
Timeline
About me
Cloud Security Engineer @ Avanade
Education

Universidade de coimbra
-Msc electrical and computer engineeringActivities and Societies: Student Member @ IEEE UC Student Branch (Computer Society) ▪ Specialization in Computer Engineering.▪ Sub-specialization in Machine Learning.▪ Completed elective coursework with emphasis on Computer Networks, Cybersecurity, Statistics, and Machine Learning.▪ Authored a master's thesis titled "Intermediary Server-Based Privacy Models for Human-in-the-Loop Environments," exploring innovative approaches to safeguarding user privacy within interactive systems.

Universidade de coimbra
-Bachelor's electrical and computer engineeringActivities and Societies: Collaborator of Pedagogical Department @ NEEEC/AAC

Universidade do algarve
-Postgraduate degree cybersecurityCompleted a comprehensive curriculum in Cybersecurity, covering key areas such as:▪ Identity and Access Management Systems▪ Vulnerability Identification, Analysis and Exploitation▪ Security in Computer, Wireless and Mobile Networks▪ Modern Cryptography▪ Cybersecurity Assessment, Penetration Testing and Auditing▪ Forensic Analysis of Computer Systems▪ Cybersecurity in Systems Administration▪ Cyber Governance, Risk Management, Compliance and Standards
Experience

Jeknowledge
Oct 2019 - Sept 2020▪ Assisted in the development and management of web applications while leveraging a diverse range of tools, including Django, HTML, JavaScript, and Heroku. Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating with team members to achieve project goals. ▪ Successfully completed a one-month internship culminating in a public presentation focused on an assigned project.
Junior Software Developer
Oct 2019 - Sept 2020Technology Intern
Oct 2019 - Nov 2019

Avanade
Feb 2023 - now▪ Collaborated to rectify vulnerabilities and security gaps discovered in infrastructure audits, focusing on Azure environments. Implemented targeted solutions and configurations that mitigate risks and bolster overall security posture, ensuring compliance with industry and organizational standards and policies.▪ Orchestrated the migration of 100+ on-premises virtualized servers to Azure IaaS solutions, providing with the necessary assessments, documentation and implementation of best practices.▪ Collaborated in the migration of 120+ TB of on-premises Distributed File Share data to Azure Files using Azure Storage Mover. Executed assessments, documentation and ensured best practices for a streamlined transition as well as orchestrating an automated and detailed reporting solution utilizing Azure Function App.▪ Acted as a Security Engineer, managing IAM processes with Entra ID and Active Directory. Utilized Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to ensure protection across all servers, alongside the Microsoft Defender for Cloud suite and Microsoft Sentinel as a SIEM to identify threats and enhance security. Show less ▪ Received professional training in Microsoft technologies, enhancing my technical skill set. Furthermore, developed and documented test environments to facilitate employee training on key project tasks.▪ Implemented Zero Trust security measures across multiple systems to enhance security and simplify access management processes, resulting in increased protection against unauthorized access.▪ Performed Cloud Administrator duties, including system maintenance, administration of Azure networking infrastructures for optimal performance and security, while ensuring comprehensive documentation.▪ Contributed to the migration from SCCM to Intune of 10.000+ devices, actively participating in the deployment and configuration of Intune's Configuration Profiles, Updates, Applications and Autopilot.▪ Assisted with the design and deployment of Azure Enterprise Landing Zones, ranging from development to production environments. Configured multiple Azure Computing, Storage, Database and Networking services ensuring infrastructure and security best practices, comprehensive documentation in addition to addressing any operational challenges encountered. Show less
Infrastructure & Cloud Security - Senior Analyst
Dec 2024 - nowInfrastructure & Cloud Security - Analyst
Feb 2024 - Dec 2024Infrastructure & Cloud Security - Junior Analyst
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024
Licenses & Certifications
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Microsoft certified: azure security engineer associate [az-500]
MicrosoftMay 2023 - View certificate

Elearnsecurity junior penetration tester [ejpt]
ElearnsecuritySept 2022 - View certificate

Microsoft certified: azure solutions architect expert [az-305]
MicrosoftMar 2025 - View certificate

Microsoft certified: azure network engineer associate [az-700]
MicrosoftApr 2023 - View certificate

Microsoft certified: azure administrator associate [az-104]
MicrosoftMar 2023 - View certificate

Microsoft certified: cybersecurity architect expert [sc-100]
MicrosoftJun 2023 - View certificate

Microsoft certified: information protection administrator associate [sc-400]
MicrosoftApr 2023 - View certificate

Microsoft certified: identity and access administrator associate [sc-300]
MicrosoftJun 2023 - View certificate

Microsoft certified: security operations analyst associate [sc-200]
MicrosoftJul 2023
Volunteer Experience
Staff
Issued by Google Developers Group on Nov 2019
Associated with João AntunesJuror of Applications
Issued by Junior Achievement Portugal on Apr 2023
Associated with João Antunes
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