Rodrigo de Diego de Somonte
Cybersecurity Specialist | Software Developer
✉ rodrigodsc@protonmail.ch | 
rsomonte
Profile
Cybersecurity focused Software Engineer with professional experience in enterprise application development and secure system design. Currently developing high integrity solutions using Python and React at GMV, following a successful tenure at Thales optimizing Java systems and CI/CD pipelines. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and am pursuing a second degree in Computer Science, maintaining a 3.9 GPA alongside CompTIA A+, Security+, and Linux+ certifications. I am dedicated to building scalable, secure, and efficient software.
Skills
- Programming/Scripting: Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Bash
- Virtualization: VMware, VirtualBox
- Operating Systems: Android, ChromeOS, Linux, Windows 10/11
- Development Tools: VS Code, JetBrains Suite
Languages
- Spanish ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
- English ⬤⬤⬤⬤⬤
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Work Experience
Dec 2025 - Present
- Develop web application backends using FastAPI and Flask to support cybersecurity tools.
- Implement data manipulation and processing logic using Pandas for internal datasets.
- Build and maintain user interfaces using React, ensuring integration with Python backend services.
- Write secure, maintainable code following strict internal security guidelines and version control practices.
Oct 2025 - Present
- Execute ad-hoc beta testing cycles for new feature releases, adapting to dynamic development schedules.
- Identify and document critical edge-case bugs via GitHub to prevent deployment failures.
- Verify UI/UX consistency across different environments during pre-release sprints.
Oct 2025 - Nov 2025
- Assisted in the optimization of enterprise Java/JSP applications within a strict one-month project scope.
- Configured Jenkins pipelines to automate build processes, reducing manual deployment overhead.
- Managed dependency updates using Maven to ensure compliance with internal security standards.
Education
2023 - 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus
2025 - Present
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, University of Maryland Global Campus
Jul 2024
CompTIA A+ Certification
Sep 2024
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Mar 2025
CompTIA Linux+ Certification