Alfredo M.

Experienced in Data Security

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

As a tech professional with extensive experience in data security, compliance, and vulnerability management, I am passionate about helping organizations protect their critical data and maintain compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS. With a proven track record at Charles Schwab as a Security Analyst and Security Engineer, I’ve honed my skills in database security, activity monitoring, and process optimization. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security solutions. Whether configuring database classification scans, advising on audits, or ensuring system performance through proactive patching and upgrades, I bring a detail-oriented, solutions-driven approach to every challenge. Currently, I’m seeking new opportunities in tech where I can leverage my expertise in data protection, compliance, and security engineering to make a meaningful impact. I’m particularly interested in roles that allow me to work with cutting-edge security technologies and contribute to a company’s overall data security strategy. Skills: PCI DSS Compliance | Data Security & Activity Monitoring | Vulnerability Assessments | IBM Guardium & Imperva | Data Classification & Management | IT Security Audits

Experience

  • English Teacher at Korea Poly School
    Mar 2021 - Feb 2023 · 2 yrs

    • Instructed 9-10 English classes consisting of 12 students between ages 5-11 years of age on a daily basis • Implemented and explored strategic classroom management and effective discipline methods • Enhanced students’ speaking, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and sentence/paragraph-level comprehension

  • Charles Schwab (5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Security Analyst
      Jun 2020 - Feb 2021 · 9 mos

      • Trained end users and developed instruction manuals, standard procedures, and control documents • Oversaw the procedures on PCI DSS 2016 - 2019 compliance • Facilitated a sustainable process on the OCC’s Matters Requiring Attention audit using IBM Guardium • Advised in the proof of concept and testing for jSonar SonarG’s data/reporting analytics, groups, and justify workflows

    • Security Engineer
      Jul 2016 - Jun 2020 · 4 yrs

      • Configured and executed database classification scans for over 22,000 databases, ensuring PCI DSS compliance • Executed installations, upgrades, and patching of Guardium and Imperva, ensuring performance and adherence to configuration specifications • Collaborated with database, application, and server teams to implement a continuous database activity monitoring system

    • Security Engineer via TEKsystems
      Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 · 11 mos

      • Executed an automated vulnerability assessment process to provide security reports on a monthly basis • Resolved over 150 data-source connection issues by working with database, server, and network teams • Arranged and configured over 100 classification policies for the PCI project remediation efforts

  • Database Programmer at GeoSearch Environmental Information
    Jul 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Updated ten databases about property location and environmental concerns on a weekly basis • Created and modified Visual FoxPro files and PHP code used in generating environmental data reports • Processed SQL statements and queries to validate, edit, and format data provided by various state agencies • Maintained over 182 databases, examined final reports for quality assurance, and troubleshooted system problems

  • Usher at Frank Erwin Center, The University of Texas at Austin
    Oct 2013 - May 2014 · 8 mos

  • Software Development Intern at Asatte Press, Inc.
    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 · 3 mos

    • Prepared a System Application Diagram and a Use Case Diagram to understand application functions • Assembled and designed a sales lead prototype Google App Engine application • Updated the User Manual and Installation Guide for the development environment