WGU Cybersecurity Undergrad | Future Cloud Security Architect
I'm a dedicated and hands-on cloud and cybersecurity enthusiast, currently focused on mastering AWS and security best practices. My goal is to become a Cloud Security Architect, specializing in building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments. I believe in learning by doing, which is why I'm constantly working on real-world projects and certifications.
| Type | Certification/Degree | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Current | WGU Cybersecurity (B.S.) | Undergrad Student (Started May 2025) |
| Goal | AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate | In Progress |
| Achieved | ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) | Complete |
| Achieved | CompTIA A+ | Complete |
Future Goals: IT MBA and a Master's in Cybersecurity.
This project demonstrates proficiency in core AWS Solutions Architect - Associate concepts by deploying a highly secure, scalable, and low-cost serverless static website for SilvanX Technologies.
| Skill Demonstrated (SAA Focus) | AWS Service Used |
|---|---|
| Serverless Hosting | Amazon S3 (non-public origin) |
| Security & Best Practices | Origin Access Control (OAC) for S3 bucket security |
| Performance & Caching (CDN) | Amazon CloudFront |
| Mandated HTTPS | AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) |
| DNS Resolution | Amazon Route 53 Alias Records |
Live Site: SilvanX.com
- Security: IAM user/group/policy management, MFA setup, billing alarms/budgets, password policies.
- Storage: S3 bucket configuration, Cross-Region Replication (CRR) (e.g.,
us-east-1tous-west-2for DR). - Networking/Delivery: CloudFront, Route 53 DNS management.
- Management: AWS Management Console, CLI.
I'm actively seeking internships and free projects to further build my resume in cloud security and architecture. Let's connect and build something secure!
Reach Out:
- GitHub: CatrickLee
- Company: SilvanX Technologies
- Linkedin: CatSilvan
