix of IT deployment work, virtualization labs, and cybersecurity case studies. Full documentation is available on GitHub.

Featured

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Penetration Testing Capstone — Artemis, Inc.

Recon → Scanning → Threat Assessment → Reporting

Structured walkthrough penetration test focusing on methodology, risk prioritization, and professional reporting (executive + technical).

  • OSINT + target discovery + scanning
  • Vulnerability analysis + threat assessment
  • Clear remediation guidance + reporting
Open project page →
Custom workstation final build powered on

Custom High-Performance Workstation Build

Hardware Deployment + Validation

Planned, assembled, and validated a custom workstation like an IT deployment: compatibility checks, airflow/cabling, BIOS verification, and readiness for labs.

Open project page → View on GitHub →
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Virtualization Lab (Oracle VirtualBox)

Multi-OS Lab Environment

Built a multi-VM lab on Windows 11 Pro using VirtualBox for IT admin practice, testing, and cybersecurity experiments in isolated environments.

  • Ubuntu Admin VM (Alex_ubuntu)
  • Ubuntu Server VM (dbhost1)
  • Red Hat VM (rhhost1)
  • Kali Linux VM
  • Windows 10 VMs (Bonnexandre, Alexis)
Open project page → View lab overview on GitHub →

Cybersecurity Case Studies

Featured cybersecurity projects (summary view). Full documentation available on GitHub.

Zero Trust Architecture

Enterprise Security Design

Designed and analyzed a Zero Trust Architecture focused on identity-first security and continuous verification.

  • IAM, MFA, FIDO2 & access control
  • Role-based & attribute-based access
  • Reduced breach impact & audit findings
View full analysis on GitHub →

CIS Critical Security Controls

Governance & Risk Mitigation

Applied CIS Controls to real-world security scenarios including phishing, unpatched systems, and unmanaged software.

  • CIS Controls v8 mapping
  • Policy-to-implementation analysis
  • Security awareness & asset control
View full analysis on GitHub →

System Hardening & Endpoint Security

Attack Surface Reduction

Analyzed system hardening techniques to protect endpoints against cyber and physical threats.

  • OS patching & configuration
  • USB attack prevention
  • Third-party software risk
View full analysis on GitHub →

Security Monitoring (M&A Case Study)

Blue Team & Enterprise Integration

Evaluated security monitoring challenges during a merger between two organizations with different security maturity levels.

  • SIEM & monitoring strategy
  • Governance & PMO coordination
  • Data exposure risk reduction
View full analysis on GitHub →

Web Application Vulnerability Remediation

OWASP Top 10

Identified and remediated critical web vulnerabilities following OWASP best practices.

  • XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection
  • Sensitive data exposure
  • Logging & monitoring gaps
View full analysis on GitHub →

Authentication & Injection Failures

OWASP Focused Analysis

Analyzed authentication weaknesses and injection flaws in a web application.

  • MFA & password policy gaps
  • Secure APIs & input validation
  • Access control improvements
View full analysis on GitHub →

MFA Bypass & Social Engineering

Uber Incident Case Study

Analyzed a real-world breach involving MFA fatigue and social engineering techniques.

  • Identity-based attacks
  • Incident response actions
  • Strengthening MFA defenses
View full analysis on GitHub →

Cryptographic Failures

TLS & Encryption Analysis

Examined major cryptographic failures to understand root causes and security lessons learned.

  • Heartbleed & DROWN
  • TLS misconfiguration
  • Secure crypto implementation
View full analysis on GitHub →

Penetration Test Gone Wrong

Legal & Ethical Case Study

Reviewed a real penetration testing incident that resulted in legal consequences.

  • Rules of engagement failures
  • Authorization & scope issues
  • Professional and legal risk
View full analysis on GitHub →

Skills

🖥️ IT Support

Troubleshooting, hardware/software, user support, ticketing

🌐 Networking

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, basic routing, connectivity troubleshooting

🛡️ Cybersecurity

Vulnerability assessment, security monitoring, access control, incident analysis

🧰 Tools

Windows, Linux, Active Directory, Nmap, Wireshark, SIEM concepts

Certifications

Industry-recognized certifications and training that support my IT and cybersecurity foundation.

🎓

CompTIA A+

Core IT support skills: troubleshooting, hardware, operating systems, and basic security.

🌐

CompTIA Network+

Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, troubleshooting, and network operations.

🛡️

CompTIA Security+

Security foundations: risk, threats, controls, secure architecture, and incident basics.

🔐

Certified Cybersecurity Analyst (USF)

Hands-on cybersecurity training focused on practical analysis, frameworks, and reporting.

💻

Google IT Support Professional

IT support fundamentals: troubleshooting workflow, systems, and customer support practices.

Experience

Relevant professional experience supporting users, systems, and secure operations.

IT Support Specialist — Healthcare Facilities (USAID Project)

Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) • Haiti

  • Provided IT support across 20+ hospitals and healthcare centers in multiple departments.
  • Troubleshot hardware/software issues, printers, and basic network connectivity problems.
  • Delivered user support and clear documentation to keep critical services running.

Education

Academic foundation and cybersecurity training.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

École Supérieure d’Infotronique d’Haïti (ESIH)

Cybersecurity Training & Certificate

University of South Florida (USF)

Contact

Email: abonnexandre@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bonnexandre-alexis

GitHub: github.com/bonnexandre

Location: Tampa, FL — open to remote / hybrid