Profile

Pablo George Jackson Sánchez

ello I'm a Cyber Security and Digital Forensics student at the University of the West of England. Passionate about privacy, security, and technology; I love to learn new things and dabble in various fields — from dead box and network forensics to malware analysis and web development.

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About me

I set up this page as a way to showcase my work and share what I learn day-to-day in the ever-growing field of Cyber Security. I'm committed to learning and growing in this field, and I'm always looking for new opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills.


My first experience with this field was when I was 6 years old, when my dad warned me about the risks of the internet and how to protect myself. Since then, I've been fascinated by the world of Cyber Security and the endless possibilities it offers.


I remember when the "WannaCry" ransomware attack happened in 2017, and I was amazed by how a single piece of malware could cause so much damage. After reading about how Marcus Hutchins discovered the kill-switch, I knew that I wanted to be part of the solution to these problems.

Work experience

Student Ambassador
UWE Bristol
04/2023 - Present

- Assisting current, potential, and future students as well as anyone interested in the university and my course with answering questions and showing them around.
- Responsible for upholding the university’s reputation and going above and beyond to make it stand out to any prospective students or staff.
- Using innate knowledge learnt from day-to-day life in and around university to answer questions and solve various problems to the best of my ability.
- Helping around the university with physical tasks, such as putting up banners and posters.
- Working with a team of fellow ambassadors and course lecturers and leaders to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.

Waiter
Pizza Express
04/2021 - 01/2025

- Using initiative when faced with various problems involving customers or colleagues.
- Managing a section of the restaurant independently and helping colleagues whenever and wherever possible.
- Helping customers with all requests, including but not limited to taking orders, processing payments, delivering food, listening to queries and suggestions; as well as rectifying problems that they may have.
- Being friendly, polite, and positive with customers; creating a friendly and relaxed environment.
- Responsible for being the “face” of the restaurant, keeping everything in check and presentable.

Education

BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year)
UWE Bristol
2021 - 2026 (Expected)

Year 0 Grade achieved: 78% (over all 4 modules)
Year 1 Grade achieved: 90% (over all 4 modules)
Year 2 Grade achieved: 74% (over all 5 modules)
Year 3 Grade expected: 1:1
Expected to achieve a 1st Class Honours Degree

A-Levels (Maths, Physics, Computer Science)
Cedars Upper School
2018 - 2020

Skills

I'm constantly looking to improve my skills and learn new things. Here are some of the skills I've developed over the years.

C, C++, and Python programming

Proficient in creating programs for various purposes, typically to make tasks easier for myself.

Familiarity with Windows and Linux systems

Aware of the similarities and differences on how these systems work and how to use them, including the lower-level workings of the systems.

Knowledge of Cyber laws and legislation

Understand the laws and regulations that govern the use of technology and how to use them to protect myself and others. Also familiar with how to handle evidence in a legal manner.

Time management and organisation

Able to manage my time effectively and keep track of tasks that need to be completed, as well as prioritising tasks based on their importance.

Teamwork and communication

Able to work effectively in a team and communicate with others to ensure that tasks are completed to the best of my ability.

Use of forensic and offensive security tools

Competent in using various suites of software to analyse data and find evidence of malicious activity on a system or network. Also familiar with how to use these tools to protect systems from attacks.

Quick learner

Able to pick up new skills and concepts quickly, allowing me to adapt to new situations and environments.

Driven and motivated

Diligent in achieving my goals and always looking for ways to improve myself and my skills.

Tinkering with and studying technology

Strong interest in technology and how it works, willing to pick apart and study how things work to better understand them, both physically and digitally.

Portfolio

Explore what I've worked on and what I'm currently working on. Unfortunately there isn't much here yet, but I'm working on it!

Project 1:
CAN bus IDS/IPS

Description:

Working on a project to create an IDS/IPS system that can be used to monitor traffic through the CAN bus in motor vehicles. The aim is to study traffic and find patterns that could indicate malicious activity, and alert the driver or manufacturer to the potential threat.

Role:

Working with Dr. Adam Gorine, one of my lecturers, my role is to research the CAN bus and how it works, as well as how to monitor traffic on it, including researching various methods as machine learning to detect patterns in the traffic and which ECUs the traffic is travelling to and from. I am also responsible for creating a report on the project and developing the software to monitor the traffic.

Project 2:
"Home Lab"

Description:

Exploring the world of home labs and how they can be used to learn new skills and test new ideas. The aim is to use old hardware to create a lab which can be used to learn new skills and tinker with various technologies, as well as hosting services such as game servers for personal use.

Role:

Messing around and learning in a safe and controlled environment, as well as documenting the process and what I learn. I'm also responsible for maintaining the lab and ensuring that it is secure and up-to-date. It's small at the moment, but I'm always looking to expand it and try new things!

Let's work together!

I'm open to work at your company or collaborate on a project. If you're interested in working with me, feel free to reach out!

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See what I'm learning or working on in my day-to-day life in the field of Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. I'll share my thoughts, experiences, and progress on any interesting projects I'm working on.