Joaquin Porter Jr
Name: Joaquin Porter Jr
Profile: Cloud Professional
Email: JPort081@FIU.edu
Phone: (305) 988-8253
Skills
About me
I’m an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate and Cloud Practitioner, with CompTIA Security+ and a Computer Science degree in progress at FIU. My focus is on cloud security and infrastructure optimization.
Before tech, I spent years in sales, knocking on doors, working at T-Mobile and AT&T, and learning how to thrive in rejection. Walking house to house in scorching heat or in the rain, hearing “no” more times than I could count, and still showing up the next morning built the grit and adaptability I bring into my work today.
What keeps me moving is curiosity. I love understanding how things work, breaking them down, and making them better, whether that’s fine-tuning cloud architectures, locking down security vulnerabilities, or building a portfolio site from scratch. For me, the process is just as rewarding as the outcome.
Resume
www.linkedin.com/in/jporter924
Sumary
Joaquin Porter Jr
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate and CompTIA Security+ certified student pursuing a B.A. in Computer Science. Team lead with hands-on experience in cloud security, IAM, vulnerability discovery, SIEM monitoring, and DevSecOps automation. Blends technical depth with leadership and customer-facing skills to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
- Miami, Florida
- (305) 988-8253
- JPort081@FIU.edu
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
2025 - 2027
Florida International University - Miami, FL
Currently pursuing a B.A. in Computer Science at FIU, with a focus on cloud security and scalable infrastructure.
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
2018 - 2020
Miami-Dade College - Miami, FL
After earning my Associate’s in Business, I pursued entrepreneurship through day trading in the stock market and wholesaling real estate during mornings, nights, and weekends. Knocking on doors, cold calling leads, and analyzing markets wasn’t glamorous, but it taught me grit and resilience through the school of hard knocks. Those same lessons in perseverance, discipline, and consistency are exactly what I bring into cloud security and infrastructure.
Professional Experience
FIU - INIT
2025 - Present
FIU - Miami, FL
- Leading a student team project on an IAM Security Misconfiguration Dashboard to detect and remediate cloud risks.
- Coordinating roles, timelines, and deliverables to keep the project on track and teammates focused on strengths.
- Introducing DevSecOps workflows (OPA, Checkov, Gitleaks) and guiding peers in integrating security checks.
- Mentoring teammates through challenges, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing throughout the project.
CodePath Cybersecurity
2025 - Present
FIU - Miami, FL
- Collaborating with peers on weekly labs uncovering vulnerabilities, incident response, and secure coding practices.
- Simulating real-world attack and defense scenarios to strengthen detection and response skills.
Certifications
www.credly.com/users/joaquin-porter-jr
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Fluent in AWS fundamentals with the ability to identify and apply essential services, setting the stage for scalable and secure cloud projects.
AWS Solutions Architect
Advanced expertise in designing scalable, highly available, and cost-efficient AWS architectures aligned to business requirements.
CompTIA Security+
Experienced in identifying and addressing threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities, leveraging risk management frameworks, mitigation strategies, and intrusion detection techniques to safeguard systems and data.
Portfolio
github.com/wakeensito
- All
- Cloud Security
- Automation
- Monitoring
- Capture The Flag
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What inspired you to create KeenKloud?
I wanted a place to document and showcase my journey in cloud security beyond just certifications. KeenKloud highlights hands-on projects where I turn theory into practice and share solutions that are scalable, secure, and real-world ready.
2. Who is KeenKloud for?
KeenKloud was intentionally created as an extension of my resume, something recruiters can explore beyond a PDF. But it’s also for students, aspiring cloud and security professionals, and potential clients who want help bringing their digital ideas to life, whether for business or personal brand.
3. What kind of projects can I find here?
Projects focused on AWS, cloud security, and automation, ranging from secure static site deployments to monitoring, CI/CD, and defense-in-depth architectures. I’ll also be expanding into Capture the Flag challenges and penetration testing in the near future.
4. How do these projects differ from tutorials online?
These projects are built from my own creativity and network, not copy-and-paste labs. They’re designed with real-world use cases in mind, showing how I approach security, scalability, and automation from a practitioner’s perspective.
5. Where are you heading next with KeenKloud?
I’ll continue expanding into advanced cloud security projects, including Zero Trust architectures, SOC workflows, and incident response in AWS. I also plan to share more Capture the Flag and penetration testing work, documenting the process as I grow as a security engineer.