Hi, I'm Donald Vu
SOC Analyst | Transitioning from Data & Ops to Cybersecurity | Security+ Certified
About Me
Security+ certified Data and Operations Analyst with 3+ years of experience helping teams work smarter through troubleshooting, automation, and clear documentation. I’m currently transitioning into cybersecurity to become an entry-level SOC Analyst, where I can build on my problem-solving skills and support organizations in monitoring systems, investigating alerts, and responding to incidents. I enjoy tackling technical challenges, working with people, and creating processes that keep things running smoothly and securely.
I have a proven ability to develop tools and reporting processes that streamline operations and reduce manual effort. I'm comfortable working across technical and non-technical stakeholders to meet data requirements and enable decision-making. I’m building on these strengths as I move into cybersecurity, ready to help monitor systems and support security teams as an entry-level SOC Analyst.
When I'm not working, I enjoy playing basketball, following the NBA, focusing on health & wellness, playing video games (especially Valorant), watching anime, and enjoying psychological/thriller movies.
Certifications
CompTIA Security+
Earned July 2025
Projects
Cybersecurity Projects
Blue Team labs, SOC workflows, and practical hands-on exercises to showcase defensive security skills.
Data & Operations Analyst Projects
Dashboards, automation tools, and SQL-based workflows built to optimize operations and enhance data visibility.
Technical Strengths
SQL
CTEs, joins, filtering logic, KPI calculations, and complex query optimization
GCP/BigQuery
Cloud-based SQL querying for healthcare data analysis, connected to DBVisualizer for local exploration
Python
Data cleaning with pandas, Excel file automation, and process monitoring scripts
Tableau/Power BI
Trend analysis, KPI dashboards, interactive visualizations, and data storytelling
Excel/VBA
Automated pipelines, report generation macros, and user-friendly interfaces
Git
Version control and publishing portfolio projects to GitHub for sharing and presentation
Soft Skills
Strong communicator, problem solver, and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Skills & Expertise
Data Handling & Automation
Visualization & Reporting
Automation & Optimization
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work Experience
Data Analyst
CoreLogic
Irving, TX
December 2023 - May 2025
- Implemented automated reporting pipelines using SQL (BigQuery), Python, and Excel VBA, saving 2+ hours per request and reducing inefficiencies by 40%.
- Optimized data extraction and email delivery processes, reducing manual workload by 30% and improving data delivery consistency.
- Collaborated with internal operations teams on onboarding and rollout of reporting tools, contributing to a 20% increase in SLA compliance.
- Created Tableau dashboards to support cross-functional visibility of client servicing timelines and data requests.
- Utilized CTEs with window functions—such as COUNT() and ROW_NUMBER()—alongside CASE statements to clean and segment datasets for analysis.
- Authored internal documentation and supported stakeholder training, resulting in a 98% on-time delivery rate and improved team adoption.
Business Operations Analyst
CoreLogic
Irving, TX
August 2021 - December 2023
- Served as Subject Matter Expert for the Service Transfer Process, overseeing accurate onboarding and data migration of new client accounts.
- Led new hire training and documentation efforts to accelerate internal workflow adoption.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate data integration efforts and system alignment.
- Created operational reports to support internal performance monitoring and compliance reviews.
- Identified process inefficiencies and implemented improvements that reduced turnaround times.
Software Engineer
Infosys
Richardson, TX
June 2019 - June 2020
- Participated in Agile software development and contributed to a web application project through UI enhancements and feature development.
- Engaged in sprint planning, team standups, and retrospectives as part of the product team.
- Collaborated with the development team to implement a dynamic shopping cart feature for an internal web application, focusing on user interface enhancements and optimizing responsiveness within an Agile environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Management in Information Systems
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX
GPA: 3.56
Organizations/Awards: Sports Coordinator for Filipino Student Association (FSA), Dean's List
Get In Touch
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, data projects, or just connecting with fellow professionals in the field. Feel free to reach out through any of the channels below!