Raphael C Chookagian

Cybersecurity | Software Development

github.com/cesarderio | linkedin.com/raphaelchookagian

Seattle, WA | RaphaelChookagian@gmail.com | 206-455-4743

Versatile security operations and software developer

Specializing in full-stack JavaScript. Highly skilled and driven, with a background as a combat veteran with previous security clearance. Adaptable team player with international experience and advanced coursework knowledge.


TECHNICAL SKILLS


  • Languages: JavaScript, Python, Bash, Powershell, HTML5, CSS3, SQL

  • Skills and Tools: Linux, Windows, Mac, VS Code, Vim, Git, GitHub, Chart.js, React, MongoDB, Node.js, Express.js, Netlify, Heroku, NPM, Bootstrap, React-Bootstrap/Native, PostgreSQL, Gatsby, Expo, AWS, DynamoDB, EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, S3, SQS, SNS, Svelte, Miro, Figma, RDP, SSH, Ubuntu, SpiceWorks, Windows Registry, pfSense, DBAN, Cisco Packet Tracer, Virtualbox, Proxmox, Docker, Splunk, Kali Linux, Autopsy, WireShark, Burp Suite, Nessus, MetaSploit, NoSQL

  • Certification: CompTIA ITF+

PROJECTS

DreamHub, Feb 2023 - github.com/DJRMZ

Mobile application to track sleep and utilize AI to create images of users’ dreams. Built with React Native, Expo, Clerk, Supabase, NativeWind, and UI Kitten.

KnonSense, May 2023 - github.com/KnonSense

Simulated the transitioning of a growing company into an office with an integrated Network and Security. Built with VirtualBox, Ubuntu, GitHub, Windows and pfSense VMs, and Cisco Packet Tracer.

GXTechnic, Jun 2023 - github.com/GXtechnic

Simulated the integration of other businesses into the existing company cloud infrastructure. Built with AWS, pfSense, Windows, Windows Active Directory, and OpenSwan.

EDUCATION


  • Code Fellows, Seattle, WA
    • Certificate - Cybersecurity Engineering - 2023
    • Certificate - Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript - 2023

  • Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA
    • Associate of Applied Arts Degree

EXPERIENCE


  • Nordstrom, Seattle, WA, Photographer, Oct 2015 – Dec 2022
    • Maintained professional relationships with modeling and marketing agencies.
    • Photographed high-quality images for both print and Internet distribution.

  • Nordstrom, Seattle, WA, Digital Photography Technician, Oct 2012 – Oct 2015
    • Maintained and archived photographs on computers and backup servers.
    • Assisted photographers in planning, staging and executing photoshoots.

  • U.S. Army National Guard, Dec 2006 - Dec 2011
    • Team Leader, Operations Instructor
    • Honorable Discharge

  • U.S. Army, Jun 2003 – Dec 2006
    • Team Leader, Operation Iraqi Freedom
    • Honorable Discharge