Reshma Remesh Pillai
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Strategic and results-driven network security professional with over three years of experience designing and implementing secure infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. Demonstrated skills in Python programming, automation, IP technology, and network monitoring, coupled with a strong ability to align IT systems with regulatory standards. Known for innovative problem-solving, a focus on protecting digital assets, and aiming to leverage analytical skills and communication strengths within a dynamic team at TELUS.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Security & Firewall Configuration (Project-Based Experience)
Conestoga College
Waterloo
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed and deployed enterprise firewall policies, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 50%
- Implemented IDS/IPS solutions for real-time threat detection, increasing network security posture
- Optimized firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, and ACLs to improve security and network performance
- Monitored and analyzed security logs in Splunk & QRadar, detecting anomalies and mitigating risks
Cloud Network Security Implementation (AWS Project-Based Experience)
Conestoga College
Waterloo
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Configured AWS VPCs, Security Groups, and IAM roles for a secure cloud infrastructure
- Deployed AWS Cloud VPN to enable encrypted connectivity between on-prem and cloud resources
- Automated security event monitoring using AWS Lambda and Python scripting
- Implemented AWS GuardDuty and CloudTrail for real-time security analysis
Network Operations & Monitoring (Wireshark & SIEM Analysis)
Conestoga College
Waterloo
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted deep packet inspection using Wireshark to detect network threats
- Configured and optimized SIEM dashboards (Splunk, QRadar) for proactive threat monitoring
- Automated log analysis with Python, reducing manual security event correlation time by 40%
- Created compliance reports and contributed to risk assessment frameworks
Network Engineer | System Administrator
Smec Labs
Kochi, India
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Designed and maintained a secure LAN/WAN infrastructure supporting over 100 users, integrating firewall, VPN, and IPS solutions.
- Developed automation tools in Python to streamline log analysis and incident response, reducing manual triage by 35%.
- Conducted risk assessments and compliance checks to align with international cybersecurity regulations and consumer protection laws.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement the SOAR platform for real-time threat monitoring and resolution.
- Led the design and documentation of secure systems, ensuring the availability and integrity of critical services.
Education
Ontario Graduate Certification - IT Network Security
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON08-2024
Ontario Graduate Certification - Telecommunications
Conestoga College
Cambridge, ON08-2023
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Federal Institute of Science And Technology
Kerala, India08-2021
Skills
- Network security
- Firewall configuration
- Cloud Security
- Vulnerability assessment
- Incident response
- Risk management
- Troubleshooting skills
- Data encryption
- Security architecture and technologies
- Python Programming
- Infrastructure Design
- Problem-Solving
- IP technology
- Algorithms and Analytics
- Automation Tools (SOAR)
- Regulatory Compliance
- Communication and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Innovation and Strategic Thinking
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Expected July 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Expected June 2025
CompTIA Security+ Expected May 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Network Security & Firewall Configuration (Project-Based Experience)
Conestoga College
01.2024 - 08.2024
Cloud Network Security Implementation (AWS Project-Based Experience)
Conestoga College
01.2024 - 08.2024
Network Operations & Monitoring (Wireshark & SIEM Analysis)
Conestoga College
01.2024 - 08.2024
Network Engineer | System Administrator
Smec Labs
06.2020 - 11.2022
Ontario Graduate Certification - IT Network Security
Conestoga College
Ontario Graduate Certification - Telecommunications
Conestoga College
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Federal Institute of Science And Technology
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