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Joseth Valdez

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Bio

Hello, my name is Joseth Sanjay Valdez. I am a freshman at “The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).” My future goals are to explore my interests in computer science and cybersecurity, as I look forward to significantly impacting other people's privacy and safety.

Education

The University of Texas at El Paso

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Computer Science

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

    • Dream career goals:

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Church — Volunteer
        2022 – Present

      Future Interests

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

      Cybersecurity & The Latinx Community Scholarship
      Winner
      Growing up in Mexico, I always had an intense fascination and curiosity for technology and all the possibilities it held. Despite the constraints I faced as I grew older, I would constantly be involved in any activity or subject, which would include a technological background ranging from refrigeration to programming skills. This exposure allowed me to understand the importance of technology in all aspects of society and how the world has become incredibly vulnerable to technological threats. These realizations would drive me to become more curious and passionate about cybersecurity and different technologies to address those issues that negatively affect people's lives. In my home country, Mexico, cybersecurity is not a widely developed and popular field. Nevertheless, my passion for cybersecurity and my belief in its importance drive me to spend countless hours researching and learning from online resources while creating my projects. As my interest continued to grow, I became involved in technological activities at my local university in Mexico as I looked at the lives of research professionals. These encounters solidified my resolve to pursue a career in cybersecurity and to resemble the work that research professionals do. I chose to pursue a career in cybersecurity because I believe it is one of the most essential technological fields today, where I can follow my passion to make a difference and contribute to the greater good. In addition, the field also presents many challenges and opportunities for growth. Cyberattacks are constantly evolving, forcing cybersecurity professionals to remain alert and continuously learn about new threats. This means that cybersecurity is a field where there will always be opportunities for advancement and progress. I aim to graduate with a computer science major with a concentration in secure cyber systems and to further my knowledge and technical skills by pursuing a master’s program related to cybersecurity and possibly a Ph.D. My ultimate goal is to lead research not only in cybersecurity but also in different technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing in order to find solutions to threats and significant problems that constantly affect people's lives. In conclusion, growing up in Mexico with limited resources did not hinder my passion for technology and cybersecurity. Instead, it helped me understand the importance that technology plays in our lives and the possible threats it carries. These realizations fueled my determination to learn about and explore the vast potential of cybersecurity and other technological fields. My dedication and commitment have created my desire to become a research leader to address and find solutions to problems that constantly affect society. I hope that through hard work and commitment, I will be able to achieve this goal and contribute to the greater good.