Shain Carrasco
About Shain Carrasco
Shain Carrasco is a Software Solutions Engineer with a background in software engineering and cello performance. He has worked at SANS Institute since 2021 and has been a cellist with the Santa Cruz Symphony since 2003.
Work at SANS Institute
Shain Carrasco has been employed at SANS Institute since 2021 as a Software Solutions Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for the documentation website and handles user training and support related to cybersecurity training and awareness. Prior to this position, he worked as a Software Engineer at SANS Institute from 2020 to 2021, where he redesigned local database seed files for development.
Education and Expertise
Shain Carrasco studied Software Engineering at Hack Reactor @ Galvanize from 2019 to 2020. He also holds a Master of Music (M.M.) in Cello Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Cello Performance from North Carolina School of the Arts from 1995 to 1999, following his high school diploma from the same institution, where he studied from 1992 to 1995.
Background in Music
Since 2003, Shain Carrasco has been a cellist with the Santa Cruz Symphony, contributing to the orchestra for over 21 years. His extensive training in cello performance has been a significant aspect of his career, complementing his work in software engineering.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at SANS Institute, Shain Carrasco briefly sought new opportunities as a Full Stack Software Engineer in 2020. His experience in software engineering includes a focus on development and database management, as demonstrated during his tenure at SANS Institute.