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66<h1  style =" text-align  : center ;" >Rodrigo de Diego de Somonte</h1 >
7- <h2  style =" text-align  : center ;" >CYBERSECURITY TECHNOLOGY </h2 >
7+ <h2  style =" text-align  : center ;" >Cybersecurity Specialist | Software Developer </h2 >
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1010## <u >Profile</u >  
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13- ~ Organized and proactive cybersecurity technology student with strong Linux skills seeking a part-time/full-time
14- technical position or internship. Demonstrated academic excellence with a 3.9 GPA and industry-recognized
15- certifications (CompTIA A+, Security+, Linux+). Combines technical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills and
16- a focus on hands-on security implementation.
13+ Detail-oriented programmer with a 3.9 GPA and a strong foundation in Python, Java, and Rust. Demonstrated full-stack develop-
14+ ment skills by building and deploying a Discord bot with JavaScript and engineering a reusable Rust library compiled to WebAs-
15+ sembly. Seeking a developer position to contribute to building efficient and secure software applications.
1716
18- ## <u >Skills</u >  
19- 
20- <div  class =" cvcolumn "  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   1fr   1fr  ; gap  : 20px  ;" >
21-   <!--  Column 1 --> 
17+ <div  class =" cvcolumn "  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   1fr  ; gap  : 20px  ;" >
2218  <div  class =" cvbox "  style =" padding  : 15px  ; border-radius  : 10px  ;" >
23-     <h4> ~ Technical Skills </h4> 
24-     
19+     <h2><u>Skills</u></h2> 
2520    <ul> 
26-     <li>Operating Systems: 
27-     Windows 10/11, 
28-     Chrome OS, Android, 
29-     Linux</li> 
30-     <li>Programming 
31-     Languages: Basic 
32-     knowledge of Python, 
33-     PHP, Bash, and JS. 
34-     Intermediate level of 
35-     Java.</li> 
21+     <li>Programming/Scripting: 
22+     Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Bash</li> 
3623    <li>Virtualization: VMware, 
3724    VirtualBox</li> 
25+     <li>Operating Systems: Android, ChromeOS, Linux, Windows 10/11 
26+     </li> 
27+     <li>Development Tools: VS Code, JetBrains Suite</li> 
28+     </li> 
3829    </ul> 
3930  </div >
40- 
41-   <!--  Column 2 --> 
4231  <div  class =" cvbox "  style =" padding  : 15px  ; border-radius  : 10px  ;" >
43-     <h4>~ Soft Skills</h4 > 
32+     <h2><u>Languages</u></h2 > 
4433    <ul> 
45-     <li>Organized</li> 
46-     <li>Productive</li> 
47-     <li>Punctual</li> 
48-     <li>Responsible</li> 
49-     <li>Positive attitude</li> 
50-     <li>Kinesthetic learner</li> 
51-     <li>Active listener</li> 
52-     <li>Collaborative</li> 
34+       <li><span class="language-name">Spanish</span> <span>⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤</span></li> 
35+       <li><span class="language-name">English</span> <span>⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤</span></li> 
36+       <li><span class="language-name">Italian</span> <span>⬤⬤⬤⬤〇</span></li> 
37+       <li><span class="language-name">Portuguese</span> <span>⬤⬤⬤〇〇</span></li> 
38+       <li><span class="language-name">German</span> <span>⬤⬤〇〇〇</span></li> 
39+       <li><span class="language-name">French</span> <span>⬤〇〇〇〇</span></li> 
5340    </ul> 
5441  </div >
42+ </div >
5543
56-   <!--  Column 3 --> 
57-   <div  class =" cvbox "  style =" padding  : 15px  ; border-radius  : 10px  ;" >
58-     <h4>~ Language Skills</h4> 
59-     <ul> 
60-     <li>Spanish: native language</li> 
61-     <li>English: bilingual</li> 
62-     <li>Italian: high- 
63-     intermediate level</li> 
64-     <li>Portuguese: 
65-     intermediate level</li> 
66-     <li>French: low-intermedia 
67-     level</li> 
68-     <li>German: low- 
69-     intermediate level</li> 
70-     </ul> 
44+ ## <u >Projects</u >  
45+ <div >
46+   <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   1fr  ; font-weight  : bold " >
47+     <div><img src="https://www.pngarts.com/files/8/Github-Logo-Transparent-Background-PNG.png" alt="icon" style="height: 1em; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://github.com/rsomonte/rsomonte.github.io">rsomonte.github.io</a></div> 
48+     <div><p style="text-align: right">May 2025</p></div> 
49+   </div >
50+   <ul >
51+     <li>Built a personal website using 11ty (Eleventy), a modern static site generator, to showcase web development skills and host project writeups.</li> 
52+     <li>Integrated a custom Wasm-based file identifier enabling client-side file type detection via a Rust core module.</li> 
53+     <li>Structured modular layout templates to separate content and logic, improving maintainability and scalability.</li> 
54+     <li>Deployed via GitHub Pages with automated publishing for fast and zero-cost hosting.</li> 
55+   </ul >
56+   <div  class =" word-boxes-container " >
57+     <span class="word-box">HTML5</span> 
58+     <span class="word-box">CSS</span> 
59+     <span class="word-box">Version Control</span> 
60+     <span class="word-box">11ty</span> 
61+     <span class="word-box">WebAssembly</span> 
7162  </div >
7263</div >
7364
74- ## <u >Education</u >  
75- 
76- 
77- <p  style =" font-family  : Georgia , serif  !important ;"  > ~ Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity Technology | Jun 2023 – Present</p >
65+ <div >
66+   <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   1fr  ; font-weight  : bold " >
67+     <div><img src="https://www.pngarts.com/files/8/Github-Logo-Transparent-Background-PNG.png" alt="icon" style="height: 1em; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://github.com/rsomonte/taskerbot">Tasker Bot</a></div> 
