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Gapilesh User

@gapileshuser

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Aspiring Network Security Engineer with a software engineering background.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth in cybersecurity, values teamwork, and offers opportunities to tackle real-world security challenges.

I am an aspiring Network Security Engineer with a solid foundation in Software Engineering. My journey has equipped me with a strong understanding of network security, ethical hacking, and risk management. I have hands-on experience implementing WordPress security best practices and developing a cybersecurity awareness blog, which reflects my commitment to enhancing organizational security posture.

Currently, I am pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering and have completed a Network Administration and Cybersecurity Certificate Program. My skills include using tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark, and I am eager to leverage my expertise in a challenging security role. I thrive in collaborative environments and have successfully contributed to various projects, including a continuous authentication system utilizing behavioral biometrics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Intern WordPress Web Developer

Creo360

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)

Maintained documentation and coding best practices for building and deploying live and staged websites, and researched and prepared a "WordPress Security Best Practice" document. Contributed to website backups, added security plugins, and integrated Honeypots to filter out spam leads, while also implementing Least Privilege access control mechanisms. Built over 20 responsive, mobile-friendly websi

WordPress Elementor King Composer Salesforce Google Analytics Duda Agile Web Security HTML

Freelance Web Developer

Self Employed

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Developed and contributed to a cybersecurity blog website, "CysecCoach," focusing on topics like phishing prevention and password management to educate users on digital security. Provided web development and problem-solving services to local and international clients, including consulting on security concerns.

Web Development Cybersecurity Phishing Password Manager Consultation HTML CSS JavaScript WordPress

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Informatics Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Software Engineering

Currently pursuing a BEng (Hons) in Software Engineering, affiliated with the University of Westminster, UK. Coursework included Cybersecurity, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Programming, and Databases.

LinkedIn Learning

E-Certificates, Cybersecurity, Networking, WordPress Security

Obtained multiple e-certificates from LinkedIn Learning, covering The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape, Networking Foundations, Cybersecurity Careers and Certifications, and WordPress: Building a Secure Site. Developed foundational knowledge in cybersecurity, networking basics, and secure web development practices.