Ro X. Blanco
Making security a non-issue. Reach out, and you might strike gold.
Cybersecurity professional with experience in Computer Science, I might be your next newest employee!
About Me
I am a recent graduate form the university of kentucky, where I recieved a BS degree in Information Communication Technology, with a focus on security. Security has always been my calling, so a lot of my personal projects outside of classes has been surrounding it. Ive gottent he opertunity to use many security based software and operating systems, all with a focus on either staying secure or breaking security. I have also worked in a computer science research lab as a research assistant, so I have plenty of experience with the more theoretical side of computing.
Quick Facts
Education
🧑💻 University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Communication Technology
Interests
Skills
Security operations, system management, and general office administration skills.
Asset Management & Budgeting
Managing asset distribution and budget planning, I've been the office administrator for a heavily regulated federal grant program, and ensured that our goals were met within our defined boundaries.
System Administration
Putting together, launching, and maintaining systems for the lifetime they need to serve.
Security Forward Thinking
Security first actions, keeping current on security information, and being able to actively monitor for threats to security, the goal is to patch any vulnerabilities before they are exploitable.
Hardware Understanding
Strong understanding of the inner workings of a computer, and experience building both consumer grade and commercial grade computational devices, including small scale cluster computers.
Operating System Proficiency
The ability to install a new OS on any computer, advise on the prospecs of potential operating systems for clients, and troubleshoot issues on a wide arange of operating systems.
Experience
Leading groups of people, managing an office, and working with a team to conduct research.
University of Kentucky
Research Assistant
A small research group led by Dr. Judy Goldsmith to explore topics pertaining to coalition formation games, with an emphasis on modeling the real world.
Key Achievements
- Collaborated within an academic research lab, exploring the group’s content with other members and sharingindividual findings.
- Conducted weekly literature reviews, tested constraint models, and fully documented research findings
- Managed version control and remote collaboration asynchronously using GitHub repositories and Overleaf work environments.
Trio UBMS
Administrative Assistant
Federal grant program with the goal of assisting students in the education shift from late high school to early college.
Key Achievements
- Managed sensitive government documentation, ensuring strict adherence to federal guidelines to retain a $350,000+ grant.
- Advised faculty on data organization efficiencies to keep departmental timelines and milestones on target.
Flow Arts Club
Club President
A group of students interested in the study, preservation, and performance of flow arts.
Key Achievements
- Led overall administrative, operational, and organizational efforts for a recreational student organization.
- Managed a financial budget exceeding $2,000 to coordinate campus activities and maintain equipment inventory.
Tech Stack
Most of the software I have used and am comfortable with while doing my operations, but I am always trying to expand my horizons and utilize the newest software.
Programming Languages
Web Fundamentals
Query Languages
Data Science
Development Tools
Databases
Engineering Software
Let's Connect
Contact Information
Let's connect! I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities.