Cristian Ruvalcaba

Cristian Ruvalcaba has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Cristian currently serves as the Lead Instructor for the SDSU Cybersecurity Bootcamp and has previously held a similar role at ThriveDX (formerly HackerU). Before transitioning to an instructional role, Cristian worked at IBM as a Senior Cyber Security Technical Specialist, where they focused on knowledge transfer, design, and showcasing the value of IBM security tools to customers. Prior to that, Cristian held various positions as a Security Professional, performing functions such as network infrastructure security design and monitoring. Cristian also has experience as a Principal QRadar Platform Engineer and SIEM Engineer at Optiv Inc, where they were responsible for knowledge transfer, customization, and streamlining processes related to QRadar. Cristian's earlier work experience includes roles as a Senior Security Engineer at Intuit, where they implemented security technologies globally, and as a Cyber Security Intern at both Sempra Energy and Intuit. In the future, Cristian plans to serve as the School Master for the cybersecurity program at Masterschool. Overall, Cristian Ruvalcaba's work experience reflects their expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in areas such as technical specialization, instructional leadership, and implementation excellence.

Cristian Ruvalcaba obtained a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Film and Television Production from San Diego State University, completing their studies from 2014 to 2021. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Engineering from the same university, graduating between 2002 and 2006. There is also a mention of him attending the Rehearsal Room, but no further details are provided. In terms of certifications, Cristian holds various credentials such as CISSP, CCSP, and MFA. Cristian'scertification history includes achieving certifications in cloud security, information systems security, and specialized technical areas. Notably, they obtained the CISSP certification in 2008 and earned the CCSP certification in 2021. Additionally, Cristian has acquired certifications from institutions such as IBM, Amazon Web Services (AWS), ISC2, GIAC, and Tufin.