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Kushani De Silva

@kushanidesilva

Cybersecurity student building practical defense tools and hands-on security skills.

Sri Lanka
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a hands-on cybersecurity internship to apply Linux, Python, and vulnerability/ML projects to real security challenges, learn from experienced teams, and grow into defense-ready technical impact.

I’m a cybersecurity student with 7+ certifications, including Fortinet FCF and Mastercard/TATA virtual programs, and I bring a strong technical foundation in Linux, Python, and security frameworks. I’m driven to turn academic concepts into real-world defense strategies, especially through hands-on work on high-stakes technology problems.

In my Winter Intern role (Software & Digital Operations) at Easy Cloud, I explored 3+ AI tools and automation ideas to improve productivity and technical experimentation, while also supporting digital marketing campaigns. I also build security-focused tools like AutoReconLite (Bash-based reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning using Nmap NSE) and RedScan CLI (a Python web vulnerability scanner tested against OWASP Juice Shop), and I’ve applied machine learning to a peak-demand forecasting project using ~2 million UCI records with models including LSTM, SVR, and tree-based methods.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Software & Digital Ops Intern

Easy Cloud

Dec 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 month)

Experimented with 3+ AI tools and automation solutions to support productivity and technical trials. Supported 5+ digital marketing campaigns with content preparation, campaign research, and basic performance tracking while gaining exposure to cloud-based and ERP-oriented workflows.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology logoST

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology

BSc (Honours) in Information Technology, Cyber Security (Information Technology)

2024 -

Grade: CGPA: 3.43/4.0

Activities and societies: Dean’s List — 2nd Year, 1st Semester.

BSc (Honours) in Information Technology specializing in Cyber Security. Achieved a CGPA of 3.43/4.0 and made the Dean’s List (2nd Year, 1st Semester).

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President's Girls' College - Galle

GCE Advanced Level (2023, results in 2024), Secondary/Higher Secondary Education

2011 - 2024

Studied at President's Girls' College - Galle and completed GCE Advanced Level studies in 2023 (2024). Subjects included French, Information & Communication Technology, Western music, and General English, plus General Information Technology.

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