Seshinee Sigera
Pickering,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record, excelling in project scheduling and effective communication. Successfully led penetration testing initiatives, identifying vulnerabilities to enhance security. Adept at training and development, fostering team collaboration to achieve objectives and drive results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pentest Service Advisor/Trainer Coordinator
Scotiabank
Scarborough, Canada
01.2019 - 04.2025
- Successfully prioritized multiple projects and deliverables under tight timelines.
- Coordinated annual and ad-hoc penetration testing with development teams and external vendors.
- Identified and reported vulnerabilities in mobile and web applications to mitigate risks.
- Engaged development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities per CISCO directives.
- Provided stakeholders with regular updates on project status, roadblocks, and milestones.
- Ensured timely reporting of all findings to senior management and business risk owners.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align on penetration testing objectives and outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and communication.
- Coordinated onboarding programs for new hires to ensure smooth transitions.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Branch Manager/Trainer
Continental Currency Exchange
Scarborough, Canada
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Ensured all operations are carried out in compliance with legislation, regulations and sound business practices, policies, and procedures.
- Ran multiple branches at the same time while coordinating branch operations, inventory management, wholesale orders, monitoring ROI and maximizing profits.
- Collaborated with Head Office to execute marketing campaigns and social media incentives.
- Planned detailed training strategies, objectives, and timelines to create a well-developed and effective training approach.
- Utilized a variety of training methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools, and practices to ensure maximum effectiveness of training programs.
- Communicated training topics effectively by properly understanding the needs of employees and targeting sessions to meet various skill levels.
Education
Honours Bachelor of arts -
University of Toronto
01.2008
Post Secondary Dipolma -
Pine Ridge Secondary
01.2003
Skills
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Active Listener
- Detailed-Oriented
- Problem-Solver
- Project Scheduling
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork
- Training and Development
Certification
- Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), SANS, 1/3/2023
- Teaching and Training Adults, Durham College, 06/01/16
- Project Management, University of Toronto, 04/01/13
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Pentest Service Advisor/Trainer Coordinator
Scotiabank
01.2019 - 04.2025
Branch Manager/Trainer
Continental Currency Exchange
01.2005 - 01.2019
Honours Bachelor of arts -
University of Toronto
Post Secondary Dipolma -
Pine Ridge Secondary