Hello

I 'm

Leonardo

I am a Robotics & AI Engineer with a Master’s degree, focusing on building software and robotic systems. I’m a gardening enthusiast and a movie lover.

About Me

Results-driven cybersecurity engineer, graduated with distinction in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Arizona State University. Contributed two papers on Network Security, Ethical Hacking, and Threat Intelligence, demonstrating cutting-edge research capabilities. Excelled in fast-paced startup environments (8+ months), bridging advanced security theory with real-world deployment—integrating modern penetration testing frameworks, SIEM architectures, and automated defense systems to deliver resilient, enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions. 

Professional Experience

01/01/2023-
01/02/2024
Security Analyst (Intern)
Sentera
Santa Clara, CA
  • Assisted in penetration testing, malware analysis, and network intrusion detection.

  • Built automated scripts to monitor SIEM logs.

  • Improved detection speed and response accuracy.

01/11/2022-
02/11/2023
Information Security Research Assistant
Green Talent
Tempe, AZ
  • Conducted research on AI-driven intrusion detection systems.

  • Optimized cryptographic protocols for secure communications.

  • Co-authored paper on intelligent threat modeling using machine learnin

01/11/2024-
01/11/2025
Cybersecurity Engineer
SUBWAY
San Francisco, CA
  • Designed and implemented endpoint security protocols.

  • Automated threat detection pipelines and vulnerability assessments.

  • Collaborated with DevOps to integrate secure CI/CD practices.

  • Reduced system exploits by 40%.

01/11/2022-
01/11/2023
Cyber Defense Specialist
Tropicana
Austin, TX
  • Led red-team operations and simulated attack scenarios.

  • Deployed cloud security policies and hardened Linux servers.

  • Improved network resilience through advanced risk assessments.

Projects

PenTest Automation Suite Elite

The PenTest Automation Suite is designed to automate...

Technologies:

Python, Selenium, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Jenkins

SecureCloud Deployment Framework

The SecureCloud Deployment Framework provides a secure, multi-tenant...

Technologies:

AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Ansible, OpenSSL

Sentinel Intrusion Detection System

The Sentinel Intrusion Detection System is designed to...

Technologies:

Python, Scikit-learn, ELK Stack, Snort, Docker