Roberto Live!

ROBERTO ARIAS ALEGRÍA

Master of Information Technology (System Security)

Bachelor of Science in Informatics (Databases)

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in which I can combine my knowledge in software development and system administration with my skills in system security and open source technology. A combination of an interdisciplinary environment, IT management and technical ability would be part of an ideal position.

EDUCATION

• Postgraduate Certificate in Policing, Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism (2009).
  Macquarie University. Sydney, Australia.
• Master of Information Technology in System Security (2008).
  Macquarie University. Sydney, Australia.
  GPA: 3.75 / 4.0
• Bachelor of Science in Informatics, major in Databases (2003).
  Instituto Tecnologico de Villahermosa. Mexico.
  Final grade: 97 / 100

SKILLS

• Extensive experience in web development including PHP, MySQL, Apache web server, and emergent technologies such as AJAX.
• Extensive experience using the Zend Framework.
• Experience developing application in Java/JSP on Tomcat.
• Design and implementation of databases.
• Postgraduate-level training in security evaluations and assessments using industry standards including ISO 27001, PCIDSS and SOX, national and organisational security and cybercrime issues.
• Internet marketing and web optimisation experience.
• Extensive experience using Linux-based web servers and remote system administration. Including penetration testing.
• Open-source advocate.
• Effective communication across international and cross-disciplinary work teams.
• Ability to adapt to new environments.
• Training in national and international security.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Co-founder and software advisor (November 2009 - Present).
  Suburb MatchMaker. Australia.
• Lead software developer (September 2006 - June 2009).
  Websalad Internet Marketing. Australia
• Data analyst  (November 2005 - May 2006).
  PEMEX - Department of Planning. Mexico.
• Web developer  (March 2004 - September 2005).
  PEMEX - Deep Waters Unit. Mexico.
• Systems and Network Support (September  2003 - February 2004).
  Perfolat - American Oil Tools. Mexico.

LANGUAGES

 English, Spanish

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member of the Australian Computer Society.

Member of the Sydney Linux Users Group.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Open source advocacy, traveling, photography, reading, electronic music, football, tennis, science fiction, international politics, languages.

CURRENT WORKING VISAS

Singapore (Personalised Employment Pass).

United Kingdom (Tier 1 - High Skilled Professional).

Australia (Student visa with work limitation).

Mexico (citizen).