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Montreal, Qc, Ca

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

▪ Security Architecture Assessment & Reporting: Developed and delivered in-depth security architecture assessment reports,pinpointing root causes and recommending remediation strategies. Conducted thorough risk assessments for cloud, web, andmobile applications, resulting in the implementation of robust security measures that decreased potential vulnerabilities.▪ Ensured Compliance: Reviewed and validated system-related materials - specifications, runbooks, diagrams, requirements, andtest plans—ensuring a 100% compliance rate with security-related standards and minimizing the risk of non-compliance.▪ Developed Security Frameworks: Designed and updated security blueprints to support the firm's policies, procedures, andstandards, addressing evolving threats and adjusting the risk posture accordingly.▪ Conducted and Implemented Security Audits: Executed comprehensive security audits across multiple platforms, identifying andaddressing key vulnerabilities. Developed and enforced corrective action plans based on audit findings, significantly enhancingaudit compliance and substantially reducing audit issues in follow-up reviews.▪ Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with senior leadership, including VPs, EDs, and MDs, through interviews and consultations.Incorporated their input into risk assessments and remediation strategies, improving overall business process efficiency by 25%.▪ System Architecture Analysis: Conducted comprehensive analysis of system architecture, including components, data flows,security controls, technology stacks, integration points, network segmentation, and configuration details.

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

▪ SELinux & ACL Management: Configured and managed SELinux and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to enforce stringent securitypolicies, leading to a significant reduction in unauthorized access incidents and a notable improvement in system integrity.▪ Scripting & Automation: Developed and implemented Python and Bash scripts to automate administrative tasks, achieving a 60%reduction in processing time and greatly enhancing operational efficiency by streamlining repetitive workflows.▪ Data Analysis with REGEX: Applied regular expressions (REGEX) to parse and analyze configuration and log files, resulting in asignificant improvement in troubleshooting speed and more effective system maintenance.▪ Network Troubleshooting: Utilized network troubleshooting tools such as ping, netstat, and traceroute to diagnose and resolvenetwork issues, reducing network downtime by 40% and improving overall network reliability.▪ System Administration: Conducted extensive system administration tasks, including system monitoring, database setup, storagemanagement with LVM, ACL management, firewall administration, and port security. These efforts contributed to increasedsystem stability and a reduction in security vulnerabilities.

Master'S Degree, Information System Security

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science