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Amanda Nanassy

@amandananassy

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Cybersecurity-focused engineer blending technical analysis, project delivery, and operational leadership.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a cybersecurity role trainee where I can apply hands-on log analysis and incident response while contributing to cross-functional projects and continuous learning.

I am a cybersecurity-focused engineer with a foundation in civil engineering and hands-on experience in project delivery and operations. I combine technical training in Python, Linux CLI, SQL and network fundamentals with practical incident-analysis skills gained through coursework and simulations.

At SUSHISAMBA Group I supported fit-out projects and led a reception team, delivering cost-saving mini-projects and optimising operations to achieve 95–100% peak occupancy and measurable reductions in wait times. I am comfortable coordinating teams, using CRM tools, and applying safety and compliance standards.

Through professional development — including the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, University of Helsinki Python MOOC, and a Deloitte cyber job simulation — I developed applied skills in log analysis, threat identification, access control, and incident response frameworks aligned with NIST principles.

I founded an educational platform to simplify cybersecurity concepts and communicate them accessibly, demonstrating my commitment to learning, teaching, and translating technical work into clear outcomes for stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Development Intern

Sushisamba Group

Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 (6 months)

Monitored fit-out project Gantt charts and CPM to ensure on-time workflows; delivered mini-projects that cut furniture costs by 30% and shortened delivery times from 8 to 5–6 weeks. Ensured construction regulation and safety compliance across projects.

CPM Procurement

Senior Host

Sushisamba Group

Nov 2022 - Sep 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Led a reception team of up to 6 staff and managed CRM bookings for up to 1,000 covers/day, achieving ~3.5x seating turnover and 95–100% occupancy at peak hours. Implemented data-driven shift reporting that reduced guest wait times by 15–20%.

Team Leadership SevenRooms Data Reporting Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera (Google)

Professional Certificate, Cybersecurity

2025 -

Activities and societies: Completed 5 modules and 35+ hours of applied labs; hands-on experience with threat analysis and access control.

Pursuing the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate with practical labs covering Linux CLI, SQL, network security, and incident response frameworks.

Forage (Deloitte Australia)

Job Simulation Certificate, Cybersecurity

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: Supported simulated client response to a breach and performed log analysis to identify threats.

Completed a Deloitte Australia cyber job simulation involving analysis of web activity logs and identifying suspicious user behaviour.

University of East London

Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering

2019 - 2023

Grade: First-class (Master 71, Bachelor 76)

Activities and societies: Led teams of 4–6 peers on engineering projects; conducted traffic log research and simulations.

Completed an integrated MEng in Civil Engineering with first-class capstone results and led teams to deliver complex engineering projects on time.

Asana Academy

Skill Badge, Project Management

Earned the Asana Foundations Skill Badge demonstrating project management best practices and workflow coordination.

DeepLearning.AI

Course Certificate, Artificial Intelligence

Completed the AI For Everyone course covering foundational AI concepts and ethical considerations in technology.

University of Helsinki

MOOC Certificate, Computer Science

2025 - 2025

Activities and societies: Developed modular workflows to process 10,000+ CSV/JSON records and built reusable components for log parsing and reporting.

Completed an online Python Programming MOOC focusing on OOP, file I/O, error handling, and building automation scripts for data processing.