Kavitha Sivam
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dedicated cybersecurity professional with a Certificate IV in Cyber Security and over 5 years of experience in software testing. Proficient in ethical hacking, network security, and penetration testing. Utilizes tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, and Nmap to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Skilled in manual testing and experienced in scripting with Python for network automation and security tasks. Well-versed in cybersecurity frameworks like NIST and CIS controls. Committed to implementing security best practices to protect digital assets and enhance system integrity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Labs & Projects: TAFE
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Gained hands-on experience in exploiting vulnerabilities in Metasploitable2, using remote shells, and analysing attack vectors
- Developed a Python script to automate open port scanning, outputting results in CSV format
- Conducted deep log analysis to identify hidden attacker activity and retrieve critical system information
Order Processing Specialist
PVH Corp
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Streamlined order processing workflows, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve inventory management systems and operational efficiency
- Provided system support for order tracking and ensured data accuracy in internal databases
- Generated slips for outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
Customer Service/Supervisor
A2B Restaurant
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained hygiene standards, monitored food preparation, and addressed customer inquiries
- Managed online orders, takeaway operations, and party catering coordination
- Trained staff and improved service quality through regular feedback
Manual Test Analyst
Teknoturf Info Services Pvt ltd
04.2008 - 05.2013
- As an experienced Manual Test Analyst, I have developed and executed comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure software quality and adherence to specifications
- I have collaborated with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to identify and resolve defects throughout the software development lifecycle
- Utilizing defect tracking tools such as JIRA, I have logged, monitored, and managed software issues, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication
- I have conducted regression testing to verify that new code changes did not adversely affect existing functionalities
- Additionally, I have participated in requirement analysis and provided valuable feedback to enhance testability and product quality
- Led the manual testing efforts for an e-commerce application, validating functionalities such as user authentication, product search, shopping cart, and payment processing
- Identified critical bugs that, once resolved, improved the user experience and reduced cart abandonment rates by 20%
- Performed thorough testing on a banking application, focusing on transaction accuracy, security features, and user interface consistency
- Collaborated with the development team to address vulnerabilities, enhancing the application's security posture
- Outstanding Team Collaboration: Awarded for effective collaboration with development and product teams, resulting in a 30% reduction in defect resolution time
- Innovation in Testing: Developed a set of reusable test cases and checklists that streamlined the testing process, reducing preparation time by 15%
Education
Certificate IV - Cyber Security
Blacktown Campus
Sydney12.2024
Bachelor - Computer Science
India
01.2006
Skills
- Network Security
- Threat Analysis and Mitigation
- Risk Management
- Incident Response
- Ethical Hacking
- Cyber Security Best Practices
- Compliance and Regulatory Standards
- Security Tools
- C
- Java
- Python
- Cybersecurity Frameworks
- HTML5
- MySQL
- Oracle 10g
- Linux
Awards
- Outstanding Team Collaboration, Awarded for effective collaboration with development and product teams, resulting in a 30% reduction in defect resolution time.
- Innovation in Testing, Developed a set of reusable test cases and checklists that streamlined the testing process, reducing preparation time by 15%.
Professional Development
- 01/01/25, Cisco Network Essentials, Cisco Cyber Security Essentials Courses
- 03/01/24 - 05/01/24, Cyber Security Training Program, Generation Australia, Sydney, Conducted a detailed case study on Incident Response Planning (IRP)
- 12/01/24 - 01/01/25, Google Technical Support Fundamentals, The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking, Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User, System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
Timeline
Cybersecurity Labs & Projects: TAFE
07.2024 - 12.2024
Order Processing Specialist
PVH Corp
08.2021 - 12.2022
Customer Service/Supervisor
A2B Restaurant
03.2020 - 02.2021
Manual Test Analyst
Teknoturf Info Services Pvt ltd
04.2008 - 05.2013
Certificate IV - Cyber Security
Blacktown Campus
Bachelor - Computer Science
India
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