Cybersecurity Professional & Educator

Octavio Bautista

Purdue University senior specializing in Cybersecurity — securing enterprise systems, mentoring the next generation of IT professionals, and building a future in digital defense.

3.76 GPA
Dean's List
3500+ Users Supported
30+ Students Mentored
// 01 — About
Who I Am

I'm Octavio Bautista, a Cybersecurity student at Purdue University's Polytechnic Institute, graduating May 2026 with a 3.76 GPA and consistent Dean's List recognition every semester.

My work sits at the intersection of systems administration, network security, and education. I've spent the past two years teaching, tutoring, and supporting thousands of users — all while building hands-on expertise in enterprise environments.

I'm driven by the challenge of making complex systems both secure and accessible. Whether it's configuring Active Directory, building a VPN, or helping a student finally understand subnetting — I bring the same focus and care to every problem.

octaviobjr@gmail.com

Network Security90%
Systems Administration88%
Python / Java82%
Linux Administration85%
Active Directory / GPO88%
Mentorship & Teaching95%
// 02 — Experience
Where I've Worked
Aug 2024
– Present
Purdue University — West Lafayette, IN
Systems Administration Teaching Assistant
  • Guided 30+ students in deploying secure enterprise Active Directory environments using Windows Server 2019, configuring OUs, GPOs, and VMware virtualization.
  • Delivered one-on-one and group mentoring sessions, simplifying complex technical concepts and reinforcing cybersecurity best practices to support student success.
Feb 2024
– Present
Purdue University — West Lafayette, IN
IT Support Intern — Administrative Computing
  • Provided technical support for an environment of 3,500+ staff, troubleshooting hardware, software, and networking issues to minimize downtime.
  • Resolved daily break/fix incidents through efficient troubleshooting, improving system usability and user satisfaction across the organization.
Oct 2023
– Present
Purdue University — CIT Department
Peer Tutor
  • Conducted tutoring sessions in Java, Python, SQL, Linux, Cybersecurity, and Systems and Network Administration.
  • Clarified course concepts through tailored support, enabling students to strengthen problem-solving skills and technical proficiency.
Aug 2023
– Present
Purdue University — Scholarship Program
Emerging Leaders Scholar — Mentor
  • Supported incoming freshmen in their transition to college life by offering academic guidance, technical advice, and mentorship.
  • Contributed to higher student retention rates through ongoing engagement and community-building within the program.
// 03 — Achievements
Recognition & Awards
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Dean's List — 7 Semesters
Recognized every semester from Fall 2022 through Fall 2025 for academic excellence at Purdue University Polytechnic Institute.
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Emerging Leaders Scholars Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship awarded for demonstrating exceptional leadership potential and academic achievement.
21st Century Scholarship
State-recognized scholarship for academic preparation and commitment to higher education excellence.
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3.76 / 4.0 GPA
Maintained a strong cumulative GPA throughout a rigorous cybersecurity curriculum at one of the nation's leading polytechnic programs.
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Enterprise IT at Scale
Supported 3,500+ university staff as an IT intern — managing real infrastructure challenges at enterprise scale.
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Student Educator
Served simultaneously as a TA, peer tutor, and mentor — a rare combination reflecting deep technical and interpersonal skill.
// 04 — Projects
Work I've Built
Network Security
VPN Development Project
Built a fully functional VPN to protect online privacy — created a secure tunnel for internet traffic, protected user information, and masked IP addresses.
Linux FileZilla CLI VPN Protocol
Systems Admin
Windows Enterprise Implementation
Designed and deployed a full Windows enterprise environment with Active Directory, GPOs, OUs, and virtualization to simulate a real organizational network.
Windows Server Active Directory vSphere Nutanix
Web Development
Sports Management Website
Collaborated in a team of four to design a full-featured sports management site with cart functionality, digital order forms, and a polished user experience.
HTML CSS UX Design Team Project
// 05 — Skills
Technical Arsenal
Python Java SQL HTML Wireshark PowerShell Linux Microsoft Windows SPSS vSphere Nutanix Active Directory Group Policy (GPO) Windows Server 2019 VMware Network Engineering Firewalls SQL Injection FileZilla VPN Configuration Leadership Mentorship Technical Writing Customer Service
// 06 — Contact
Let's Connect

I'm currently open to internships, full-time roles, and collaboration in cybersecurity and IT. Reach out through any of the channels below.