Hello, I'm

Celeste Amador

Software Development|Automation & Data|Cybersecurity

Engineer and problem-solver across software development, automation, data, and cybersecurity. CompTIA and ISC2 certified, with hands-on experience in Python automation, API and database testing, RAG/AI workflows, and OSINT-driven security research. Fast learner, polyglot communicator, with a foundation in engineering and classical piano.

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Celeste Amador

About Me

Part engineer, part musician, all curiosity.

Open to new opportunities

I combine technical skill with critical thinking to solve problems that matter. Whether I'm building automation pipelines, hardening a server, or analyzing threat data, I bring the same discipline I developed as a trained classical pianist: attention to detail, patience under pressure, and the habit of practicing until things work beautifully.

Certified across CompTIA Security+, Network+, and ISC2 CC — with CySA+ in progress — I'm driven to keep expanding into new domains within tech. Adaptable, quick to learn, and polyglot.

Location

Alexandria, VA

Languages

Spanish (Native), English (Bilingual), German (Proficient)

Education

  • B.S. Computer Systems Engineering (IoT) — Virtual University of the State of Guanajuato
  • Specialization in Web3 Development & Smart Contract Security — Blockchain Accelerator
  • B.M. in Music, Piano Performance — Autonomous University of Baja California

Skills

Programming & Scripting

PythonJava (Spring Boot)C++SoliditySQLJavaScriptBashPowerShellHTML/CSS

Data & AI

Data Analysis (Python, SQL)RAG PipelinesVector Embeddings (Qdrant)Workflow Automation (n8n)

Cloud & DevOps

PodmanDockerAWSAzureGCPGit / GitHubCI/CD Pipelines

APIs & Testing

REST API Design & TestingPostmanInsomniaRegression Testing

Cybersecurity

Threat IntelligenceSIEM (Elastic, Wazuh)Burp SuiteMetasploitNmapOSINT (Shodan, Spiderfoot)NISTMITRE ATT&CKOWASP Top 10

Systems & Networking

Linux (Fedora, Kali, Ubuntu, Debian, Parrot)Windows (AD, Policy Mgmt)WiresharkCisco Packet Tracer

Languages

Spanish — NativeEnglish — BilingualGerman — Proficient

Professional Experience

Jun 2026 — Present
♫ Full circle

IT Consultant & Web Developer

Old Town Music School (OTMS) — Alexandria, VA

  • Leading migration off an outdated WordPress deployment to a new hosting provider and a more secure, higher-performance architecture — mapping databases and optimizing server configuration.
  • Redesigning the school’s website and building a new inquiry-management workflow to streamline how prospective-student requests are captured and handled.
  • Managing domain registration, hosting integration, and access control to keep operations uninterrupted and digital assets secure.
Jun 2025 — Jan 2026

Security Research Intern (Threat Intelligence, Automation & Engineering)

Solutions in Technology and Cybersecurity (STC) — Mexico City, MX (Remote)

  • Analyzed web protection mechanisms (Cloudflare, anti-bot systems) as part of authorized security research, developing standardized procedures that bypassed ~75% to assess detection effectiveness.
  • Conducted open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations using cyber-intelligence tools, producing actionable insights through improved data correlation.
  • Designed and deployed Python automation scripts that strengthened data collection and correlation, cutting manual investigation time by 80%.
Oct 2024 — Apr 2025

Technical English Instructor

Cybersecurity Academy — Mexico City, MX (Remote)

  • Designed and delivered a 16-week technical English course for 50+ IT professionals (Cybersecurity/IT terminology and documentation), improving comprehension of key terms by 30%.
  • Supported students across Moodle, Canvas, and Teams, resolving 98% of access issues.

Projects

API Database Communication

Led end-to-end validation of API-to-database communications using Postman for regression testing and data security. Established standardized integration procedures between Visual Studio and MS SQL Server.

Microsoft SQL Server Postman Server Management Studio

Data Input & Retrieval RAG System

Oversaw QA for a Retrieval-Augmented Generation system, maintaining 89% accuracy through systematic testing of PDF data extraction. Automated intake and retrieval of complex technical documentation.

n8n Qdrant Embeddings

Automatic Product Reviews Tagging

Engineered an automated sentiment analysis and classification workflow using n8n, achieving 100% classification accuracy. Implemented real-time tagging for immediate operational response to customer trends.

n8n Sentiment Analysis Automation

Text Encoder / Decoder

A cipher tool that encrypts and decrypts text using a custom substitution algorithm. Features real-time encoding, clipboard copy, and input validation — built as part of the Alura curriculum.

HTML CSS JavaScript
View Project →

Secret Number Game

An interactive number-guessing game built with JavaScript. Players attempt to guess a randomly generated secret number, with feedback guiding them to the correct answer.

HTML CSS JavaScript
View Project →

Certifications

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity

September 2024

CompTIA Security+

April 2025

CompTIA Network+

September 2025

In Progress

CompTIA CySA+

Expected June 2026

Education

Jun 2023 — Jan 2026

B.S. in Computer Systems Engineering

IoT Concentration

Virtual University of the State of Guanajuato

Coursework: IoT, Embedded Software, Communication & Interfaces, Electronics, Programming Systems, IoT Programming

Dec 2025 — Sep 2026

Specialization in Web3 Development & Smart Contract Security

Blockchain Accelerator

Sep 2012 — May 2018

B.M. in Music

Piano Performance & Pedagogy Concentration

Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

Currently

Open to New Opportunities

Available and actively looking. Let’s talk.

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Studying

Preparing for CompTIA CySA+ (expected June 2026).

Building

  • This website — with Claude Code
  • Hardening an Ubuntu VPS with Docker for DevOps, AI agents & automation
  • Learning Solidity & Blockchain development

Reading

If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies — Yudkowsky & Soares

Writing

Thoughts on security, automation, AI, and the occasional rabbit hole.

Read on Substack → Visit Blog →

Beyond Tech: Music

Before pivoting to cybersecurity, I spent seven years as a classical pianist and piano teacher in Baja California, Mexico. I hold a Bachelor's of Music from the Autonomous University of Baja California with a concentration in Piano Performance.

My music career included private instruction, collaborative chamber performances, and teaching at the State Center for the Arts (CEART) and the Baja California Institute of Culture (ICBC), where I mentored students awarded the Artistic Talents scholarship.

In 2020, I was awarded FONDARTE by the Baja California Institute of Culture for a collaboration project with the Classical Femmes ensemble — a grant supporting independent artistic and cultural activities.

This background gives me a distinctive edge: the discipline of performance, the patience of teaching, and the creativity of artistic collaboration — all of which I bring to my technical work every day.

2018 — 2025

Piano & Music Theory Teacher

Self-employed — Baja California, Mexico

2018 — 2024

Chamber Music Collaborative Pianist

Freelance — Baja California, Mexico

2018 — 2021

Piano Teacher

State Center for the Arts (CEART) — Mexicali, Baja California

2018 — 2021

Piano Instructor for Artistic Talents Scholars

Baja California Institute of Culture (ICBC) — Mexicali, Baja California

FONDARTE 2020 — Baja California Institute of Culture Grant for independent artistic and cultural activities. Awarded for collaboration with the Classical Femmes ensemble.
7+ Years Teaching
B.M. Piano Performance
2020 FONDARTE Award
Download Music Resume

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing cybersecurity, IT, or interesting projects. Reach out and let's talk.

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