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Mykola N.

Senior Technical Security Analyst

About Me

Accomplished Senior Technical Security Analyst with extensive experience in cloud environment security and developing detection controls. Currently enhancing my expertise at Lloyds Banking Group, where I transitioned from intern to full-time role, showcasing adaptability and swift learning. Well-versed in macOS and Android malware research, and AI/ML technologies. Led numerous innovative projects to outstanding results, highlighting my leadership skills. Dedicated to advancing cybersecurity through continuous learning and evolution.

Known for my adaptability, teamwork, and leadership in managing successful projects. Proficient in Object-Oriented Programming and dedicated to continuous learning. Passionate about using technology to protect privacy, I excel in identifying and mitigating security threats while following secure software development practices. My skills encompass report writing, malware analysis, reverse engineering, and web application penetration testing. Looking to bring my expertise to a challenging role in cybersecurity or software engineering.

Skills

Report Writing
Malware Analysis
Unix CL
Reverse Engineering
Team Motivation
Web App Pen-Testing
Project Management
Digital Forensics
Secure Software Development
Splunk Cloud
SentinelOne
AzureSentinel
DevSecOps
GCP

Programming & Scripting Languages

C++
Java
Python
Perl
Swift
HTML
JS
CSS
PHP
SQL

Work Experience

Senior Technical Security Analyst

Lloyds Banking Group
09/2023-Present
  • Pioneer of developing detection controls for cloud-based environments, mainly Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
  • Responsible for multi-platform code promotion procedures (DevSecOps).
  • Leading the innovations direction within Chief Security Office.
  • Upskilling new colleagues while fostering an engineering mindset.
  • Security Engineer (Intern)

    Lloyds Banking Group
    05/2023-09/2023
  • Technical Development of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for multiple platforms.
  • Impoving existing solutions and automating routine manual tasks.
  • Focused on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) related tasks.
  • Laboratory Assistant

    Abertay University, Dundee
    09/2022-05/2023
  • Assisting the professor for the Computer Hardware and Operating Systems, and Digital Forensics 1 modules.
  • Initial performance of this years students in the modules was improved by nearly 10% as per results of quizzes.
  • Was invited for the position due to academic excellence.
  • Admissions Office Assistant

    Abertay University, Dundee
    06/2022-09/2022
  • Assisted the admissions office with new the batch of international students. Total of 26 applicants.
  • 6 out of 11 students who accepted offers did so due to my effective communication of advantages of Abertay University.
  • Conducting orientation events for new students.
  • Events & Achievements

    Google Hackathon for LBG

    Google, London
    03/2024

    Securi-Tay 2024

    Abertay University, Dundee
    03/2024

    CSO Conference 2023

    Lloyds Banking Group, Chester
    12/2023
    Graduation Success Story
    Abertay University, Dundee
    07/2023
    Local News Article
    The Courier / Evening Telegraph, Dundee
    07/2023

    Securi-Tay 2023

    Abertay University, Dundee
    03/2023

    UK Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

    BT Tower, London
    02/2023

    CyberScotland Summit

    Balmoral, Edinburgh
    10/2022

    Scotland Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge

    Abertay University, Dundee
    10/2022

    Securi-Tay X: Volunteering

    Abertay University, Dundee
    03/2022

    Education

    BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking

    Grade: First Class (GPA 4.35/4.5)
    Abertay University, Dundee, Scotland, UK
    Dates: 09/2019-Present

    IB Diploma Programme

    Grade: 32/45
    American College Arcus, Veliko-Tarnovo, Bulgaria
    Dates: 09/2017-06/2019

    International GCSEs

    Subject Count: 9
    Raffles World Academy, Dubai, UAE
    Dates: 08/2015-06/2019

    Languages

    English

    Level: Fluent

    Russian

    Level: Native

    Ukrainian

    Level: Advanced

    Bulgarian

    Level: Intermediate

    German

    Level: Beginner

    Badges & Certificates

    OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP)

    Date: In Progress

    AWS Academy Cloud Foundations

    Date: 03/2023

    FastFutures Programme

    Date: 12/2020