Michael Tran Email & Phone Number

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

- Facilitated the development of strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies (LLMs, et el.) - Enhanced development and operations of cross-functional teams

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Federal Government and critical infrastructure current state assessments led and authored• Architected DFIR capability for Federal Government client• Engineered and executed remediation scripts for Microsoft Azure Tenancies to comply with ISM and Essential 8 standards• Designed, engineered, and transitioned a governance strategy for a critical infrastructure client to meet best practice cloud security standards (leveraging ISM, NIST, and Essential 8)• Capability assessments conducted for Federal Government client resulting in a rapid transition of on-prem to PaaS-based data analytics capabilities• Deployment of entire landing zones via Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for Federal Government client

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

My function in the Youth Advisory Council is to advise the US Consul General to Sydney about Australia-US relations by analysing pertinent information and facilitating relations with key public and private stakeholders. In particular, I spearhead transactions involving Cyber Defence and National Security using my exceptional expertise in the aforementioned fields. My service allowed the council to foster a productive relationship with the US Department of State that translated to stronger diplomatic bonds between the two countries and provided notable benefits for our constituents.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Developed automated reporting solutions using Microsoft’s Power Platform for a large federal government department• Spearheaded and led the development of a cloud-based knowledge hub to foster collaboration for a large federal government department• Designed and delivered customised reporting dashboards that analyze data from third-party platforms like SAP for a large federal government department• Performed cyber security risk assessments to deploy cost-effective security controls and solutions in line with business risk appetite to protect systems• Transformed excel-based tools into cloud-based platforms with RPAs for a seamless user interface, uplifting ways of working for a major federal government department• Configured IAM protocols on cloud-based platforms that align with sensitivity labelling needs for a major government department• Supported programs by collating threat information from various sources to strengthen incident detection and risk calculation

My service as a Naval Officer for the Royal Australian Navy realized the enhancement of the institution’s onshore training capabilities. I contributed my exceptional public speaking proficiencies to represent the Royal Australian Navy in public functions which emphasized its position as an astute institution serving the country. Apart from performing public relations, I also spearhead multiple projects which were successfully launched through my effective project management, strategic business analysis, and exceptional leadership skills.

• Analyzed public policy issues affecting culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.• Maintained day-to-day operations of a State Electorate Office.• Identified complexities within ministerial portfolios and advised on the best course of action.• Managed community-stakeholder relations within CALD communities and not-for-profit organizations.• Liaised with inter-governmental departments to address issues affecting CALD communities.• Represented the State Member at public functions and high-level conferences discussing local matters.• Resolved state matters raised by local constituents in a timely manner.• Triaged information and maintained confidentiality when dealing with individual cases brought forth by constituents.• Experienced in speech writing in and outside of a parliamentary setting.• Managed resources and contacts efficiently to maintain the public status and reputation of the member.I have worked for:- Nick Lalich MP- Guy Zangari MP- Hugh McDermott MP

Masters Of Cybersecurity, Strategy And Diplomacy

Masters Of National Security Policy, National Security Policy Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Politics And International Relations

New Entry Officers' Course 63, Military Strategic Studies, General

Bachelor Of Social Research And Policy