Name: Jose Rodriguez Rios
Pronouns: he/him/his
Institution: University Of Puerto Rico
Department: Computer Science
Biography:
I’m Jose E. Rodriguez Rios, born and raised in Puerto Rico from a low-income family. I studied at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in cybersecurity. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, with a focus on cybersecurity, under the guidance of my mentor, Jose Ortiz Ubarri. My hobbies include video games, programming, and TTRPG like Lancer,Dnd and Pathfinder 2.
Academic Status: Masters Student
Year in program: 2nd
Research Area/Department: Computer Science; other
Other, specify: CyberSecurity
Major/Specialty: My major is computer science with a minor in Cybersecurity.
Degrees Earned or in Progress: Bachelor/Computer Science/2020 Masters/Computer Science/in progress 2022
What courses or academic preparation have you completed to prepare for a summer internship experience?
Algorithms high level languages Machine Learning Tools used for Datascience Operating systems
Have you published any research or worked on research/technical projects? No
Where has your research been published or where have you conducted research/technical projects?
Please describe your research/academic interests:
Cybersecurity Data science Machine learning Visualization
Computational and Data Science Areas:
Computer Science; National Security; Data Analytics and Visualization; High-Performance Computing; Machine Learning and AI; Quantum Computing and Information Science
Research Synergy:
I have a keen interest in computational, AI/machine learning, and data sciences due to their transformative potential in solving real-world problems. For my master’s degree project, I am developing a lightweight network scanner aimed at providing clients with a comprehensive list of IPs in their networks and associated vulnerabilities. My intention is to integrate data science methodologies for efficient data processing and to employ visualization techniques for intuitive data representation. I believe that exploring the incorporation of other technical areas, such as AI/machine learning, could further enhance the scanner’s predictive and analytical capabilities. Collaborating with DOE labs would offer invaluable insights, given their advanced research and projects, and would allow me to draw synergies, elevating the quality and impact of my work.
Motivation:
In August 2023, I participated in an HPC Program at Berkeley Labs sponsored by Sustainable Horizon. My motivation stemmed from conversations with several program members who shared valuable insights. They conveyed how the program would significantly benefit my career trajectory and broaden my technological knowledge.
Lightning Talk Title: Bridging Cybersecurity, AI ,Data science & Visualization