Misael Amador Gonzalez

San Jose, CA · (831) 258-0551 · misa.amadorgonzalez@gmail.com

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

Follett Higher Education – Apple Technician Lead
Hayward, CA · Dec 2020 – Aug 2025
  • 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

Ubuntu Home Server & Infrastructure
Ubuntu 24.04 · Nginx · UFW · Certbot

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.

LEMP Whitelist Management System
PHP · MySQL · Nginx · Linux Shell Integration

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.

Cybersecurity Portfolio
CSU East Bay — 2025

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.

Technical Skills

Programming & Backend
PHPPythonJavaC++MySQLNode.js
Systems & Infrastructure
Linux (Ubuntu)NginxSSHSSL/CertbotUFW FirewallScreenApple GSX
Web & Development Tools
HTML/CSSJavaScriptReactGit/GitHubVS CodeAndroid Studio

Education

California State University, East Bay
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science · Minor in Mathematics
Relevant Coursework
Data Structures and Algorithms; Linux Operating Systems; Software Engineering; Database Architecture; Computer Networks; Security & Info Assurance; Mobile Programming; Website Development.