Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Current Goals
Accomplishments
Certification
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Alberto Alcala

Chicago

Summary

Cybersecurity student with hands-on experience in technical operations at Procter & Gamble. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity from SNHU and preparing for CompTIA Security+ certification. Passionate about threat detection, incident response, and strengthening security processes. Eager to bring discipline, fast learning, and strong communication skills to a Tier 1 SOC or security analyst role in Chicago.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Operations Techncian

Procter & Gamble, P&g
Iowa City
12.2020 - Current
  • Maintained technical machinery in a regulated environment, ensuring product and process integrity.
  • Troubleshot mechanical and system issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing efficiency.
  • Adhered to strict operational protocols aligned with safety and compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve process incidents and drive improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
05-2026

Skills

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Risk assessment
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Incident response
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Time management abilities
  • SIEM Concepts (security Information and Event Management)

Affiliations

  • Self-taught guitar player with a passion for alternative and indie rock styles; dedicated to learning and mastering new techniques and songs
  • Maintain consistent gym and running routine to build physical and mental discipline
  • Actively studying cybersecurity topics through hands-on platforms and tutorials while working full-time and completing a Bachelor’s degree

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Current Goals

  • Complete Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity (currently 60% finished, 3.77 GPA)
  • Prepare for and earn the CompTIA Security+ certification
  • Relocate to Chicago and transition into a Tier 1 SOC Analyst or cybersecurity support role
  • Learn and improve guitar and songwriting skills
  • Train for and complete a half-marathon by the end of the year
  • Build a life grounded in purpose, discipline, and long-term growth

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a 3.77 GPA while working full-time and studying cybersecurity
  • Completed over 60% of Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity with consistent academic performance
  • Recognized by supervisors at P&G for dependability and fast learning
  • Honor Roll – Southern New Hampshire University
    Spring 2025 & Summer 2025
    Recognized for achieving academic excellence with a GPA above 3.5 during consecutive terms while pursuing a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity.

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ (In Progress)
    Expected: Fall 2025
    Currently preparing for certification. Focused on core topics including threat detection, risk management, and security infrastructure.

Timeline

Technical Operations Techncian

Procter & Gamble, P&g
12.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security

Southern New Hampshire University
Alberto Alcala