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Christian Vazquez

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Investigations & Compliance Professional | Blockchain Intelligence & Cybercrime Investigations
Winter Haven, Florida, United States

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    Compliance Program Manager
    Inteleos
    May 2024 - Current (2 years 6 months)
    • Serve as lead advisor to cross-functional teams on complex regulatory interpretations, embedding compliance considerations directly into core business decisions and streamlining approval workflows to reduce policy exceptions.
    • Direct investigations into potential compliance breaches from intake through resolution, designing remediation measures and audit trails that have sustained a clean record across consecutive audit cycles.
    • Cultivate and manage relationships with regulatory agencies and accreditation bodies, preparing and delivering compliance performance reporting directly to senior leadership and the board.
    • Architect and continuously refine enterprise compliance training programs, strengthening staff policy adher
  • Xcelerate Solutions
    Background Investigator (1099 Contractor)
    Xcelerate Solutions
    Mar 2024 - May 2026 (2 years 3 months)
    • Continued providing DCSA federal background investigation services on a contract basis following conversion from full-time status, sustaining the same standard of accuracy and compliance while concurrently holding a full-time role.
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    Interconnection Specialist
    NSIS
    Feb 2024 - Apr 2024 (3 months)
    • Directed end-to-end permitting and interconnection operations across a portfolio of 50+ renewable energy projects annually, achieving 100% compliance with utility and regulatory standards.
    • Partnered with utility companies, local agencies, and cross-functional teams to expedite approvals, cutting average project turnaround time by 20%.
    • Resolved complex regulatory and technical issues arising during permitting, applying sound negotiation and problem-solving judgment to prevent delays and minimize legal exposure.
  • Xcelerate Solutions
    Background Investigator II
    Xcelerate Solutions
    Dec 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 2 months)
    • Conducted federal personnel security background investigations on behalf of DCSA, consistently upholding full compliance with federal investigative standards.
    • Authored detailed investigative reports and recommendations distinguished by their accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability, earning a clean record of report acceptances.
    • Strengthened case closure efficiency through disciplined workflow optimization and case prioritization, consistently meeting strict federal submission deadlines.
  • LGCY Power
    Permit Specialist
    LGCY Power
    Jan 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 8 months)
    • Managed a caseload of 100+ project permits, HOA approvals, and interconnection applications monthly across multiple markets, ensuring full compliance with local and utility standards.
    • Facilitated contractor registrations across new AHJ locations, reducing administrative processing times by 30% and enhancing regional project scalability.
    • Standardized operational procedures across markets, driving greater consistency and compliance while sustaining strong on-time submission performance.
    • Maintained daily stakeholder communication and proactively resolved system activation issues, supporting consistently reliable activation outcomes and strong customer retention.
    • Transitioned to part-time status to prioritize concu
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    Background Investigator (1099 Contractor)
    ADC LTD NM
    Jul 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 2 months)
    • Engaged as an independent contractor to conduct federal background investigations in accordance with OPM/DCSA standards, including subject, employer, and reference interviews.
    • Streamlined the report preparation process, reducing report writing time by 15% while improving overall accuracy.
  • CACI International Inc
    Background Investigator II
    CACI International Inc
    Sep 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 2 months)
    • Conducted comprehensive on-site interviews with subjects, employers, associates, and references, producing detailed investigative reports in strict adherence to OPM/DCSA regulations.
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
    Background Investigator
    General Dynamics Information Technology
    Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 9 months)
    • Consistently exceeded company and OPM benchmarks for quality, timeliness, and production, demonstrating command of OPM investigative policies and procedures.
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    M.S. Cybercrimes
    University of Advancing Technology, Arizona
    May 2026 - Current (6 months)
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    M.S. Software Engineering, Blockchain Concentration
    University of Advancing Technology, Arizona
    May 2026 - Current (6 months)
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    B.S. Criminal Justice, Cybercrimes Concentration
    NUC University (National University College)
    Dec 2024
  • Universidad Ana G. Mendez
    Criminal Justice
    Universidad Ana G. Mendez
    Jan 2024
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  • University of Advancing Technology
    Graduate literature review and thesis research
    University of Advancing Technology
    May 2026 - Current (6 months)
    • Authored graduate literature review and thesis research on Purple Teaming, Threat Modeling, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, applying structured adversary-behavior analysis methods relevant to cybercrime and threat actor investigations.
  • University of Advancing Technology
    LLM-integrated tools and automated workflows
    University of Advancing Technology
    May 2026 - Current (6 months)
    • Built LLM-integrated tools and automated workflows (including a Flask/Twilio-based messaging application) to strengthen practical fluency in applying AI to structured data environments and repeatable technical processes.
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    Inteleos' Studio 22 innovation sprint
    Inteleos
    Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (1 year)
    • Selected for Inteleos' Studio 22 innovation sprint; delivered a working solution in 10 weeks for rural African sonographers lacking OBGYN imaging support, building an offline-capable, peer-to-peer evaluation app deployable in the field within 72 hours — while concurrently completing an 8-week MITRE ATT&CK research deliverable.