Syed Fahad Ali
Oakville,Canada
Summary
Dedicated cybersecurity professional with a strong background in security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection. Expertise in Python, Linux, SQL, and SIEM tools, well-equipped to safeguard data and enhance compliance. Goal is to align skills with an organization's strategic security objectives, seeking opportunities to contribute to the overall protection of valuable assets.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Management Job Simulation
ANZ Australia
01.2025
- Completed a simulation focused on identifying cybersecurity threats at ANZ
- Investigated e-mails to report suspicious items
- Analyzed a Packet Capture file using an open-source tool to identify and investigate any potential threats
Cybersecurity virtual experience program
MasterCard
01.2025
- Completed a job simulation where I served as an analyst on MasterCard's Security Awareness Team
- Helped identify and report security threats such as phishing
- Analyzed and identified which areas of the business needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams
Cash Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart
Oakville, ON, Canada
08.2024 - Current
- Led and trained a team of cashiers, ensuring adherence to company CORE Values, resulting in a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction ratings
- Performed clerical and banking duties, including cash handling, variance monitoring, and reconciliation, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with store standards
- Enforced loss prevention systems and procedures, reducing cash discrepancies by 10% and safeguarding store assets
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
SOC Environment
Let's Defend
10.2024 - 12.2026
- Gained hands-on experience in a simulated SOC environment by handling 15+ weekly incidents, analyzing security alerts, and investigating threats using logs, network traffic, and system data
- Utilized Splunk to monitor thousands of log entries daily and build dashboards, improving threat detection and reducing analysis time by 30%
- Resolved 10+ complex cybersecurity scenarios and documented responses using NIST CSF and MITRE ATT&CK, enhancing incident response efficiency by 20%
Store Manager
Shelby's Canada
Oakville, Canada
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Led and managed a team of young enthusiasts, streamlining day-to-day operations and improving overall efficiency by 15%
- Optimized employee performance through training and development programs, enhancing productivity and reducing staff turnover by 10%
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Pilani, India09.2027
Diploma - Computer Programming & Networking
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON09.2023
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- C Programming
- Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)
- Threat Detection and Log Analysis
- Risk Management and Compliance
- Python Programming
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Specialization, Google, 2024
- SOC Analyst Learning Path, Lets Defend, 2024
- Security+, CompTIA, Expected 05/25
- Network+, CompTIA, Expected 04/25
Timeline
Cyber Security Management Job Simulation
ANZ Australia
01.2025
Cybersecurity virtual experience program
MasterCard
01.2025
SOC Environment
Let's Defend
10.2024 - 12.2026
Cash Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart
08.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Shelby's Canada
01.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Diploma - Computer Programming & Networking
Sheridan College