👋 Hi, I’m @gabzaf, Gabriel Affonso.

As a career changer from Electrical 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 to Cyber Security Professional, I bring to the table a unique blend of organizational acumen, disciplined problem-solving and adept communication skills under pressure.

On my journey as a human firewall, I'm currently sharpening my expertise in 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 at 42 Porto, understanding that mastering the fundamentals is paramount in this ever-evolving field.

With a coding journey dating back to 2022, I've been deeply engaged in challenging C projects and 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀, refining my coding prowess and communication skills through rigorous peer code reviews. Complemented by immersive 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 pursuits, I blend theory with hands-on labs. I’m deeply committed to securing an organization’s assets.

Beyond the fundamentals, I'm delving deeper into 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻, SQL and Assembly, driven by a passion for web technologies, network systems and security.

Technical Habilities: Python | Shell Script | Linux | Git | C | Makefile | Assembly | C#

Tools: tcpdump | Wireshark | BurpSuite | Vim | GitHub | Visual Studio Code

Personal qualities: Organized | Curious & Independent Learner | Fast Problem Solver | Flexible 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | Good Team Player

📚 Portuguese, Spanish and English speaker and based in Portugal, I'm in the Western European Time zone and reachable anytime.