Experience
Australian Defence Contractor
cyberSuite
Conduct detailed analysis of compromised data following cyber security incidents
- Support incident response efforts to notify and protect affected parties
- Handle sensitive data while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols
Davcor Group
- Managed and configured AWS resources using Infrastructure as Code principles
- Implemented AWS security policies including IAM roles and security groups
- Established robust monitoring solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Uptime Kuma
- Created and maintained documentation for deployment procedures
- Utilised Jira and Agile methodologies for infrastructure projects and development tracking
Education
University of Newcastle
- 2024 College Commendation List - College of Engineering, Science, and Environment
- 2024 Defence Industry Scholarship Program - Department of Defence, Surveillance and Control Systems Program Office
Projects
Infrastructure as Code for Multi-Environment AWX Deployment
Architected and implemented a multi-environment infrastructure as code solution using Terraform to manage AWS resources across development and production environments
- Deployed and configured AWX on Kubernetes for automation of Ansible tasks
- Developed monitoring solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and Uptime Kuma
- Built automated backup and disaster recovery procedures using Velero and S3
TALOS Kubernetes CI/CD Pipeline with FluxCD
Automated Kubernetes cluster deployment with Talos Linux and GitOps workflow
- GitOps workflow with FluxCD, enabling continuous deployment
- CI pipeline with GitHub Actions utilising Renovate for automated testing
- Deployed Grafana for performance metrics and cert-manager for TLS management
- Achieved 98% domain uptime
University of Newcastle GPA & WAM Visualisation Tool
Python application for visualising academic performance metrics with automated CI/CD. View Live Demo
- Implemented automated CI pipeline using GitHub Actions across multiple Python versions
- Configured pytest with code coverage reporting using Codecov
- Utilized Matplotlib and Seaborn for interactive academic performance charts
Homelab Infrastructure
Maintain a homelab environment featuring a NAS, managed network switch and Proxmox hypervisor server
- Regular troubleshooting and resolution of connectivity issues and performance bottlenecks
- Implementation of security best practices across the infrastructure
- Linux VM deployments and configuration management
Certifications
Cybersecurity Awareness Professional Certificate (CAPC)
Identify and prevent social engineering attacks. Demonstrated proficiency in fundamental cybersecurity concepts and essential security measures.
Google Cybersecurity Specialization
Developed a strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts, including network security, cryptography, and incident response.
Blue Team Junior Analyst
Completed hands-on labs and capstone projects focused on threat detection and incident response. Deployed tools such as Kali Linux, Nessus, and Wireshark.
Extracurricular Activities
Cortex XDR Capture the Flag Event
Developed skills in threat hunting, malware identification, and attack surface control using Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Software.