Veneesha Reddy
Westpoint,NY
Summary
International Student from South Africa at SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC). Currently seeking an internship in CyberSecurity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
SUNY Westchester Community College
10.2024 - 01.2025
- One-on-One and Group Tutoring: Provided individual and group tutoring sessions to students in various subjects related to cybersecurity, computer information systems, networking, ethical hacking, and information security.
- Subject Areas: Offered assistance in courses such as Network Security, Cybersecurity Principles, Computer Programming, Systems Administration, Database Management, and more.
- Assessment & Guidance: Worked with students to assess their understanding, identifying areas of difficulty and developing strategies to improve performance.
- Hands-on Labs: Supported students in practical, hands-on labs, including network setup, penetration testing simulations, and threat analysis scenarios.
- Study Materials: Created and shared study resources, notes, and practice exercises to help students prepare for exams and assignments.
Au Pair
Culcural Care
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Helped children with homework assignments and school projects
- Provided live-in childcare, supervising children and assisting with transportation and errands
- Assisted children with meeting developmentally appropriate cognitive and physical maturity milestones
- Protected children by monitoring behaviors and maintaining safety at all times
- Instructed and assisted children in development of health and personal habits
- Kept home environment neat, clean and optimal for children's development
Sales Assistant
Cotton On
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted with displays and offered ideas to increase product appeal
- Greeted customers with friendly and welcoming attitude
- Answered customer questions regarding inventory, sales, and promotions
- Handled stressful situations professionally and multitasked with ease
Waitress
Lifesavers- Pub and Grill
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Checked in with customers periodically to assist with additional needs or requests
- Worked in fast-paced environment, handled multiple priorities, and learned new procedures
- Met cleanliness targets and sanitized dining room, bathrooms, and other areas during shifts
- Managed billing and payments with POS system and accurate order input
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05-2025
Associate of Science - Application Development
Varsity College
Westville, ZA01-2019
Higher Certificate in Information Technology - Support Services
Varsity College
Westville, ZA01.2019
Skills
- Incident Response: Knowledge of handling cybersecurity incidents, analyzing logs, and executing proper mitigation strategies
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to analyze complex security issues and develop practical, effective solutions
- Critical Thinking: Proven skill in evaluating data from various sources to assess threats and vulnerabilities
- Attention to Detail: Consistently able to identify small vulnerabilities in systems that could lead to larger security breaches
- Data Analysis: Able to examine security logs and network traffic data to detect unusual activities or signs of an attack
- Teaching & Tutoring: Ability to explain complex cybersecurity concepts to students of varying skill levels, helping them grasp difficult material
- Collaboration: Strong team player with experience in working with professors, students, and peers in collaborative environments
- Customer Service: Proven ability to provide friendly, approachable support and guidance to students while maintaining professionalism
Affiliations
Micro-Influencer on Instagram promoting various brands and educating audience about products.
Languages
Afrikaans
Elementary
Interests
I have a strong interest in computer forensics due to my passion for uncovering hidden digital evidence and understanding how cybercrimes are investigated The process of identifying, analyzing, and preserving data to solve security incidents or legal cases fascinates me I am particularly drawn to how forensic methods can be applied to recover and interpret data from damaged or encrypted systems, providing critical insights My goal is to deepen my knowledge in this field and contribute to the detection and prevention of cybercrime through meticulous and ethical investigative practices
Timeline
Tutor
SUNY Westchester Community College
10.2024 - 01.2025
Au Pair
Culcural Care
07.2022 - 12.2023
Sales Assistant
Cotton On
11.2019 - 01.2020
Waitress
Lifesavers- Pub and Grill
06.2018 - 01.2019
Higher Certificate in Information Technology - Support Services
Varsity College
Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Westchester Community College
Associate of Science - Application Development
Varsity College
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