Summary
Christian Baiza is a recent Computer Science graduate based in New York transitioning from a 9-year hospitality and security background into cybersecurity and software engineering. Proficient in Java, C, C++, and Python, he pairs classroom knowledge with hands-on experience on Linux distributions like Parrot Security and Kali for penetration testing and bug bounty research. Currently a sous chef, he brings operational discipline, team leadership, and incident-aware thinking from fast-paced kitchens to security problem-solving. Christian has practical exposure to networking and ethical hacking techniques and spends his free time hunting bugs and sharpening defensive and offensive security skills. He blends real-world operational resilience with technical fluency, making him a pragmatic entry-level candidate for security-focused engineering roles.
9 years of coding experience
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies at San Diego City College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science at California State University Long Beach, College of Engineering
NA, Computer Science, NA, Computer Science at San Diego State University