Dawit Aklilu
Maryland
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 Metasploit 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
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Completed Cryptocurrency, Udemy
- Completed Javascript course, Udemy
Manager
Lift Market
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Addressing customer concerns, inventory issues, and operational challenges hones your ability to make quick, informed decisions-a crucial skill in cybersecurity for mitigating threats promptly.
- Risk Management and Prioritization: Managing inventory and dealing with perishable goods involves assessing risks and prioritizing tasks, akin to identifying and addressing cybersecurity risks efficiently.
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
Online11.2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Programming -
Eritrean Institute of Technology
Asmara, Eritrea07.2018
Skills
- Wireshark: expertise swiftly resolved intricate connectivity issues by meticulously analyzing network traffic and ensuring seamless operations
- Nessus: Identified vulnerabilities and enhanced security by conducting thorough scans and fortifying systems
- Metasploit: : Applied penetration testing skills to simulate real-world threats, re-enforcing defenses and proactive security measures
- Linux: Leveraged the OS’s robust security and command-line capabilities to optimize systems and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively
- Firewall Configuring: Set up and manage firewalls adeptly, maintaining precise control over network traffic for robust security measure
- Elastic Stack (Kibana, Nginx): Utilized Kibana, Nginx, and Elasticsearch for insightful log analysis, bolstering system security and monitoring capabilities
- Identifying Threats: Skillfully identified and assessed potential threats, enabling proactive measures to preemptively counteract security risks
- Risk Management and Assessment: Strategically assessed and managed risks, implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential threats effectively
- Malware Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of malicious software, identifying its behavior and mitigating its impact effectively
- Ethical Hacking: Ethically simulated attacks to expose vulnerabilities, strengthening defenses and preemptively securing systems against malicious intrusions
Certification
- Security+, CompTIA
- Cybersecurity Engineer Bootcamp Certification, Flatiron School
- Cryptocurrency Certification, Udemy
- Javascript Certification, Udemy
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
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Programming -
Eritrean Institute of Technology