Curriculum Vitae · 2025

Information Security
& DevOps Engineer

With over a decade of experience in critical banking infrastructure, I specialize in delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing systems. My career has been shaped around supporting and improving Java-based applications in high-stakes environments, particularly in fraud prevention and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems.

Proficient in vulnerability management, automation (Bash/UNIX), Java memory tuning (JVM, heap analysis), and middleware optimization. Known for bridging the gap between development and operations, supporting international teams, and communicating technical insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

13+ years experience
🏦 Banking & FinTech
🛡️ CEH Certified
⚙️ AML / Fraud Systems
Work Experience
July 2025 — Present
Citi

Aplication Sr. Support — Tech Lead

Responsible for ensuring reliability, performance, and uptime of production systems through advanced observability and canary deployments. Provide production support, quickly diagnose and resolve incidents, and automate monitoring and alerting to prevent issues before they impact users.

  • Implement and maintain observability tools (metrics, logs, tracing).
  • Manage canary releases to detect issues early during deployments.
  • Provide 2nd/3rd level production support and incident resolution.
  • Automate alerts and remediation processes to reduce downtime.
  • Collaborate with dev teams to improve system reliability.
Prometheus Grafana ELK Canary Deployments Linux Python Bash
Nov 2021 — Jul 2025
Citi

Application Sr. Support — DevOps Engineer

Analyzed and implemented infrastructure solutions for mission-critical Citibanamex applications, focusing on enhancing the architecture and performance of AML systems. Ensured high availability, security, and compliance of key banking platforms while collaborating with global and regional teams.

  • Led infrastructure improvements to support AML and fraud detection platforms.
  • Served as primary liaison between global development teams and regional operations.
  • Managed application lifecycle: deployment, patching, version upgrades, and security remediation.
  • Represented the regional team in business meetings, translating technical updates into actionable insights.
  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance.
Big Data Java AML DDAR System DevOps
Apr 2018 — Nov 2021
Citi

Intermediate Analyst — Fraud & AML Applications

Led planning, analysis, and execution of critical technology projects supporting Citibanamex's Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering (GFTS) systems. Ensured high availability, resilience, and security of key applications.

  • Maintained 24/7 availability and integrity of core fraud and AML applications.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex Java Application Server issues including memory leaks and JVM tuning.
  • Coordinated patch management, version upgrades, and secure deployments.
  • Developed and executed remediation plans to address security vulnerabilities.
  • Implemented automation and performance tuning strategies for continuous improvement.
JVM Tuning Java App Server Patch Management Automation
Apr 2016 — Dec 2017
Wipro

Middleware Support Engineer — Banking Infrastructure

Supported the stability, performance, and security of mission-critical banking infrastructure at Citibanamex. Specialized in IBM WebSphere administration, Java application tuning, and automation of operational tasks. Monterrey, N.L.

  • Managed deployment, configuration, and version migration of IBM WebSphere Application Server.
  • Diagnosed Java issues including memory leaks, heap dumps, and performance bottlenecks.
  • Automated routine tasks using Bash scripting, reducing manual errors and increasing efficiency.
  • Provided application-level support for KYC, Mantas (AML), and SaNS banking systems.
  • Renewed SSL certificates and applied security patches to maintain compliance.
IBM WebSphere KYC / Mantas Bash Scripting SSL Certs
Feb 2012 — Apr 2016
Wipro

Middleware Support Engineer — Java J2EE & UNIX Automation

Provided middleware support for Java J2EE applications, ensuring stability, performance, and security across critical banking systems. Developed automation scripts, managed system operations, and led vulnerability remediation strategies. Monterrey, N.L.

  • Resolved execution, compilation, and deployment issues in complex J2EE environments.
  • Designed and executed vulnerability remediation plans; performed risk assessments.
  • Created efficient Bash scripts to automate operational tasks on UNIX/Linux systems.
  • Conducted JVM tuning and heap memory analysis to identify and fix memory leaks.
  • Handled patch management, log analysis, and configuration of high-availability systems.
Java J2EE UNIX Security JVM Tuning Bash
Oct 2008 — Dec 2011
Tec de Monterrey

Web Programmer — Online Education R&D

Developed web solutions for the Online Education Research and Development Center at ITESM (Tecnológico de Monterrey), programming interactive content for the Learning Management System (LMS).

  • Programmed interactive content and custom components for the LMS using JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.
  • Enhanced interactivity and debugging capabilities within online courses.
  • Collaborated with instructional designers and multimedia teams on responsive educational interfaces.
JavaScript jQuery AJAX HTML/CSS SUMTOTAL LMS
Education
Engineer in Computational Administrative Systems (ISCA)
UTM — Universidad TecMilenio
August 2003 – December 2008 · San Nicolás, N.L.

Specialized in development and administration of strategic information systems, with a business focus to navigate rapid technological change and international markets.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council
February – March 2013 · San Pedro Garza García, N.L.

Professional certification covering ethical hacking methodologies, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and information security auditing.

Ingeniero en Sistemas Computacionales Administrativos
Tecnológico de Monterrey
August 2003 – December 2009

Information Technology degree with focus on systems design, software engineering, and business process automation.

Robotics & Mechatronics
Universidad Regiomontana
2009 · Monterrey, N.L.

Knowledge in mechatronic systems integration for industrial production and automated production system programming.

Work Goal

To work as part of a team and provide additional value through experience, carrying out my position with commitment and professionalism. To focus knowledge on information security while participating in multidisciplinary and international teams, leveraging a deep understanding of web systems, pentesting techniques, vulnerability assessment, software development, and task automation to improve both individual and organizational workflows.

Interests
Soccer
Cryptocurrency & DeFi Markets
🔐 InfoSec Research
🤖 Automation & Scripting