Jose Felix Cruz

Jose Felix Cruz

US Navy Veteran transitioning to cybersecurity. Background in digital marketing with 16+ years of experience, now applying my strategic and analytical skills to cloud security challenges.

AWS Cloud & Security Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio hosted on AWS S3! This showcase demonstrates my journey into cloud security through hands-on AWS projects and practical applications.

As a US Navy Veteran transitioning into cybersecurity, I'm actively building expertise in AWS services with a focus on security, networking, and cloud architecture. Below you'll find both completed projects and those in my learning pathway.

Current Projects

Completed
Build a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Creating a secure, isolated network environment in AWS with subnets and internet connectivity to establish the foundation for cloud-based applications.
AWS Networking VPC
May 2025
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Completed
Cloud Security with AWS IAM
Implementation of security best practices with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), including role-based access control and least privilege principles.
AWS IAM Access Control
May 2025
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Completed
Visualize Data with QuickSight
Creation of interactive dashboards and visualizations using AWS QuickSight to analyze security data and present actionable insights.
AWS Analytics Security Analysis
May 2025
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Completed
Host a Website on Amazon S3
Implementation of a secure static website using AWS S3, demonstrating how to configure bucket policies, set up static website hosting, and create a professional portfolio site.
AWS S3 Static Hosting
April 2025
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Completed
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment framework for small businesses, with actionable controls and implementation guidance for critical security vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Data Protection
April 2025
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Completed
LegitKits Facebook Ad Campaign
Strategic Facebook advertising campaign for LegitKits that increased quilting kit sales through targeted ads, achieving an exceptional 41.83x ROAS for retargeting efforts.
Marketing Analytics
September 2024
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AWS Security Learning Pathway

Planned
Connect a GitHub Repo with AWS
Integration of GitHub repositories with AWS services for automated code deployment, testing, and infrastructure provisioning.
AWS GitHub Integration
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Continuous Integration with CodeBuild
Setting up automated build and test processes using AWS CodeBuild to ensure code quality and integration reliability.
AWS CodeBuild CI
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Deploy a Web App with CodeDeploy
Using AWS CodeDeploy to automate application deployments to EC2 instances with rollback capabilities and deployment strategies.
AWS CodeDeploy Automation
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation
Creating reusable infrastructure templates with AWS CloudFormation to deploy consistent environments with version-controlled infrastructure definitions.
AWS Infrastructure as Code CloudFormation
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Encrypt Data with AWS KMS
Implementation of data encryption using AWS Key Management Service (KMS) to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with security standards.
AWS KMS Encryption
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Threat Detection with GuardDuty
Setup and configuration of AWS GuardDuty for continuous threat monitoring and detection, with implementation of automated alerting and response.
AWS GuardDuty Threat Detection
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Secure Secrets with Secrets Manager
Implementation of AWS Secrets Manager to securely store, distribute, and rotate database credentials, API keys, and other sensitive information.
AWS Secrets Credential Management
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Build a Security Monitoring System
Creating a comprehensive security monitoring system using AWS services to detect, alert, and respond to security events across cloud infrastructure.
AWS Monitoring Security Operations
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Build a Virtual Private Cloud
Design and implementation of a secure AWS VPC with public and private subnets, security groups, and network access controls.
AWS Networking VPC
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Build a CI/CD Pipeline with AWS
End-to-end implementation of a Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipeline using AWS services for automated application delivery.
AWS CI/CD DevOps
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
VPC Traffic Flow and Security
Implementation of secure traffic management within a VPC, including security groups, NACLs, and analysis of traffic patterns.
AWS Network Security VPC
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Creating a Private Subnet
Implementing a private subnet within a VPC for hosting sensitive resources with restricted access and enhanced security.
AWS Subnets VPC
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Launching VPC Resources
Deploying and configuring EC2 instances, databases, and other resources within a VPC with appropriate security controls.
AWS EC2 Resource Management
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Testing VPC Connectivity
Implementing and validating network connectivity between VPC resources, ensuring proper security group and routing configuration.
AWS Connectivity Troubleshooting
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
VPC Peering
Setting up and configuring VPC peering connections to enable secure communication between isolated virtual networks.
AWS Peering Network Integration
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
VPC Monitoring with Flow Logs
Setting up and analyzing VPC Flow Logs to monitor network traffic, detect security issues, and troubleshoot connectivity problems.
AWS Monitoring Network Analysis
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Access S3 from a VPC
Implementing secure access to S3 buckets from within a VPC using VPC endpoints, enhancing security by keeping traffic within the AWS network.
AWS S3 Private Access
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
VPC Endpoints
Configuring VPC endpoints to privately connect VPC resources to supported AWS services without requiring an internet gateway.
AWS Endpoints Private Connectivity
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Deploy an App Across Accounts
Implementing cross-account application deployment, enabling secure and scalable multi-account AWS architectures.
AWS Multi-Account Cross-Account Access
Coming Soon
Upcoming
Planned
Secure Packages with CodeArtifact
Setting up a secure package repository with AWS CodeArtifact to manage software dependencies with access controls and version management.
AWS CodeArtifact Package Management
Coming Soon
Upcoming

This portfolio is hosted on AWS S3, demonstrating my cloud infrastructure and static website skills.

As a US Navy Veteran transitioning to cybersecurity, I'm building expertise in AWS security services through hands-on projects and continuous learning.

For more information about my work and background, please visit my main website at josefelixcruz.com

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