My Experience

My professional journey and key achievements in cybersecurity and software development

Deloitte

Cybersecurity Analyst Virtual Intern
Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 · 1 mo

Completed the Deloitte Cybersecurity Virtual Internship through Forage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyzed web activity logs to identify security incidents
  • Assisted in a simulated cyber breach response
  • Reported findings on suspicious user activity
Cybersecurity Incident Response Log Analysis Security Monitoring

Respondent

User Researcher
Mar 2025 - Apr 2025 · 2 mos

Participated in remote interviews, surveys, and usability studies across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Shared insights on products, services, and user experiences
  • Provided honest feedback used to guide product development and marketing strategies
  • Contributed to qualitative and quantitative research efforts
User Research UX Market Research Data Analysis

Outlier

Freelance Software Engineer
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 · 6 mos

Contributed to the development and refinement of AI models by providing high-quality training data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reviewed, rated, and generated text-based responses across various topics
  • Improved the accuracy, reliability, and contextual understanding of AI systems
  • Ensured diverse, unbiased data input through critical thinking and attention to detail
AI Training Data Annotation Natural Language Processing Quality Assurance

Cookie Insight

Browser Extension
2025

A Chrome extension that analyzes and categorizes cookies from websites you visit, helping you understand what data is being stored in your browser.

Features:

  • Real-time cookie analysis for current tab
  • Cookie categorization: Essential (session, authentication), Functional (preferences, analytics), Tracking (advertising, cross-site)
  • Read-only operation (no modifications)
  • One-click rescan capability
  • Clean, intuitive interface
JavaScript Chrome API HTML/CSS Privacy
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FitQuest

Fitness Tracking App
2024

FitQuest is a fitness tracking mobile application that allows users to monitor their running goals, track recent activity, and manage weekly fitness progress.

Features:

  • Weekly running goals with progress tracking
  • Dynamic jogging stats (distance, duration, progress trends)
  • Recent activity log with durations and stats history
  • Cloud sync for data persistence
  • User profile section for fitness progress
Dart Firebase Data Visualization Mobile Development
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Comfy and Chic Home

Furniture Affiliate Site
2025

An elegant affiliate website showcasing premium couches and home decor, connecting customers with top furniture brands.

Features:

  • Responsive design (mobile-first approach)
  • Modern CSS styling with gradients and shadows
  • Clean, conversion-focused layout
  • Three-column feature highlights
  • Affiliate-ready structure
HTML/CSS JavaScript Responsive Design Affiliate Marketing
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CrownCare Essentials

Hair Care E-Commerce Site
2025

A modern e-commerce platform specializing in premium hair care products, featuring Nutrafol supplements and natural remedies for hair growth and scalp health.

Features:

  • Organized product catalog for men's/women's hair care
  • Amazon Affiliate Integration with direct purchase links
  • Mobile-friendly shopping experience
  • Product categories: Nutrafol Men's, Women's, Natural Remedies
  • Bestseller highlighting with visual indicators
E-commerce React Node.js Payment Integration
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Yo' Africa

Health & Well-being Platform
2024

A health awareness platform providing valuable health tips, updates, and resources focused on underserved communities in South Africa.

Features:

  • Home remedies database for common ailments
  • Guide to indigenous plants and herbs with health benefits
  • Disease outbreak updates and prevention tips
  • Symptom tracker tool with medical guidance
  • Multi-channel communication (SMS, physical newsletters, Facebook community)
Community Health Full-stack Development Public Health
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Firewall Analysis & Threat Detection

Telstra Cybersecurity Virtual Experience
2025

Cybersecurity task analyzing firewall logs to identify malicious requests and draft security communications.

Key Activities:

  • Analyzed firewall logs from simulated attack (2022-03-20)
  • Identified malicious POST requests with JSP payload
  • Documented critical infrastructure classifications
  • Drafted official security alert communications
Log Analysis Threat Detection Incident Response Security Reporting
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Spring4Shell Exploit Analysis

Telstra Forage Cyber Security
2025

Detection and mitigation of Spring4Shell (CVE-2022-22965) vulnerability exploitation attempts.

Key Activities:

  • Reverse-engineered attacker behavior from PoC payload
  • Identified exploit patterns in firewall logs
  • Developed signature-based firewall rules
  • Created professional mitigation documentation
Vulnerability Analysis Firewall Rules CVE-2022-22965 Threat Mitigation
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Python HTTP Firewall for Spring4Shell

Custom Security Solution
2025

Lightweight Python firewall to detect and block Spring4Shell exploit attempts.

Key Features:

  • Real-time malicious request detection
  • Payload pattern matching
  • Request blocking with HTTP 403 responses
  • Logging of attack attempts
Python HTTP Server Security Scripting RCE Prevention
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Spring4Shell Incident Postmortem

Telstra NBN Service
2025

Comprehensive analysis of a critical Spring4Shell attack on Telstra's NBN infrastructure.

Key Components:

  • Timeline reconstruction of attack (03:16-05:16 UTC)
  • Root cause analysis of RCE vulnerability
  • Impact assessment on nbn.external.network
  • Response workflow documentation
  • Preventive action items
Incident Response Forensics Postmortem CVE Analysis
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Introduction to Programming Using Java

Sololearn
Jul 2024

Java programming fundamentals including OOP concepts and basic syntax.

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Introduction To Python

Sololearn
Jul 2024

Python programming basics including syntax, data structures, and control flow.

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SQL and Relational Databases 101

IBM SkillsBuild
Sep 2024

Fundamentals of SQL queries and relational database management systems.

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Introduction To HTML

Sololearn
Oct 2024

Basic HTML structure, elements, and web page development fundamentals.

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Computer Hardware Basics

Cisco
Jun 2025

Fundamental knowledge of computer hardware components and their functions.

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Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cisco
Jun 2025

Fundamental concepts of cybersecurity including threats, vulnerabilities, and protection methods.

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Ethical Hacker

Cisco
Jun 2025

Training in ethical hacking methodologies, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment.

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Deloitte Australia - Cyber Job Simulation

Forage
Jun 2025

Completed virtual internship program focused on cybersecurity analysis and incident response.

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Certificate in Full Stack Development

FNB App Academy
Jul 2025

32-credit professional certification covering comprehensive full stack development skills.

Skills Covered:

  • App Strategies & Design Thinking
  • GitHub and Collaboration
  • Frontend Development (HTML, UX, Layouts)
  • Backend Development & API Building
  • Data Management and Analysis
  • AI in Development
  • Business Development & App Marketing
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Certificate Number: A0TYA4072025

Issued: 15 July 2025 by ITVarsky

Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate V2

Coursera (Google)
Aug 2025

Comprehensive cybersecurity certification covering security concepts, tools, and best practices.

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Telstra AU - Cybersecurity Job Simulation

Forage
Aug 2025

Completed cybersecurity simulation focused on real-world security scenarios and threat analysis.

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CompTIA Security+

In Progress
Expected 2025

Currently preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification to validate foundational cybersecurity skills and knowledge.

Focus Areas:

  • Network Security
  • Compliance and Operational Security
  • Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Application, Data and Host Security