Jonathan Apolaya

Background

About Jonathan Apolaya

I am a skilled software developer with expertise in IoT and OT/IT development, specializing in C# for building secure, real-time industrial automation solutions. At Avista Realtime Systems, I have contributed to mission-critical projects enhancing control and automation for utilities and industrial processes, leveraging protocols like DNP3, Modbus TCP, and IEC 61850, alongside IoT platforms such as MQTT and Azure VPN integrations. My professional experience includes developing a custom installer using WixSharp in C# with a user-friendly interface for selective program installation; designing a networking application to funnel multiple IP addresses over VPN for secure DNP3/TCP protocol verification; integrating Modbus TCP software with an Allen-Bradley PLC for continuous data streaming via Azure VPN and cellular connections, including configuration of GE Proficy Historian and OPS Hub presented to GE's head representative; and leading a team to consolidate a fragmented codebase while implementing a CI pipeline with Git and GitHub integrations to streamline collaborative development. These projects demonstrate my ability to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure systems for real-time data management in diverse environments, from legacy industrial automation to modern IoT edge computing. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Maryland Global Campus (May 2025), I am currently an active graduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park, pursuing a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity in Engineering, where I focus on analyzing vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures, and bridging OT/IT convergence for protected industrial networks. Certified in Google Cybersecurity, I am passionate about engineering innovative solutions that honor client trust in high-stakes operations.