Alex Avalos
About Alex Avalos
Alex Avalos is a Cyber Defense Analyst at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with over 15 years of experience in managing global server infrastructures and security technologies.
Current Role at Chevron
Alex Avalos currently works as a Cyber Defense Analyst at Chevron in Houston, Texas, United States. In this role, he is responsible for protecting the company's information systems and infrastructure from cyber threats. His work involves continuous monitoring and analyzing security systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing measures to mitigate risks.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Alex Avalos has held various positions at Chevron over the years. He was a Cybersecurity Engineer and SAFe Product Owner from 2018 to 2020, focusing on cybersecurity engineering and product ownership. From 2016 to 2018, he served as the Enterprise Security Design Team Lead, where he led the team's efforts in designing security solutions. Prior to that, from 2013 to 2016, he worked as a Network Security Design Engineer, specializing in network security designs. From 2011 to 2013, he was an Enterprise Security & Access Management Analyst, focusing on enterprise security and access management. He initially joined Chevron as an Enterprise Access Management Analyst from 2008 to 2011 and as a SharePoint Administrator and Business Analyst from 2006 to 2008.
Experience at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
Before joining Chevron, Alex Avalos worked at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System as a Desktop Support Analyst from 2004 to 2006 in the Houston, Texas area. During his tenure, he was responsible for providing technical support to end users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and ensuring the smooth operation of desktop environments.
Education and Expertise
Alex Avalos studied at the University of Houston, where he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management Information Systems and Services. With over 15 years of experience, he has a strong background in managing global server infrastructures and security technologies. He specializes in designing, planning, installing, deploying, and optimizing IT environments to achieve high availability, security, and performance.
IT Environment Optimization
Alex Avalos possesses a strong ability to effectively design and optimize IT environments for enterprise-level performance. He focuses on ensuring high availability, robust security, and optimum performance in IT systems. His expertise encompasses a wide range of IT and security technologies, making him a valuable asset in managing and enhancing data-center operations.