Honor Society® member
Matheus Aviles
- cybersecurity
- Class of 2029
- Saint Cloud, FL
Member since July 2025
About
Matheus Aviles (he/him)
I’m a first-generation Colombian–Venezuelan student at Florida International University, studying Cybersecurity.
Academics:
-Finished high school with a 4.4 GPA and earned an Associate in Arts from Valencia College (top 5% of my class)
-Currently hunting for scholarships to help fund my education
Community & Leadership:
-Spend weekends volunteering at City of Life Church outreach and local nursing homes
-Gained hands-on work experience interning at Hertz
What Drives Me:
-Passionate about digital justice—making the internet a safer place for everyone
-Dreaming of joining the Air Force one day to put my cybersecurity skills to use serving my country
-Always looking for ways to use technology to help underserved communities
A Bit About Me:
-Based in Saint Cloud, Florida
-Love learning new things, mentoring peers, and finding small ways to brighten someone’s day.
Education
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Valencia College
General Studies
2023 – 2025
Honors and awards
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President’s List / Dean’s List (Valencia College)
Recognized for academic excellence every semester throughout my AA studies.
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Associate in Arts (Valencia College)
Completed an AA degree concurrently with high school.
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Top 5% of High School Class
Graduated Saint Cloud High School with a 4.4 GPA, placing in the top 5% of my cohort.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
-Cybersecurity specialist
-CSI- Graduate school interests
Masters in Cybersecurity or Criminal Justice
Experience
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Instant Return Agent
Hertz Car Rental
Jun 2023 – Sep 2023
Languages
- Spanish Fluent
- English (US) Advanced
