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Henry Ciftci

Jacksonville,Florida

Summary

  • CompTIA Security+ certified Cyber Security Specialist with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies.
  • QA Tester with a Bachelor Degree in Physics. Has five years of experience QA Engineer and over five years of experience IT. Passionate about coding and building the logic behind the scenes of web applications. Strong at teamwork and focused on leveraging background in JAVA and QA Testing to be a software engineer.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cyblu
02.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention systems.
  • Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
  • Improved incident response times by developing and maintaining cybersecurity playbooks for common attack scenarios.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by performing comprehensive audits on existing security policies and procedures.
  • Perform log analysis using SIEM tools like Splunk, launch an investigation to uncover security
    abnormalities, put remediation and recovery measures in place, and then offer suggestions to the
    technical teams via Splunk Enterprise Security.
    Investigate unidentified processes using EDR and SIEM to find malicious ones that break security
    controls.
  • Perform log analysis using SIEM tools like Splunk, launch an investigation to uncover security
    abnormalities, put remediation and recovery measures in place, and then offer suggestions to the
    technical teams via Splunk Enterprise Security.
  • Investigate unidentified processes using EDR and SIEM to find malicious ones that break security
    controls.
  • Handle triage analysis through EDRs like Carbon Black to identify the incident's timeline and the
    hosts it affected. Investigate potential risks via a threat hunt.
  • Investigate malicious domains, IP addresses, and phishing emails using open-source tools, and
    propose possible blocking based on the results of the investigation using Proof Point and Abnormal
    Security.
  • Use OSINT tools like Virus Total, Any Run, and MX Toolbox to analyze files, domains, and emails to
    evaluate their validity.
  • Conduct proactive and reactive threat-hunting activities to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to
    the organization's systems and application.
  • Utilize threat intelligence sources to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities that may impact the
    organization's security posture.
  • Perform network and system vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and
    potential attack vectors.
  • Keep up to date with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to ensure that the
    organization is adequately protected.

SDET/TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER/QA TESTER

Sece-Fidelity-Corporate Traffic
12.2019 - 01.2023
  • Worked in a fast-paced Agile environment as an SDET and analyzed business requirements, developed test scenarios, test cases, and automated test cases using Java, Selenium Web Driver, Cucumber, Gherkin, JUnit, JDBC, Rest Assured, and Apache POI.
  • Executed Functional, Regression, Smoke, Integration, and End-to-End testing during the various phases of the application testing
  • Performed defect reporting and bug tracking using JIRA X-Ray and followed up with the development team to verify bug fixes and update bug status.
  • Involved in developing and maintaining the Cucumber BDD framework by using Page Object Model and Page Factory.
  • Designed Cucumber BDD – DDD Framework by creating Feature, Cucumber Runner, and Step Definition classes by using Gherkin language and JUnit
  • Created Data-Driven Tests using Apache POI libraries. Used test parameterization methods, including Cucumber Scenario Outline and external data sources using Java Collections.
  • Integrated Selenium WebDriver with Sauce Labs for distributing tests on the cloud.
  • Maintained the automation code and resources by using GIT as a version control system and GitHub as an online repository.
  • Performed remote execution of Regression Tests and daily Smoke Tests on AWS cloud server using Jenkins and sent Cucumber reports as HTML email reports with detailed test step results and screenshots.
  • Attended Scrum Ceremonies like Sprint Planning, Sprint Grooming, Sprint Review, and Retrospective.

QA Analyst and Tester

Durasage Health
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Involved in creating and developing BDD Framework by using Selenium WebDriver, Page Object Model with Maven, TestNG, and Cucumber combination.
  • Designed and developed Test Cases and prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure adequate coverage of the Test Cases.
  • Participated in all stages of STLC. Development of Test Cases and Test Scripts based on Acceptance Criteria for the Smoke Test and Regression Test.
  • Created Cucumber HTML report with detailed Test Steps and screenshots.
  • Performed remote execution of daily Smoke Tests and Regression on AWS cloud server with CI/CD pipeline - Jenkins and sent email reports.
  • Utilized Selenium Grid for running multiple tests across different browsers in Parallel using AWS EC2.
  • Wrote SQL queries to check proper data population in the application table and for data verification to perform Back End Testing against Oracle Database.
  • Performed API Testing using Postman and Karate.
  • Used JIRA as a defect-reporting and defect-tracking tool and strong knowledge of the Defect Life Cycle.
  • • Actively participated in Sprint Planning, Retrospective, Sprint Demo, and Daily Stand-Up Meetings.

Software QA Tester

Cybertek
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Involved in the creation and development of BDD Framework by using Selenium WebDriver, Page Object Model with Maven, TestNG, and Cucumber combination.
  • Designed and developed Test Cases and prepared Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure adequate coverage of the Test Cases.
  • Participated in all stages of STLC. Development of Test Cases and Test Scripts based on Acceptance Criteria for Smoke Test and Regression Test.
  • Created Cucumber HTML report with detailed Test Steps and screenshots.
  • Performed remote execution of daily Smoke Tests and Regression on AWS cloud server with CI/CD pipeline - Jenkins and sent email reports.
  • Performed API Testing using Postman and Karate.
  • Used JIRA as a defect-reporting and defect-tracking tool and strong knowledge of the Defect Life Cycle.
  • Actively participated in Sprint Planning, Retrospective, Sprint Demo, and Daily Stand-Up Meetings.

IT Manager

Sonoran Schools
07.2013 - 08.2017
  • Improved network efficiency by implementing new server configurations and optimizing system operations.
  • Enhanced IT infrastructure security with regular vulnerability assessments and proactive patch management.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
  • Streamlined processes through the automation of routine tasks, increasing team productivity and reducing manual effort.
  • Responsible for efficient and safe running of Microsoft Windows based Servers, Network Switches and Phone System.
  • Establishing Windows 10 OS to computers.
  • Installing Printer drivers to computers.
  • Mounting computer projectors to ceiling.
  • Fixing network/Internet connection problems.
  • Managing and repairing Chromebooks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Fatih University
Istanbul
06.2010

Skills

  • Platforms: Proficient with Windows, Linux
  • Tools: Splunk
  • Endpoint Security: CrowdStrike
  • Event Management: Proofpoint
  • Automation Testing Tools: Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, Maven, Jenkins
  • Frameworks: Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit, Spring Boot, Rest Assured, BDD

Certification

  • Security +, CompTIA - 2024-2027

Languages

Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cyblu
02.2023 - Current

SDET/TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER/QA TESTER

Sece-Fidelity-Corporate Traffic
12.2019 - 01.2023

QA Analyst and Tester

Durasage Health
04.2018 - 11.2019

Software QA Tester

Cybertek
09.2017 - 03.2018

IT Manager

Sonoran Schools
07.2013 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Fatih University

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