Alfredo “Red” Pelaez

Resume

Professional resume overview

Summary

Cyber operations leader specializing in adversary emulation, detection engineering, cyber experimentation, and AI-enabled defensive validation across enterprise mission networks.

Experience

2024–Present

Section Chief, Tactical Validation and Assessment

33d Cyberspace Operations Squadron

  • Led 10 tactics validation events
  • Produced 51 defensive improvements
  • Reduced triage time by 1.5 hours
  • Reduced open event duration by 23 hours
  • Directed 75-member flight during 24/7 operations
  • Safeguarded 900K endpoints

2023–2024

Student, Offensive Cyber Operations

39th Information Operations Squadron Det 1

  • Qualified on 100+ offensive cyber TTPs
  • Supported readiness for 22 Cyber Mission Force teams
  • Led 19-person training cohort

2019–2023

Cyber Warfare Operator / Planner / Malware Exploitation Lead

315th Cyberspace Operations Squadron

  • Supported hunt-forward and cyber planning activities
  • Led malware exploitation and mission planning efforts
  • Expanded offensive and defensive integration experience

2017–2019

Cyber Warfare Operator

837th Cyberspace Operations Squadron

  • Analyzed 20K intrusion alerts
  • Identified 9 indicators of compromise
  • Conducted hunt operations across enterprise mission networks
  • Performed cyber threat emulation and validation support

2016–2017

Cyber Warfare Retraining

USAF Cyber Pipeline

  • Completed 1B4 training pipeline
  • Earned CVA/H Academic Excellence recognition

2007–2016

Munitions Systems Specialist

United States Air Force

  • Supported combat aircraft and rescue mission munitions operations
  • Deployed to Iraq and Kuwait

Education

  • Master of Science — Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning — Western Governors University (In Progress)
  • Master of Science — Cybersecurity and Information Assurance — Western Governors University (Completed)
  • Bachelor of Science — Security and Risk Analysis — Pennsylvania State University (Completed)
  • Bachelor of Science — Information Sciences and Technology — Pennsylvania State University (Completed)
  • Associate of Applied Science — Cybersecurity — Community College of the Air Force (Completed)
  • Associate of Applied Science — Munitions Systems Technology — Community College of the Air Force (Completed)

Certifications

  • CISSP
  • OSCP
  • GCFA
  • GCFR
  • GDAT
  • GPEN
  • GRTP
  • GREM
  • GWAPT
  • GXPN
  • GPYC
  • A+
  • Security+