Professional Profile
Abishek Shah
IT Security Specialist / Cybersecurity Engineer
Contact Information
Email: contact@abishekshah.com
Phone: +61 424 812 345
Key Skills
Work Experience
ICT Officer
Providing comprehensive IT support and managing cybersecurity initiatives for the organization.
Key Achievements:
- Provided comprehensive IT support to staff, volunteers and Executives
- Administered Microsoft 365 services (Azure AD, Exchange, Intune, Power Flows)
- Contributed to security awareness training and cybersecurity policies
- Collaborated with stakeholders and security vendors to ensure secure IT systems
- Supported installation and maintenance of security applications
Cyber Security Analyst
Conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing security frameworks to protect organizational data.
Key Achievements:
- Conducted thorough vulnerability assessments to identify system weaknesses
- Implemented governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
- Applied expertise in secure software development aligned with CISSP Domain 8
- Monitored and analyzed security logs and events
- Provided continuous scrutiny of security logs, bolstering cybersecurity resilience
Software Developer
Developing robust, scalable software solutions for SMEs as an independent contractor.
Key Achievements:
- Conducted thorough analysis of software requirements aligned with client needs
- Engineered robust solutions using Python, Java, PHP, C#, and ASP.NET
- Orchestrated front-end design with React, Angular, and Vue.js
- Crafted optimized relational databases using SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL
- Implemented comprehensive software development approaches
Education
ACS Professional Year Program
Professional Development, Business Planning and Development
Master of Applied Information Technology
Major in Project Management, Data Mining (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)
Bachelor of Information Technology in Network Security
Major in Programming, Software Development, Risk Assessment and Cybersecurity
Advanced Diploma of Network Security
Major in Network Design, Server Management and Network Security
Diploma of Information Technology Networking
Major in Network Infrastructure, Virtualization and cloud computing, Database Management
Certifications
Network Security Associate
Fortinet • 2023
Fortinet Certified in Cybersecurity
Fortinet • 2023
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC² • 2021
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-Council • 2019
Security Frameworks & Compliance
ASD Essential Eight
ISO/IEC 27001
NIST CSF
APPs & GDPR
PCI DSS
CIS Controls (v8)
Key Impact Highlights
Reduced System Downtime by 40%
Through proactive infrastructure monitoring, automated failover strategies, and streamlined disaster recovery planning.
Accelerated Incident Response by 30%
By integrating SIEM tools, refining escalation protocols, and enhancing log analysis capabilities.
Achieved 95%+ Compliance
With ISO/IEC 27001 and ASD Essential Eight by enforcing policies, conducting regular internal audits, and rolling out security awareness programs.
Minimized Security Vulnerabilities by 60%
Via continuous penetration testing, secure code practices, and a structured patch management process.
Short Courses
Enterprise Cyber Security Fundamentals
Charles Sturt University • 2023
Agile Data and Information Management
Charles Sturt University • 2023
Applying Law to Emerging Cyber Danger
Charles Sturt University • 2023
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
Charles Sturt University • 2023