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Dawit Aklilu

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Summary

A cybersecurity professional with expertise in threat analysis, network security, and incident response. Proficient in both offensive and defensive strategies, utilizing SIEM tools like Splunk, Nessus for vulnerability assessments, Linux for secure configurations, Wireshark for network analysis, and Metasploitable for testing. Skilled in incident response using Python and adept at configuring firewalls for robust defense. Known for an insatiable drive and relentless commitment to top-tier cybersecurity standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Self Study

Udemy
Online
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Completed Cryptocurrency by Suppoman
  • Completed Javascript course by Jonas

Manager

Lift Market
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed day-to-day operations for Lift Market's grocery store, ensuring top-notch customer experiences and smooth functioning.

Junior Java Developer

Commercial Bank of Dekemhare
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Contributed to developing robust web applications for the bank, involving work with APIs, Java, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Spring Boot
  • Collaborated with senior developers to optimize database queries and enhance application performance, ensuring a seamless user experience for bank customers.

Java Instructor

EIT
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Instructed students in Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Utilized Spring and Hibernate to build dynamic and powerful mock web applications.

Education

Bootcamp: Cybersecurity Engineering -

Flatiron School - Online
11.2023

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Programming -

Eritrean Institute of Technology - Asmara, Eritrea
07.2018

Skills

  • Wireshark: An advanced network protocol analyzer used for network troubleshooting
  • Nessus: A widely-used vulnerability scanner that helps identify security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations
  • Metasploitable: An intentionally vulnerable virtual machine designed for practicing penetration testing
  • Linux: An open-source operating system used widely in cybersecurity for its flexibility, security features, and command-line capabilities
  • Firewall Configuring: The process of setting up and managing firewalls to control and monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic
  • Elastic Stack (Kibana, Nginx): A suite of tools including Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana used for log analysis, data visualization, and monitoring2
  • Proxy Servers: Intermediate servers that act as intermediaries between client devices and other servers, providing various functionalities like security, anonymity, and caching
  • Splunk: Leveraged data analytics for proactive problem-solving and optimized operational efficiency

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cybersecurity Engineer Bootcamp Certification
  • Cryptocurrency Certification
  • Javascript Certification from Udemy

Personal Information

Title: Cybersecurity Analyst

Timeline

Self Study

Udemy
01.2023 - 06.2023

Manager

Lift Market
05.2021 - 12.2022

Junior Java Developer

Commercial Bank of Dekemhare
07.2019 - 11.2019

Java Instructor

EIT
09.2018 - 06.2019

Bootcamp: Cybersecurity Engineering -

Flatiron School - Online

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Programming -

Eritrean Institute of Technology - Asmara, Eritrea
Dawit Aklilu