About

🧠 Aspiring DevOps Engineer | Cybersecurity & Cloud Enthusiast

I’m Iván Arias — former geological engineer turned IT professional, now focused on DevOps, cloud, and automation. My background combines 10+ years of analytical work under pressure with recent training in web development, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure.

🔧 Skills: Terraform, AWS, Docker, Python, Linux, GitHub Actions, React, Flask

I’m looking for junior roles in DevOps, Cloud, or IT Support where I can grow, automate systems, and contribute to secure, scalable environments.

✉️ arias.ivan@gmail.com

🛠 Technical Skills

Security Tools: Metasploit, Burp Suite
Frameworks: React, Flask
Networking: Ubuntu
Development Tools: SQLAlchemy, Bootstrap
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
Cloud Tools: Boto3, CDK, CloudFormation, Firebase
Programming: Python, JavaScript, SQL
IaC & Containers: Terraform and Docker

💻 Technical Projects

🔐 Hacking Mr. Robot

Ethical hacking methodology targeting a vulnerable WordPress site (Mr. Robot VM).
Tools used: Nmap, Gobuster, Nikto, Python, Hydra, Metasploit

📊 Student Performance Dashboard

GitHub | Live App | Demo | Blog (Username: hcoco1, Password: pythonpython)

Interactive dashboard for visualizing student grades using Flask, Dash, Plotly, Bootstrap.

🔎 Python Technical Assessment

Regex-based parsing of Apache logs to extract meaningful patterns.

✅ Audits Tool

React app with Firebase backend to manage audit data (usernames, processes, descriptions).

☁️ Terraform AWS Lab

Automates AWS EC2 provisioning, Docker installation, and NGINX setup using Terraform.

🗓️ Experience

Fulfillment Associate – Amazon | Orlando, FL
Nov 2020 – Jun 2025

✅ Established safety protocols reducing workplace accidents.
📦 Scanned, inspected, and sorted 2,000+ packages daily with 90%+ accuracy.
🗞️ Performed ICQA audits, coached associates on SOPs.

Landscaper – Self-Employed | Orlando, FL
Oct 2019 – Nov 2020

🌿 Served 20+ clients with 100% satisfaction.
⏱️ Delivered projects 15% faster than average timelines.
🔧 Maintained tools and operations for consistent service quality.

Sedimentologist & Stratigrapher – PDVSA | Venezuela
Jan 2005 – Jan 2019

🗺️ Conducted GIS mapping and geostatistical modeling.
📈 Improved hydrocarbon reservoir prediction accuracy by 30%.
🤝 Collaborated across geoscience teams to speed project delivery by 10%.

🗓️ Education

Cloud Mastery Bootcamp – Digital Cloud Training
Jan 2024 – Nov 2024

☁️ Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
🔧 Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
🐍 Python and DevOps automation on AWS
🧠 AWS Solutions Architecture
🐧 Cloud Foundations and Linux

Cybersecurity Bootcamp – Fullstack Academy
Jan 2024 – Jul 2024

🔴 Red Team: Exploitation, Metasploit, privilege escalation
🔵 Blue Team: Hardening, Splunk, digital forensics
💻 Python for automation + SysAdmin (Linux/Windows)

Full Stack Engineering – Flatiron School
Jan 2023 – Oct 2023

⚙️ Full-stack apps with Flask, React, SQL
📦 Built scalable, robust applications

💬 Need more info or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out at www.hcoco1.com.