About Me
Afton Carrasco, 22
Hello there, I am working as a Cyber Engineer with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence on a 5-year programme. I am specialising in Cyber Security and hoping to use this platform as a chance to record my work during this scheme.
Education
GCSE's
I attended St Peter's Roman Catholic Secondary School, Bournemouth for my GCSE's from 2015 to 2019.
Results:
Design & technology: Electronics - 9
Religious Studies - 8
Mathematics - 7
Biology - 7
Chemistry - 7
Physics - 7
Biology - 7
Geography - 7
English Language - 7
English Literature - 6
History - 6
A-Levels
Continuing my journey at St Peter's, I joined the Sixth Form to complete my A-Levels
Results:
Design & Technology: Product Design - A
Mathematics - C
Biology - D
Higher Education
Unsure if university was for me, I completed a 2-year CERTHE at Royal Holloway, University of London, which includes various modules such as; Data skills for Economists, Financial Markets and Institutions and Mathematics for Economists.
Results:
Financial Business and Economics - Pass
Diploma
As part of my role at BAE Systems, I am required to log my work, record it and be prepared to evaluate my contributions on my various projects. Some of the evidence will be documented on this website, however due to the nature of my work, it may be redacted in accordance with confidentialities.
Bachelors Degree
As part of my 5-year programme with BAE Systems, I will be completing a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions with Cranfield University. The course is expected to take 4 years, studying part-time and working full time, applying my knowledge and applying it to my projects.
Work History
GCSE's
I attended St Peter's Roman Catholic Secondary School, Bournemouth for my GCSE's from 2015 to 2019.
Results:
Design & technology: Electronics - 9
Religious Studies - 8
Mathematics - 7
Biology - 7
Chemistry - 7
Physics - 7
Biology - 7
Geography - 7
English Language - 7
English Literature - 6
History - 6
A-Levels
Continuing my journey at St Peter's, I joined the Sixth Form to complete my A-Levels
Results:
Design & Technology: Product Design - A
Mathematics - C
Biology - D
Higher Education
Unsure if university was for me, I completed a 2-year CERTHE at Royal Holloway, University of London, which includes various modules such as; Data skills for Economists, Financial Markets and Institutions and Mathematics for Economists.
Results:
Financial Business and Economics - Pass
Diploma
As part of my role at BAE Systems, I am required to log my work, record it and be prepared to evaluate my contributions on my various projects. Some of the evidence will be documented on this website, however due to the nature of my work, it may be redacted in accordance with confidentialities.
Bachelors Degree
As part of my 5-year programme with BAE Systems, I will be completing a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions with Cranfield University. The course is expected to take 4 years, studying part-time and working full time, applying my knowledge and applying it to my projects.
Qualifications
These qualifications are challenges that I undertake in my spare time, to enhance my understanding of my field, to stay up to date with the latest affairs and test my ability to learn about an ever-growing horizon. I primarily use LinkedIn learning, however there are a variety of vendors that I use.
Recent qualifications:
Level 2 Principles of Cybersecurity by Bridgewater & Taunton College
Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Microsoft
Learning Cryptography and Network Security by LinkedIn
Cloud Professional Engineer by IBM
The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape by LinkedIn
Microsoft Copilot for Security
In Progress:
Career Essentials by GitHub
Other:
Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze Award
UKMT Maths Challenge - 2x Bronze, 1x Silver award
Head Boy - St Peter's Sixth Form
Mathematics Prefect - St Peter's Sixth Form
Extra-Curriculars
My physical health matters just as much as my mental health, taking the time to do what I enjoy and relax is one of life's simple pleasures. I'm currently recovering from a half-marathon and a full marathon in 2 consecutive weekends in April 2024, but looking to complete the Southampton half-marathon in 2025. I enjoy my running, and I want to give myself a bit of a challenge to push myself and do a Tough Mudder.
I enjoy my technology, building my own PC from scratch, it was one of my most rewarding projects that I've undertaken so far, and that's results in my love for gaming to grow deeper!
Outside of my hobbies, I enjoy giving back to the community, I am currently a STEM ambassador, hoping to enrich the younger generations with opportunities and sharing my love for this field. I am also participating in National Apprenticeship Week 2025 alongside BAE Systems to lead a series of exercises with the new team.
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