Joel Vanta

Interests

Cybersecurity , Software Engineering , Artificial Intelligence , Machine Learning , Foreign exchange , Chemistry education

Skills

Personal: Attention to detail, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, customer service, communication, research, collaboration, time management, critical thinking, decision making, information management, interpersonal, initiative, integrity, accountability, organizational awareness

Toolsets/Platforms: GitHub, IntelliJ IDEA, Visual Studio Code, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Slack, Chrome

Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python

Operating Systems: Linux, macOS, Windows 10 Pro

Full Stack Web Development: HTML, CSS, CSS Frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind), JavaScript, JSX, JS Frameworks/Libraries (Meteor, React, Angular), Backend Frameworks (NodeJS), Docker, Ngix, Database (Relational – MySQL, PostgreSQL; Non-relational – MongoDB), API development (REST), API security (HTTPS, SSL/TLS), Deployment Platforms (Digital Ocean, Microsoft Azure, Adobe Experience Manager, AWS)

Certifications

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — CompTIA

Demonstrates strong knowledge in risk management, incident response, architecture design, and cybersecurity controls.

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2025-05-14

Education

University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science with concentration in Security Science

  • Dean's List - Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

2021 - 2024

Philippine Normal University, Manila, Philippines

Master of Education, Chemistry

2010 - 2012

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines

B.S., Biology

2002 - 2006

Work

Hele Imua Intern (IT Specialist), Department of Human Services, MedQuest Division

Software Developer/Cybersecurity specialist

  • Assisted in the configuration of firewalls, virtual machines, network address translation (NAT) rules, remote desktop protocol (RDP) using Microsoft Azure
  • Performed website migration using Adobe Experience Manager, Strapi, and LifeRay

2025 - pres

Chemical Specialist, United States Army

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear specialist

  • Assess, decontaminate a possible affected area

2016 - 2019

High School Science Teacher, Ganado Unified School District

www.ganado.k12.az.us

A passionate and dedicated educator

  • Educate the young people in the fascinating field of chemistry

2013 - 2016

References

Available upon request