Alijah Alvarez

Transitioning to IT & Cloud Operations

Professional Summary

Motivated professional transitioning from healthcare to IT infrastructure and cloud operations. Currently building foundational skills in AWS cloud services and preparing for CCNA certification. Bringing strong customer service experience, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities from high-pressure pharmacy environment. Eager to apply technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to help desk and cloud support roles.

Technical Skills & Certifications

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • AWS Cloud Fundamentals
  • Cloud Computing Concepts
  • S3, EC2, Route 53
  • Preparing for CCNA

Professional Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Technical Problem-Solving
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Fast Learner

Technical Learning

  • Networking Fundamentals
  • Linux Command Line
  • IT Troubleshooting
  • Documentation
🏆 AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner Trained 📚 CCNA In Progress

Professional Experience

Walgreens

Pharmacy Technician
May 2024 - Present | Houston, Texas
Provide customer-facing technical support in fast-paced healthcare environment. Handle high-volume customer inquiries, troubleshoot prescription processing issues, and maintain detailed documentation. Develop strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Skills directly transferable to IT help desk roles: customer service, problem-solving under pressure, technical accuracy, and clear communication.

Walgreens

Pharmacy Technician Trainee
December 2023 - May 2024 | Houston, Texas
Completed intensive training program requiring rapid learning of technical systems and procedures. Demonstrated ability to quickly master new software and workflows while maintaining accuracy and customer service standards.

Education

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science - Biology
August 2024 - December 2026 (In Progress)

Lone Star College

Associate of Science
September 2021 - June 2024

Self-Directed IT Education

AWS & Networking Fundamentals
Actively pursuing IT certifications through AWS Cloud Quest training and CCNA preparation. Hands-on learning with cloud infrastructure, networking concepts, and technical troubleshooting.

Career Objectives

Seeking entry-level IT help desk, cloud support, or junior network administrator role where I can apply my AWS knowledge and customer service experience while continuing to build technical expertise. Committed to ongoing learning and professional development in cloud operations and network infrastructure.

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