Leonardo Avila
@leonardoavila
Cybersecurity and networking student with hands-on networking and customer-focused experience.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity and networking professional currently pursuing an Associate’s degree in Cyber Security and Computer Forensics at Edinburgh College while advancing a Bachelor's in Computer Science through Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul Virtual. I hold Cisco certifications (2023–2027) including CCNA: Automation and Programmability and continue to develop cloud and programming skills.
I bring over nine years of hospitality leadership and customer-service experience, having worked as Networking Manager/Waiter and Manager in fast-paced restaurant environments. Those roles strengthened my communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability—skills I apply to collaborative, high-stakes cybersecurity settings.
My technical toolkit includes Cisco networking, AWS, Azure, VPNs, Python, Linux, Git/GitHub, SQL/Tableau, Excel, and digital forensics fundamentals. I am focused on applying networking and security knowledge to practical environments and growing into hands-on cybersecurity roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Networking Manager
The Big Table Group
Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)
Managed networking-related tasks while supporting front-of-house operations, delivering customer service and resolving issues during high-volume shifts over a 4-year period.
Manager
Pizza Express
Jan 2012 - Jan 2021 (9 years)
Led customer service operations and trained staff for nearly a decade, improving service quality and resolving customer issues in fast-paced restaurant environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UVUniversidade Cruzeiro do Sul (Cruzeiro do Sul Virtual)
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
2024 -
Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science at Cruzeiro do Sul Virtual to advance expertise in cybersecurity and computer science.
ECEdinburgh College
Associate’s degree, Cyber Security and Computer Forensics
Currently pursuing an Associate’s degree in Cyber Security and Computer Forensics at Edinburgh College, studying networking and digital forensics.
CCCisco Networking Academy / Cisco
Cisco Certifications (CCNA: Automation and Programmability), Networking
2023 - 2027
Completed Cisco certifications including CCNA: Automation and Programmability of Computer Networks (certification period 2023–2027).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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