Praveen Godahewa
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented Security Penetration Tester with strengths in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. Proven ability to enhance security measures and collaborate effectively within teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Application Security Penetration Tester
CMA CGM Canada
Montreal, Quebec
05.2022 - Current
- Executed vulnerability assessments on web/mobile and cloud applications, and network systems.
- Assisted in identifying security flaws using simulated attack methodologies.
- Collaborated with team to formulate effective penetration testing strategies.
- Documented findings and recommended enhancements for system security.
- Participated in security awareness training sessions for staff members.
- Evaluated security tools and software for real-world effectiveness.
- Supported incident response by offering insights into vulnerabilities.
- Trained junior team members on penetration testing techniques.
Technology Advisory Associate
Ernest and Young
Colombo, Sri Lanka
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on mobile applications and web platforms.
Performed internet audits to evaluate online security measures.
Executed specialized network and system penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
Intern- Cyber security
KPMG
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Performed comprehensive penetration testing for web and mobile applications in collaboration with cyber security team.
Education
Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Concordia University
Montreal04-2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks And Security
Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent, England08-2019
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment and security auditing
- Penetration testing and network security
- Application and cloud security
- Security consulting and risk management
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Team collaboration and communication
- Wireless security testing and mobile application testing
- Web application testing and API security testing
- Security code review and cross-site scripting
- Social engineering techniques and reverse engineering
Certification
eWPTXv2- Web application Penetration Tester eXtreme(INE)
eJPT- Junior Penetration Tester (INE)
SEC588: Cloud Penetration Testing
Timeline
Application Security Penetration Tester
CMA CGM Canada
05.2022 - Current
Technology Advisory Associate
Ernest and Young
09.2019 - 02.2020
Intern- Cyber security
KPMG
03.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Computer And Information Systems Security
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Networks And Security
Staffordshire University