Open to IT & Cybersecurity roles · Miami, FL

Emmanuel
Pina

IT Support Networking Cybersecurity Java Development Bilingual EN / ES

Certified entry-level IT professional with hands-on experience in hardware, networking, and self-hosted infrastructure. Pursuing Security+, CySA+, and CEH.

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About

Who I am

I'm a motivated, self-driven IT professional currently studying at iPrep Academy on the Technology & Computer Science track, with dual enrollment at Miami Dade College. I hold four industry certifications and am actively pursuing six more in cybersecurity and DevSecOps.

Beyond coursework, I've built and configured real infrastructure from scratch — servers, networks, and everything in between. I competed in hackathons throughout the 2025–2026 season, placing 1st in all district competitions and 5th at the Florida state CyberLaunch competition.

I'm bilingual in English and Spanish and thrive in fast-paced, technical environments where I can keep learning.

📞 (786) 474-8718 ✉️ Ehps1807@ehpserver.dev 📍 Miami, FL

Industry certifications earned

1st

All district hackathon competitions

5th

Florida state CyberLaunch

EN/ES

Bilingual professional

Certifications

Credentials

Earned

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CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (ITF+)CompTIA
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Cisco CCST — IT SupportCisco / Certiport
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IT Specialist: NetworkingCertiport
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IT Specialist: JavaCertiport

In Progress

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CompTIA Security+CompTIA
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CompTIA CySA+CompTIA
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CompTIA Linux+CompTIA
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Certified DevSecOps Engineer (E|CDE)EC-Council
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Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE)EC-Council
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Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)EC-Council

Skills

Technical skills

🖥️

Operating Systems

Windows & Linux administration, shell scripting, systemd

🌐

Networking

SoHo setup, TCP/IP, DNS, port forwarding, reverse proxies, VPN tunneling

🔧

Hardware

PC assembly & maintenance, component installation & diagnostics

☕

Programming

Java (Certiport certified), basic scripting, self-hosted infrastructure

🔍

Digital Forensics

Splunk (SIEM), HxD Hex Editor, forensic investigation techniques

⚙️

Self-hosting

Nginx, SSL/TLS, Cloudflare, Let's Encrypt, Raspberry Pi servers

Background

Experience & Education

May 2025

Server / Customer Service Associate

Kaffa's Coffee

Delivered fast, accurate service in a high-traffic customer-facing environment
Communicated effectively with a diverse clientele in both English and Spanish
Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and strong interpersonal skills

2024 – Present

Member & Competitor — Hackathon Club

iPrep Academy

Competed across multiple hackathons in 2025–2026, earning 1st place in ALL district-level competitions
Achieved 5th place at the state-level CyberLaunch competition against top Florida student teams
Developed and presented tech solutions under high-pressure, time-constrained environments

Current

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) & Underwater Robotics

iPrep Academy

Design, build, and program robots for FTC competitions — engineering, programming, and teamwork
Build and operate ROVs for underwater robotics competitions, gaining hardware & systems experience

Current

Technology & Computer Science Track

iPrep Academy — Miami, FL

Dual enrollment at Miami Dade College (MDC) while completing high school
Relevant coursework: Digital Forensics — hands-on with Splunk, HxD, and forensic investigation

Projects

Technical work

🖥️ Self-hosted Pi Server

Configured a Raspberry Pi 5 as a full home server running Nginx with SSL, RustDesk, noVNC remote desktop, and Shadowsocks with TLS obfuscation. Domain-managed via Cloudflare with automated DDNS.

🌐 SoHo Network Build

Built and configured desktop computers and SoHo networks from scratch, including router configuration, port forwarding, security hardening, and device management.

🔐 Hackathon Cybersecurity

Competed in multiple cybersecurity and software hackathons, placing 1st at all district competitions and 5th at the Florida state CyberLaunch competition.

🤖 FTC & ROV Robotics

Built and programmed robots for FIRST Tech Challenge and underwater ROV competitions, applying engineering principles, hardware assembly, and systems integration.

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