Khalil Tobias

Database Specialist @ Florida International University

About

As a recent graduate from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology—and currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Cybersecurity—I am excited to expand my expertise and apply my skills to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry. My academic background, combined with hands-on project experience, has given me a strong foundation in software development, secure system design, and cloud-focused problem-solving. During my time at FIU, I actively participated in hackathons and collaborative projects that sharpened my ability to build practical, user-focused solutions under tight deadlines. I contributed to a Musical Instrument Program developed with a team of peers, and created an Air Quality Index (AQI) API project that integrated external data sources, JSON manipulation, and dynamic mapping with Folium. These experiences strengthened my adaptability, teamwork, and technical versatility. As I continue advancing my cybersecurity studies, I’m also building toward a career in cloud engineering—particularly interested in designing secure, scalable cloud architectures and leveraging automation to improve system reliability and performance. Whether working independently or within a team, I bring a collaborative mindset, strong communication, and a commitment to continuous learning. If you're looking for a dedicated, forward-thinking individual with a passion for cybersecurity and cloud technologies, feel free to connect with me!

Country

United States

City

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology , Relational Databases, Java Swing, Spring Framework, PHP, Oral Communication, Cybersecurity, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Networking, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Customer Service, Computer Literacy, Front-End Development, Project Management, Problem Solving, Log Management, Communication, IT Performance Monitoring, SSL Certificates, Amazon Route 53

Experience

Database Specialist

Florida International University

2024-3 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Established proficiency with connecting PHP applications to MySQL databases for seamless data interaction. Utilized PHP and my sequel to execute advanced database operations, including selecting data with WHERE and ORDER BY clauses. Participated in a team environment to deepen the understanding of database interactions through practical application of PHP and MySQL technologies.

System Specialist

Florida International University

2024-2 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Utilized task manager and resource monitor on windows servers to assess system performance, identifying key metrics such as CPU utilization, ram usage, and active process counts. Analyzed system process to identify resource consumption and network port usage facilitating optimized server performance and ensuring critical services like IIS and MSQL were correctly configured for network communication.

Student Assistant

Florida International University

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Miami, Florida, United States

Student Advisor

Florida International University

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Cooperated with other advisors to facilitate and monitor virtual meetings with students. Organize meetings between students, visitors and advisors coming to the Undergraduate Advising Office. Manage main meeting room to assist advisors during Virtual Walk-in hours.

Member

AWS Cloud Infrastructure

2024-2 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Leveraged the AWS Management Console to navigate and verify configurations within VPCs, Subnet, Route Tables, Internet Gateways, Network ACLs, and Security Groups. Successfully interacted with core AWS services including EC2, Route 53, and AWS Certificate Manager to manage cloud resources, monitor web services, and configure SSL/TLS certificates for secure HTTP connections. Mapped and verified IP addresses for key AWS instances against Route 53 DNS configurations to guarantee correct domain resolution and network connectivity for critical web services.