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Tokyo, Jp

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Key Achievements - • Served as the CyberArk Implementation Lead for a $1M+ engagement with a major banking client, facilitating workshops, producing technical briefs, and overseeing the onboarding of banking infrastructure to CyberArk PSM.• Conducted security reviews and risk assessments across both government and private institutions, benchmarking against frameworks including NIST CSF, ISM, PSPF, and Essential 8.• Authored high-quality reports detailing system security controls, risks and issues, and implementation recommendations for multiple clients in the GRC space.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Provided on-site tutorial classes for undergraduate students from The University of Melbourne and RMIT, as well as assisting with administrative tasks. I tutored classes focusing on international politics, cybersecurity, and cybercrime in society. Simultaneously, I provided consultations for essay structuring and content reviews, along with guidance for humanities & IT subjects, and assisted with CV writing.Key Achievements -• Ran on-site tutorial and workshops across 7+ subjects for undergraduate students, including Cybercrime and Digital Criminology, Information Security and Privacy, International Politics, and Japanese language classes• Engaged in administrative tasks such as duty shifts, pastoral consultation, and academic event planning for cybersecurity education among both undergraduate and graduate cohorts• Delivered consultations for essay structuring, content reviews, and CV writing for over 300+ students

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Liased with senior stakeholders, customising project deliverables and timelines to maintain IT platforms as per business requirements. I also initiated marketing strategies and crafted digital strategic plans for project growth and success.Key Achievements -• Redesigned front-end systems for the ADC Forum website, increasing web traffic 400% following new implementations and Google Analytics integration• Administered social media platforms and created a range of digital content utilising Adobe Premier Pro and Photoshop, editing and publishing 30+ interviews with senior government officials and business executives• Compiled data on members and viewers to shape organisational outreach strategy, deployed Pipedrive, MailChimp, and Zoom customisation to improve stakeholder relations and positively drive traffic toward organisation

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Supervised front-end systems and oversaw the design process for the consulate website, including writing articles and reports on the Rwandan diaspora in Australia, and assisted in organising timetables for visiting government officials.Key Achievements -• Supervised front-end systems for consulate website, increasing web traffic by 200% following new design implementations and data collation with Google Analytics integration• Organized initiatives and programs to connect Australian business leaders with members of the Rwandan diaspora for mentoring and growth opportunities• Conducted reports on Rwandan tourism and Visa requirements in accordance with COVID-19 requirements between Australia and neighbouring states

Melbourne, Australia

Facilitated student learning across faculties and institutions, with an emphasis on practical referencing and writing techniques, along with course content and understanding in Humanities, English, and Economic Development.Key Achievements -• Mentored 40+ students from The University of Melbourne, Deakin, RMIT, La Trobe, and Sophia University students in essay writing techniques, methods in conducting research, and improving referencing and formatting• Tutored International Relations, Global Politics, and World History courses to 30+ tertiary and graduate students in both Australia and Japan; customizing teaching strategies and materials for varied student learning approaches

Tokyo, Japan

Training, product support, and the installation of commentary operating systems, including the cataloguing and installation of systems and cabling across the Tokyo 'Big Sight' International Exhibition Center, the largest exhibition venue in Japan.Key Achievements -• Coordinated in setup and operation of commentary systems for 2020-2021 Tokyo Olympic & Paralympic Games, Aiding 10+ production teams from worldwide media outlets such as the BBC, NHK, & ABC• Collaborated with 6 core multi-lingual and international teams to provide efficient and high-quality support across OBS operations

Tokyo, Japan

Responsible for overseeing the international student cohort of the Sophia Arrupe International Residence. I personally created a number of cross-cultural events, communicated with both domestic and international students within the residence, and provided palliative care and tutoring to the undergraduate cohort.Key Achievements -• Supervised and consulted 150+ Japanese and international students as the sole foreigner in student executive• Implemented a 20+ cross-cultural activities and initiatives based on previous collegiate and volunteer experience• Presided over group meetings and delivered reports to senior university officials in both English and Japanese

Melbourne, Australia

Undertook a 4-month internship where I produced a written report on recommendations to organisational procedure for flexible working protocols across public services.Key Achievements -• Researched and compiled an official government report on flexible working policies from best-practice institutions and assembled recommendations to improve internal procedures and policies for mission-critical staff• Arranged and conducted 10+ one-on-one interviews with senior managers across the Australian Public Service and private corporations, including the Australian Tax Office, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and MediBank

Melbourne, Australia

Collaborated with a team of students and senior staff members to arrange the college's flagship careers event, Pathways Dinner, in 2018. Additionally, I was the first recipient of the UC Frappe Fort Leadership Scholarship, where I undertook a personal project of creating the UC Music Development Program, delivering project aims, methods, and budgets to senior collegiate stakeholders.Key Achievements - • Organised Pathways Dinner 2018, University College's flagship careers event (130+ students and professionals), including guest Stan Liacos, CEO of Queen Victoria Market Pty Ltd.• Awarded first Frappe Forte' Leadership Scholarship and subsequently created UC Music Development Program, allocating a $4000 investment into music equipment and arts events in association with donors

Melbourne, Australia

Delivered technical troubleshooting, installation, and assistance to 200+ college students and function members across my time as a resident.Key Achievements - • Executed IT support for 200+ college students including technical troubleshooting, hardware support and ticketed requests• Provided IT infrastructure and maintenance support for functions hosted at college across audio, visual, internet, and hardware support areas• Operated open day tours for prospective students, exhibiting college IT facilities and operations

Admiral Park, Guernsey

Defined and improved inventory management and processes through tracking stock levels via digital platforms, and organising price reductions based on promotional and stock data.Achievements include - • Organised price reductions, stock replacement and data entry across promotions and store allocation• Assisted customers in-person and liaising with senior management at multiple locations via phone

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Politics & International Relations

Graduated with Distinction Subjects included - • Public Policy Making • International Politics • Law, Justice, and Social Change • Public.

Master Of Cyber Security, Cyber Security & Information Systems

Graduated with Distinction Subjects include - • Advanced Digital Forensics • Application and Communication Protocol Security • Cyber.

Master Of Global Studies, Global Studies & International Business Development

Graduated with First Class Honours Recipient of the JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship - 2019/20 Subjects include - • Economics.

Residential Student

• Recipient of the first ever Frappe Forte Leadership Scholarship - 2018 • Recipient of the Myra Roper Scholarship for Academic.

A-Level Qualifications