Hi, I am

Elmer Cevallos

Cybersecurity & IT | Founder (UniVerse) | Penetration Testing
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About me

Computer Science major with a strong focus on cybersecurity, systems, and digital platforms. I have experience in IT operations, security analysis, penetration testing, and technical leadership, with a proven ability to design, build, and manage both infrastructure and software systems. I combine technical depth with a strong sense of ownership and initiative, having founded and led multiple technical projects and organizations, including a student innovation club and a scalable digital platform. My interests center on secure systems, educational technology, and applied cybersecurity.

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Certifications

EXPERIENCE

Security Analyst — 2 years
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on internal systems
  • Monitored networks and systems for threats and anomalies
  • Participated in incident response and remediation planning
  • Produced technical security reports and recommendations
IT Technician & Team Lead — 1 year
  • Managed IT support operations and system maintenance
  • Led a small technical team and coordinated task execution
  • Implemented asset management using Snipe-IT
  • Improved documentation, inventory tracking, and support workflows
Founder & Technical Lead — UniVerse

Next-generation digital campus & education platform

  • Conceived and led development of a multi-layer digital platform for student engagement
  • Designed system architecture for virtual environments, tools, and secure marketplace
  • Coordinated student contributors via the Technology & Innovation Club
  • Oversaw roadmap planning, MVP development, and platform validation
Founder — Technology & Innovation Club
  • Established and led a student organization focused on software, cybersecurity, and emerging tech
  • Organized workshops, collaborative projects, and peer-led training sessions
  • Coordinated contributors across development, security, and design
  • Promoted innovation culture through hands-on projects and mentorship
Esports Manager
  • Managed team operations, scheduling, and competitive event participation
  • Coordinated communication between players, school administration, and organizers
  • Oversaw performance tracking, strategy planning, and practice organization
  • Built a structured and professional competitive environment

CORE SKILLS

Cybersecurity & Risk
  • Penetration testing and controlled exploitation of systems
  • Vulnerability assessment, prioritization, and remediation planning
  • Incident detection, response, and security event analysis
  • Network security fundamentals, cryptography concepts, and risk analysis/auditing
Systems & Infrastructure
  • Linux system administration and command-line operations
  • Networking principles, network architecture, and traffic analysis
  • Cloud computing fundamentals and service-based architectures
  • IT support operations, asset management, and infrastructure maintenance
Programming & Automation
  • Python for automation, scripting, and security tooling
  • SQL for data querying, reporting, and analysis
  • Linux shell scripting for system tasks and workflow automation
  • Development of platform and web-based systems for real-world use cases
Leadership & Delivery
  • Technical team leadership and coordination of collaborative projects
  • Project planning, execution, and milestone tracking
  • Technical documentation and knowledge transfer
  • Cross-functional collaboration across technical and non-technical teams

OTHER SKILLS:

English — C2
Spanish — Native
French — A1

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CODED

DESIGNED

And many more to come!

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