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Knowledgeable IT security professional with several years of experience designing and implementing security solutions in high-availability environments. Skilled in threat detection and incident response and adept at delivering strong risk management practices to safeguard sensitive information and systems integrity. A Master's in Cybersecurity candidate with a strong background in communication, I specialize in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating vulnerabilities across systems and applications. Skilled in developing scalable, automated solutions, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the security posture of large infrastructures. My expertise enables clear, effective communication of complex security concepts, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• COMPTIA Security+
• Google Professional Cybersecurity Certificate
• CISCO Introduction to Cybersecurity
• TryHackMe Junior Engineer
• Mastercard's Cybersecurity Job Simulation

• Best Student Employee Award

• Secure Password Manager (Java, Cryptography)
  Designed and developed a robust password manager with advanced encryption for secure local credential storage. Implemented role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure secure password retrieval and updates. Integrated an automated password generation feature with customizable complexity to enhance security and user convenience.
• Secure Document Sharing Platform (Python)
  Engineered a secure platform for document sharing, leveraging role-based access controls and encryption protocols to protect sensitive data. Focused on ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authorized access in a collaborative environment.
• Vulnerability Analysis Automation Tool (Python)
  Created a Python-based automation tool for vulnerability analysis, streamlining threat identification and reporting. The tool reduced manual effort by generating detailed, actionable reports to enhance incident response efficiency.
• Dynamic Web Application with Secure User Interaction (Java, Burp Suite)
  Built an interactive web application enabling real-time user input and dynamic responses. Focused on integrating secure application architecture to prevent common vulnerabilities such as injection attacks and unauthorized access.
• Lightweight Vulnerability Scanner (Python, Nmap)
  Developed an efficient vulnerability scanner leveraging Python and Nmap to identify open ports, misconfigurations, and network vulnerabilities. Automated scanning processes and generated actionable security reports to improve network security posture.