68+     <div><p style="text-align: right">June 2025</p></div> 
69+   </div >
70+   <ul >
71+     <li>Built a Discord bot in JavaScript to help users set and track personal objectives with frequency-based submission limits.</li> 
72+     <li>Implemented slash commands for user interaction and accountability.</li> 
73+     <li>Enforced time-based constraints on submissions (daily, weekly, monthly) and tracked consecutive streaks for each objective.</li> 
74+     <li>Required image proof for each submission, validating task completion before updating streak data.</li> 
75+     <li>Engineered a persistent data layer to manage user objectives and submission history with reliable long-term tracking.</li> 
76+   </ul >
77+   <div  class =" word-boxes-container " >
78+     <span class="word-box">JavaScript</span> 
79+     <span class="word-box">Discord API</span> 
80+     <span class="word-box">Version Control</span> 
81+   </div >
82+ </div >
83+ <div >
84+   <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   1fr  ; font-weight  : bold " >
85+     <div><img src="https://www.pngarts.com/files/8/Github-Logo-Transparent-Background-PNG.png" alt="icon" style="height: 1em; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://github.com/rsomonte/filetype-core">Filetype Core</a></div> 
86+     <div><p style="text-align: right">June 2025</p></div> 
87+   </div >
88+   <ul >
89+     <li>Authored a Rust library to accurately detect file types based on file signatures and binary content.</li> 
90+     <li>Leveraged Rust’s safety and performance features to ensure efficient, secure file type detection.</li> 
91+     <li>Built as a core engine to be reusable in multiple applications and environments, including browser-based tools via WebAssembly.</li> 
92+     <li>Structured project for easy integration and future extensibility.</li> 
93+   </ul >
94+   <div  class =" word-boxes-container " >
95+     <span class="word-box">Rust</span> 
96+     <span class="word-box">Version Control</span> 
97+   </div >
98+ </div >
99+ <div >
100+   <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   1fr  ; font-weight  : bold " >
101+     <div><img src="https://www.pngarts.com/files/8/Github-Logo-Transparent-Background-PNG.png" alt="icon" style="height: 1em; vertical-align: middle;"><a href="https://github.com/rsomonte/filetype-cli">Filetype CLI</a></div> 
102+     <div><p style="text-align: right">June 2025</p></div> 
103+   </div >
104+   <ul >
105+     <li>Developed a cross-platform CLI tool in Rust for rapid file type identification.</li> 
106+     <li>Integrated directly with filetype-core for consistent logic across CLI and WebAssembly interfaces.</li> 
107+   </ul >
108+   <div  class =" word-boxes-container " >
109+     <span class="word-box">Rust</span> 
110+     <span class="word-box">Version Control</span> 
111+   </div >
112+ </div >
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79- University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) – ** GPA: 3.93** 
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81- -  <u >Relevant Coursework:</u > Intermediate Programming, Relational Database Concepts & Applications,
82-     Introduction to Linux, Red Hat Linux System Administration I, Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing & Cyber
83-     Red Team, Threat Management & Vulnerability Assessment, Advanced Information Systems Security.
84- -  <u >Dean's List:</u > 6 consecutive semesters (Summer 2023 - Spring 2025)
85115
86- ## <u >Awards and Accomplishments</u >  
87116
88- ~ Trevor McLaughlin Memorial Scholarship | May 2023 <br >
89- ~ CompTIA A+ Certification – Certification ID: WRMKE4YTMJ1E1E5B | Jul 2024<br >
90- ~ CompTIA Security+ Certification – Certification ID: DFFBVVLRH2VQQ1CS | Sep 2024<br >
91- ~ CompTIA Linux+ Certification – Certification ID: H0PBHJPQTE4414CG | Mar 2025<br >
92- ## <u >Volunteering Experience</u >  
93117
94- <p  style =" font-family  : Georgia , serif  !important ;"  > ~ Spanish Tutor (Bruton High School) | Mar 2023 – Jun 2023</p >
95- <ul >
96-   <li >Assisted students in improving their Spanish language skills.</li >
97-   <li >Developed personalized learning plans for students.</li >
98- </ul >
118+ ## <u >Education</u >  
99119
120+ <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   5fr  ; gap  : 20px  " >
121+   <div >
122+     <p style="text-align: right">2023 - 2025</p></div> 
123+   <div >
124+     <p>Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus</p></div> 
125+ </div >
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127+ <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   5fr  ; gap  : 20px  " >
128+   <div >
129+     <p style="text-align: right">2023 - Present</p></div> 
130+   <div >
131+     <p>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, University of Maryland Global Campus</p></div> 
132+ </div >
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134+ <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   5fr  ; gap  : 20px  " >
135+   <div >
136+     <p style="text-align: right">Jul 2024</p></div> 
137+   <div >
138+     <p>CompTIA A+ Certification</p></div> 
139+ </div >
140+ <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   5fr  ; gap  : 20px  " >
141+   <div >
142+     <p style="text-align: right">Sep 2024</p></div> 
143+   <div >
144+     <p>CompTIA Security+ Certification</p></div> 
145+ </div >
146+ <div  style =" display  : grid ; grid-template-columns  : 1fr   5fr  ; gap  : 20px  " >
147+   <div >
148+     <p style="text-align: right">Mar 2025</p></div> 
149+   <div >
150+     <p>CompTIA Linux+ Certification</p></div> 
151+ </div >
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