Splunk Specialist

Michael Ayala

I'm a passionate Splunk Specialist, proficient in both administration and development based in Mississauga, Canada.

ABOUT ME

Splunk Specialist

My career started in 2016 in charge of SIEM tools like ArcSight and Splunk in a distributor company, specializing in Network & Security Solutions. This led me to serve as an in-house Technical Support Assistant (TSA) for Splunk, catering to the company’s largest telecom client. This experience ignited my passion for Splunk as I delved into its capabilities in gathering and translating "machine data" into accessible, usable, and valuable insights—a tagline that has since resonated deeply with me.

As my career advanced, I’ve had the privilege to experience working with Philippine local company like Globe Telecom and multinational corporation like Accenture. However, despite my rewarding experiences, I had to move on after three productive and fruitful years due to our family's relocation to Canada mid-last year.

Right now, I am eager to devote my expertise and skills to the Canadian landscape. Alongside my professional endeavors, I've also ventured into education by releasing an online video course encompassing my knowledge of Splunk.

Outside the realm of technology, you'll find me indulging in my passions—be it hiking through scenic trails, engaging in immersive gaming experiences, or cherishing quality time with my wife and our delightful three-year-old daughter.

EXPERIENCE

2021 - 2023

Security Platform Development Expert

Globe Telecom

Developed and managed custom apps, dashboards, alerts, and reports. Collaborated with SOC analysts, security engineers, and SOC managers to develop and implement various security use cases.

Jan - Oct 2020

Splunk Engineer

Accenture

Led the implementation of Splunk Enterprise for MyWizard, setting up and managing various Splunk components based on architectural requirements.

2019 - 2020

Microfocus Tools Engineer

Accenture

Provided technical support for Micro Focus tools (Operations Manager i, Network Node Manager i, SiteScope). Collaborated closely with the Service Delivery Team to efficiently onboard servers, network devices, and services, optimizing operational processes.

2016 - 2019

Splunk Engineer

Netpoleon Solutions

Managed Splunk infrastructure and collaborated with various SOC teams to onboard a large-scale of Splunk Forwarders and develop custom apps for security use cases.

SKILLS

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Operating Systems

  • Linux/Unix
  • Windows
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Cloud Computing Platforms

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Azure
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Programming and Scripting

  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • Bash, Python, PowerShell
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Networking

  • WAN/LAN
  • TCP/IP
  • Firewall
  • Virtualization
  • Access Control List (ACL)