Summary
Elessar Perez is an experienced IT Help Desk professional based in San Jose, California, with nine years supporting users and systems while transitioning into cybersecurity. Currently freelancing and completing a BASc after an earlier associate degree, he blends practical troubleshooting experience with formal study in computer and information sciences. Driven by a passion for network security and ethical hacking, he is actively pursuing industry certifications and applies a methodical, problem-solving mindset to harden small business environments. Comfortable collaborating across teams, he focuses on building practical, resilient defenses rather than theoretical ideals. Pragmatic and curious, Elessar treats each support ticket as a learning opportunity toward becoming a hands-on defender of digital infrastructure.
9 years of coding experience
San José State University
Associate's degree, COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, A, Associate's degree, COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES, A at Mission College