Sony Xavier
Cybersecurity Researcher
Greenlane, Auckland
Summary
IT professional witH 11 years of experience developing and implementing security solutions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in server management with proven history of delivering exceptional risk management support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Engineer
Ripple Computers
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Trained junior engineers in workstation design and material handling.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to improve technical performance.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
Project Team Leader
Hayat Communications
05.2016 - 09.2021
- Managed technical projects, utilizing established project tools and methodologies to bring projects to timely completion.
- Coordinated team members, consultants and material resources across multiple projects and departments.
- Traveled to remote locations to interact with remanufacturing facilities and meet with business unit teams and dealers to develop product offerings.
- Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
- Identified potential risks and devised contingency plans, preparing team members to avoid and respond promptly to possible obstacles.
- Developed and managed comprehensive project plans and associated project documents to keep ongoing development on schedule.
- Defined project scope, goals and deliverables that supported company objectives in collaboration with management and stakeholders.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
System Engineer
Diya Systems
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Assisted employees with resolving network problems at remote locations.
- Managed key information technology and compliance programs for proactive risk management.
- Analyzed security logs to determine and alleviate network threats.
- Worked with stakeholders to determine implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
- Compiled, processed, and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and end-users.
- Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
- Integrated database and backup servers into enterprise systems.
- Suggested system updates or changes after conduct in-depth technical reviews.
- Delivered helpdesk service and support to customers.
- Configured, installed, and upgraded SQL databases.
- Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions.
System Engineer
Syslint Technologies
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Assisted employees with resolving network problems at remote locations.
- Managed key information technology and compliance programs for proactive risk management.
- Analyzed security logs to determine and alleviate network threats.
- Developed IT policies to comply with applicable laws.
- Compiled, processed, and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes to improve system support and enhance communication between support team and end-users.
- Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches.
- Integrated database and backup servers into enterprise systems.
- Configured, installed, and upgraded SQL databases.
- Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering in Computer Science
VMKV Engineering College
Salem, India 06.2007 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
St. Berchmans HSS
Changanacherry India 06.2005 - 03.2007
Skills
Risk management
Project forecasting
Technical analysis
Project management proficiency
Production understanding
Certification
Red Hat Certified Engineer, RedHat
Achievements
Mastercard Cybersecurity virtual experience program on Forage January 2024
- 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
- Completed a simulation focussed on how Datacoms cybersecurity team helps protect it's clients
- Investigated a cyberattack and produced a comprehensive report documenting findings and outlining key recommendations to improve a client's cybersecurity posture
- Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment
Timeline
Cybersecurity Boot Camp by IOD & AUT
01-2024
Project Engineer
Ripple Computers
09.2021 - 02.2023
Project Team Leader
Hayat Communications
05.2016 - 09.2021
System Engineer
Diya Systems
01.2015 - 10.2015
System Engineer
Syslint Technologies
05.2012 - 01.2015
Red Hat Certified Engineer, RedHat
02-2012
Bachelor of Science - Engineering in Computer Science
VMKV Engineering College
06.2007 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
St. Berchmans HSS
06.2005 - 03.2007