Mathias Kucharsyn
Teulon,Canada
Summary
Offering strong foundation in information security principles and keen interest in learning and developing within cybersecurity environment. Brings understanding of network security and basic encryption techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in threat analysis and risk management in Cybersecurity roles.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Intern
siberX
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted incident detection and analysis during multi-region cyber crisis simulations across critical Canadian sectors.
- Authored executive, legal, and financial white papers outlining threat vectors, impacts, and mitigation strategies.
- Applied NIST 800-53, CIS, and ISO 27001 frameworks to evaluate security posture and policy effectiveness.
- Operated independently under SOC conditions, producing accurate reports and actionable recommendations.
- Selected for inclusion in siberX's 2025 industry archive for analytical quality and clarity of documentation.
- Supported incident response activities by analyzing security alerts and logs.
- Documented procedures for security protocols and incident management processes.
- Researched emerging cybersecurity trends and threats to inform proactive measures.
Self-startup
Homelab Project
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Designed and deployed a localized large-language-model cybersecurity assistant with Zero Trust principles, isolated from external networks.
- Implemented Docker-based architecture with Ollama for secure on-prem model serving (Llama3 and Phi-3 mini).
- Configured backend-only API authentication flows, eliminating browser-CORS attack surface and enforcing constrained capabilities.
- Integrated SOC workflows including detection engineering, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and MFA fatigue response logic.
- Hardened environment using Linux capability reduction, read-only boundaries, and WSL volume control to prevent privilege escalation.
Independent Projects and Lab Work
- Built and managed virtualized lab networks for testing firewall rules, IDS/IPS Configurations, and vulnerability scans.
- Developed small python and powershell scripts for log parsing and workflow automation.
- Practiced threat modeling and compliance review using simulated GRC scenarios.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Various
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Various technical support and logistics roles emphasizing reliability, process discipline, and clear communication.
- Gained early IT exposure through hardware setup, basic networking, and troubleshooting tasks.
Education
Diploma - Cybersecurity
ABM College
Calgary, AB08-2025
Skills
- Network security
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- Firewalls
- DNS
- DHCP
- Active Directory
- System Administration
- Windows & Linux Environments
- NIST 800-53
- ISO 27001
- CIS Controls
- PCI-DSS
- SOC 2 Awareness
Accomplishments
Practical exposure to cybersecurity operations, incident response workflows, and security controls through applied coursework and labs. Developed formal security documentation following chain-of-custody and evidence-handling principles. Demonstrated strong analytical and systems-level thinking in security risk assessment and control evaluation. Consistently applied attention to detail, documentation standards, and procedural discipline across technical work
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Developing software, websites, and apps in various programming languages
- Exploring various forms of art, such as music, art, and philosophy, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
Timeline
Self-startup
Homelab Project
08.2025 - 10.2025
Cybersecurity Intern
siberX
07.2025 - 08.2025
Various
01.2019 - 01.2023
Independent Projects and Lab Work
Diploma - Cybersecurity
ABM College