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Madushan Jegatheeswaran

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dedicated IT professional with over 3 years of experience in IT security, specializing in vulnerability identification and mitigation. Demonstrated expertise in conducting penetration testing and analyzing security events to enhance organizational defenses. Committed to contributing to Coalition

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cybersecurity Researcher

Hackerone
01.2019 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive penetration testing, uncovering an average of 15 vulnerabilities per assessment, and provided detailed proof-of-concept reports that increased security awareness by 20%.
  • Utilized Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nmap to identify security weaknesses in web applications, networks, and systems.
  • Collaborated with development teams to communicate vulnerabilities and guide remediation efforts, resulting in a 30% reduction in security risks.

Service Desk Analyst (SPOC)

Telus
Toronto, Ontario
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Connect to Threat Analysis: Developed strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills while providing remote support to clients, which are essential for analyzing and responding to security incidents.
  • Highlight Documentation: Accurately documented client interactions and technical issues in the ticketing system, ensuring comprehensive records for analysis and reporting.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (CLIC) - Cybersecurity

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
09-2024

Bachelor of Science - Computational Science

York University
Toronto, ON
09-2019

Skills

  • Security Tools: Nessus, Wireshark, Metasploit, Snort, Kali Linux, OWASP ZAP
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server, Unix/Linux, Mac OS, Android, iOS
  • Programming Languages: Python (Proficient), Java (Intermediate), C (Intermediate), PowerShell (Intermediate)
  • Security Practices: Network Security, Cryptography, Access Control Systems, Threat Modeling, Security Auditing, Compliance
  • Security Skills: SIEM, Sentinel, Information Gathering, SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), Local & Remote File Inclusion, Information Disclosure, Remote Code Execution 1 (RCE)
  • Cloud Computing: Azure, Network Security Groups, Firewalls, ACLs, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks
  • IT Support: Help Desk, Ticketing System, Active Directory, File Permissions, Windows 10
  • Other: Microsoft Office Suite, VMware, Security and Virus Protection, System Management Software, Amazon Web Services

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Security Blue Team Junior Analyst
  • The GRC Approach to Managing Cybersecurity (Kennesaw University)
  • Cisco Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity
  • Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification
  • Qualys Vulnerability Management
  • Qualys Endpoint Detection and Response
  • IBM Technical Support
  • Google IT Support Professional
  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) (Expected April 2025)
  • GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Service Desk Analyst (SPOC)

Telus
01.2021 - 04.2023

Cybersecurity Researcher

Hackerone
01.2019 - Current

Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (CLIC) - Cybersecurity

Toronto Metropolitan University

Bachelor of Science - Computational Science

York University

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