Misael Amador Gonzalez
I am a recent Computer Science graduate and certified Apple Hardware Technician. I specialize in the intersection of hardware reliability and backend infrastructure. Currently, I manage enterprise-level hardware repairs for higher education while maintaining a custom-built Linux server environment for personal and community projects.
Experience
- Certified Apple Technician using GSX to manage the full repair lifecycle for institutional hardware.
- Performed advanced component-level repairs for iPads and Macs, adhering to strict Apple quality standards.
- Utilized specialized diagnostics for logic board analysis, T2 security chips, and SMC units.
- Lead technical point of contact for staff and faculty, delivering standardized IT support and hardware troubleshooting.
Projects
Deployed and maintains a dedicated home server hosting web services and game instances. Configured a secure Nginx reverse proxy with SSL termination and automated certificate renewal.
Developed a full-stack portal to automate Minecraft server whitelisting via web requests. Built a secure PHP admin dashboard with custom Shell-to-PHP integration for real-time console command execution.
A technical showcase of 7 security projects involving brute-force analysis, honeypot deployment, and network defense via IPTables. Includes documented Wireshark packet captures and vulnerability assessments.