Tshewang Lhendup
MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CYBER SECURITY AND NETWORKING (GRAD-MAJOR)
Osborne Park
Summary
Results-driven ICT professional with over eight years of experience as an ICT officer at the Election Commission of Bhutan, delivering ICT services to the commission, including system development, networking, database management, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions. Proficient in networking, cybersecurity, AI, data science, and machine learning, with expertise in forensic tools, ethical hacking, project management, and team leadership. Holds a Master’s in IT (Networking & Cybersecurity) from Murdoch University and a Bachelor of Computer Application from Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan. Passionate about driving digital transformation and implementing secure, innovative technology solutions, I am actively seeking job opportunities and open to roles aligned with my expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
ICT Officer
ELection Commission of Bhutan
Thimphu, Thimphu
11.2014 - 01.2023
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential benefits and risks, making informed recommendations for adoption where appropriate.
- Coordinated IT training initiatives for staff members, equipping them with the necessary skills to excel in their roles.
- Reduced downtime and costs, proactively maintaining hardware and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Championed cybersecurity best practices throughout the organization, fostering a culture of vigilance against potential threats.
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced firewall configurations and intrusion detection systems.
- Performed thorough risk assessments for new technologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations while safeguarding company data.
- Developed custom software solutions for various departments, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity.
- Streamlined IT support processes by establishing a centralized helpdesk system to handle user requests and concerns.
- Managed IT budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for hardware and software upgrades.
- Optimized network performance by conducting regular audits, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing necessary improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on large-scale projects, providing expert guidance on technology integration and best practices.
- Implemented comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of unforeseen technical issues or data breaches.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
- Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
Education
M.D. - MASTER OF IT, CYBER SECURITY AND NETWORKING
Murdoch University
Perth, WA 02.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor - BACHELOR IN COMPUTER APPLICATION
Royal Thimphu College
Thimphu, Bhutan 07.2011 - 07.2014
Skills
Data Science & AI: Machine learning algorithms, Machine learning in cyber security, RapidMiner, Google Colab, Jupyter Notebook
Networking: Advanced networking protocols (OSPF, Spinning Tree), Local area networking, wireless networking
Cybersecurity: Web security, network security, software security, anomaly detection with AI, snort, wireshark, cyber security best practices, forensic software (Autopsy, Magnet Forensics AXIOM, FTK Imager, MailXaminer, TCPdump)
Programming Languages: Python, PHP, C, C, Basic Java Programming, R, Linux scripting (Ubuntu and Kali)
Frameworks: Laravel Framework, ASPNET
Database Management: SQL, MySQL, MariaDB
UI/UX Design: HTML, CSS, java script, jquery, bootstrap framework and other UI/UX principles and practices
Certification
Ethical Hecker
Accomplishments
- Institutional Druk Thuksey Award: Presented by His Majesty The King of Bhutan to the Election Commission of Bhutan.
- Academic Scholarship (Merit-based): Department of Adult and Higher Education.
- Director's List: Outstanding academic achievement, Royal Thimphu College.
- Dean's List: Excellent academic performance, Royal Thimphu College.
Timeline
M.D. - MASTER OF IT, CYBER SECURITY AND NETWORKING
Murdoch University
02.2023 - 12.2024
ICT Officer
ELection Commission of Bhutan
11.2014 - 01.2023
Bachelor - BACHELOR IN COMPUTER APPLICATION
Royal Thimphu College
07.2011 - 07.2014