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PANKAJ KUMAR BANYAL

Scarborough,Ontario

Summary

A cybersecurity graduate with a strong passion, ready to contribute technical skills, collaborate with innovative teams, excel in critical thinking, and thrive under pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Tim Horton's
Toronto, ON
11.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring cohesive communication. Proactive Learning: Eager to learn and quickly adapt. Provided a strong customer service experience to all patrons of the restaurant through effective verbal communication skills
  • Handle customer complaints by providing analytical solutions, often with a time limit, to ensure customers are satisfied
  • Regularly took on additional tasks in order to help maintain the fast-paced environment necessary to serve over 1,500 orders per day
  • Developed strong product knowledge in order to maximize ability to serve and answer any questions from customers. Collaborated seamlessly with team members to achieve common goals
  • Proficient in solving complex problems, operating cash registers and handling transactions accurately

Information Security Intern

CS-Infotech
Chandigarh, India
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Completed frequent checks on user logins, file permissions, and other data issues.
  • Developed reports using MS Excel and Access for tracking purposes.
  • Scan networks with vulnerability assessment tools to identify security holes.
  • Gain hands-on experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and antivirus solutions.
  • Participate in training opportunities to enhance cybersecurity skills

Education

Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Information Technology - Cybersecurity

Loyalist College
Toronto, ON
05.2023

Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science

Baddi University
India
06.2020

Skills

  • Cybersecurity Frameworks
  • Protecting Networks
  • Encryption
  • Data Security
  • Network Security
  • Firewall Configuration
  • IP Addressing and Subnetting
  • SIEM
  • Network Protocols
  • Active Directory
  • Cisco Cisco Packet Tracer
  • IDS/IPS
  • SMTP, SSH, TCP/IP, and UDP
  • VMWare, Wireshark

Skill Profile

  • Strong knowledge of networking infrastructure and application protocols like TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, DHCP, HTTP/S,SSH, SSL, SMTP, 5G, VPNs, IPS/IDS, firewalls, and web proxy.
  • Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam requires good knowledge of attacks, threats, vulnerabilities, compliance risk management, and incident response.
  • Possesses good knowledge of frameworks, operating models, cybersecurity methodologies, design, information technology, standards, and best practices.
  • Good understanding of basic cybersecurity architecture concepts such as governance, risk management, vendor management, and data loss prevention.

Certification

  • Dean's Honors List [Year 2023]: Recognized for outstanding academic achievement by consistently maintaining a high GPA.
  • Preparing for CompTIA Security and CISSP exams.
  • Security Frameworks (LinkedIn).
  • CompTIA Security SY0601 Certification Exam (linked in).
  • Cybersecurity Foundations (LinkedIn).

Projects

Secure Network Administration and Document Management System Project, Led a team offivein developing and implementing the "Secure Network Administration and Document Management System," demonstrating leadership and collaboration. Managed end-to-end technical documentation, ensuring meticulous records, and implementing robust security measures for enhanced data protection and project success.

Timeline

Supervisor

Tim Horton's
11.2021 - Current

Information Security Intern

CS-Infotech
06.2019 - 10.2019

Ontario College Graduate Certificate - Information Technology - Cybersecurity

Loyalist College

Bachelors of Technology - Computer Science

Baddi University
PANKAJ KUMAR BANYAL