Melissa Perez

High-achieving Information Technology student and consistent Dean's Lister at De La Salle University, specializing in Networks and Cybersecurity. Backed by a solid technical foundation in Systems Administration via the Linux CLI, configurations of Cisco enterprise protocols, and network threat mitigation. Driven to deliver robust infrastructure security, proactive network monitoring, and efficient technical problem-solving in enterprise environments.

IT Infrastructure & Security Intern at Malayan Insurance Company, Inc. (2026-05 – 2026-07)

• Threat Intelligence & Access Control: Analyzed security dashboards to identify malicious IP addresses and updated Network Access Control Lists (ACLs) to block high-risk domains.
• Security Incident Escalation: Monitored web traffic logs for successful connections (HTTP 200) to unauthorized domains, proactively escalating potential anomalies to senior security analysts.
• Endpoint Hardening & Provisioning: Implemented secure system configurations and deployed critical Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) agents to endpoints.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Resolved locked Directory Services accounts, managed expired user credentials, and synced enterprise devices to correct group policies.
• Network & Infrastructure Support: Assisted with server room port-mapping, diagnosed physical layer connectivity issues by tracing and crimping LAN cables, and resolved ITSR help desk tickets.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – De La Salle University (2022-Present)