Isabella Esquivel

Cloud Technology Student

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A junior at Northwest Vista College, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cloud Computing, brings a passion for innovation and collaboration to the field. As the Vice President and lead project manager of the Cloud Computing Club, they actively support community growth and drive project success. Previously serving as the Marketing Manager, they contributed to expanding the club's outreach and engagement. With an AWS Cloud Practitioner certification already achieved, they are now working toward the AWS Solutions Architect certification and the AWS AI Practitioner certification.


Work Experiences

English and Writing Tutor

Northwest Vista College 2024 - Present

Facilitates virtual tutoring sessions, assisting students with English and writing assignments. Provides support in developing writing skills, understanding grammar, and structuring essays, while fostering academic confidence in a remote learning environment. Maintains a collaborative and resourceful approach to meet diverse student needs effectively.

  • Accomplished virtual tutoring sessions to enhance students' writing abilities by providing guidance on grammar, essay structure, and clarity, while fostering academic confidence in a remote learning environment. Improved writing skills for diverse learners by guiding thesis development, idea organization, and source citation.
  • Conducted engaging virtual tutoring sessions using online tools to support remote instruction. Promoted student success by adapting tutoring approaches to meet individual learning needs.

Small Business Owner

Poppy Craft 2024 - Present

Entrepreneurial professional with hands-on experience managing all aspects of business operations, including marketing, customer service, financial management, and strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to drive growth, maintain profitability, and adapt to changing market demands.

  • Leveraged hands-on experience to oversee all aspects of business operations, including marketing, customer service, financial management, and strategic planning, to drive growth and maintain profitability. Demonstrated the ability to adapt to changing market demands while ensuring business continuity. Managed daily operations to optimize efficiency, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained financial stability through budgeting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, effectively controlling expenses. Implemented innovative solutions to address challenges and promote business resilience.
  • Built lasting client relationships through personalized services, driving customer loyalty and word-of-mouth referrals.

Veterinary Assistant

San Antonio Humane Society 2022 - 2024

Supported veterinarians and veterinary technicians in providing medical care to shelter animals. Assists with daily operations to ensure the health and well-being of animals in a high-volume shelter environment.

  • Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering medical care to shelter animals, supporting daily operations to maintain animal health and well-being in a high-volume shelter environment.
  • Provided hands-on support during medical procedures and routine care to ensure optimal animal health. Monitored animal conditions and reported changes to veterinary staff for timely intervention.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment by following sanitation protocols and organizing medical supplies. Promoted animal welfare by supporting vaccination, medication administration, and basic care routines.

Assistant Stable Manager and Lead Instructor

Esperanza Farms 2016 - 2019

Managed stable operations, ensuring the care and well-being of horses, facility maintenance, and coordination of daily activities. Led riding instruction programs, teaching riders of all ages and skill levels, developing customized lesson plans, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for equestrian education.

  • Oversee the daily care of horses, including feeding, watering, grooming, and turnout schedules.
  • Maintain detailed records of horse care, including health checks, vaccinations, and exercise logs.
  • Organize and supervise riding clinics, camps, or other equestrian events.

Projects

Static Resume Website

Open Source

Designed and deployed a static resume website to showcase personal and professional achievements. Leveraged a responsive Bootstrap template to create a visually appealing and user-friendly interface. The website features seamless hosting on an AWS S3 bucket and integrates a robust CI/CD pipeline via GitHub Actions to automate code deployment and updates.

isaesquivel.com
  • Bootstrap Template: Customized a modern, responsive design to highlight key skills, experiences, and projects.
  • AWS S3 Hosting: Deployed the static website to an AWS S3 bucket for cost-effective, scalable, and secure hosting.
  • GitHub CI/CD Pipeline: Implemented a continuous integration/continuous deployment workflow using GitHub Actions, enabling automated testing and deployment for streamlined updates.
  • Version Control: Utilized Git and GitHub for efficient collaboration and source control.
  • Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensured optimal performance across different web browsers and devices.

Cloud Technology Website

Open Source

Developed a static website to showcase the club’s mission and activities, utilizing a responsive Bootstrap template for a professional and user-friendly design. Hosted on an AWS S3 bucket with AWS Route 53 and AWS CloudFront for domain management and content delivery. Automated updates through a GitHub CI/CD pipeline for seamless collaboration.

www.nvccloudtech.com
  • Coordinated development with club members using GitHub for version control, issue tracking, and code reviews.
  • Implemented a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions for automated builds, testing, and deployment.
  • Configured AWS Route 53 and CloudFront to manage domains and optimize content delivery.
  • Collaborated with team members to plan, design, and integrate website features, fostering innovation and shared learning.

Infrastructure for Password Cracking Development

Open Source

Designed and deployed a secure, scalable infrastructure for password-cracking tasks using AWS services, ensuring performance optimization and cost efficiency.

  • Implemented a Virtual Private Cloud with public and private subnets, utilizing Windows EC2 Bastion Host for secure RDP access and Linux EC2 instances (including Kali Linux from the AWS Marketplace) for password-cracking operations
  • Integrated AWS Auto Scaling to dynamically adjust instance capacity based on demand and used Elastic Load Balancing for even traffic distribution.
  • Configured Security Groups, Internet Gateway (IGW), and NAT Gateway for secure communication, while facilitating SSH access via PuTTYgen.

Soft Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Detail-Oriented

Education

  • BSc in Animal Science
    Tarleton State Univeristy
    2017 - 2021
  • BAT Cloud Technology
    Northwest Vista College
    2024 - Present

Awards and Certifications

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
    AWS Academy (2024)
  • Microsoft Datacenter Academy Scholarship
    Microsoft Datacenter Academy (2024)

Languages

  • English (Native)

Interests

  • Crochet
  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Travelling