Eslam El-Hamalwy
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area
Summary
Safety-focused Tower Crane Operator (7+ years) and creative Photographer/Videographer (12+ years) now pivoting into cybersecurity. Skilled at inspecting complex equipment, troubleshooting computer systems, and rigorously following protocols. Adept at spotting and resolving potential risks—whether on a construction site or during a media production. Seeking to leverage these safety, risk assessment, and technical troubleshooting talents to help protect organizations from cyber threats.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tower Crane Operator
IUOE Local 793
10.2017 - Current
- Performed daily checks on crane machinery and integrated computer systems, ensuring every component was secure and free from vulnerabilities
- Identified and addressed potential safety hazards before they escalated, applying skills that translate well into cybersecurity threat detection
- Responded quickly to hand signals and radio commands to maintain safety on job sites.
- Maintained logs and followed stringent safety guidelines, mirroring the meticulous record-keeping needed for cybersecurity audits
- Optimized workflow by planning daily crane activities based on project requirements and priorities set forth by the management team.
- Collaborated with onsite teams to contain and resolve unexpected system malfunctions, minimizing downtime and risk
- Consistently maintained an accident-free record through rigorous inspection protocols
- Developed a streamlined checklist process for crane operations, improving overall job site efficiency by 15%
- Enhanced job site safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
Photographer & Videographer
Self-employeed
03.2012 - Current
- Protected digital assets with proper backups, encryption where feasible, and careful file organization—key habits for safeguarding sensitive data in cybersecurity
- Handled camera, lighting, and editing software issues under tight deadlines, demonstrating adaptability and quick problem-solving
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Built trust by ensuring timely project completion, protecting client information, and maintaining confidentiality
- Used innovative techniques to shoot and edit materials, reflecting a flexibility essential for responding to rapidly evolving cybersecurity challenges
- Managed end-to-end production of 100+ client projects with zero data loss or breaches
- Implemented standardized file and backup protocols, speeding up workflow by 20% while ensuring content security
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Education
Hoisting Operating Engineer -
Ontario Colleges of Trades
06-2019
High School Diploma -
Eastern Commerce Collegiate
06-2012
Skills
- System Safety & Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Incident Response & Mitigation
- Data Security & Integrity
- Team Coordination & Communication
- Project Management
- Safety practices
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Certification
- Certified Hoisting Engineer – International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).
- Tower Crane Operator Certification - Operating Engineers Certification Program (OECP).
Timeline
Tower Crane Operator
IUOE Local 793
10.2017 - Current
Photographer & Videographer
Self-employeed
03.2012 - Current
Hoisting Operating Engineer -
Ontario Colleges of Trades
High School Diploma -
Eastern Commerce Collegiate
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