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Monil Adhikari

@moniladhikari

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Cybersecurity expert with a decade of research and education experience.

Nepal

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities to advance cybersecurity education and awareness while fostering innovation in secure digital environments.

I am a cybersecurity expert specializing in digital forensics, with over a decade of research and nine years in education. I hold a full scholarship MBA in Cyber Security from London Metropolitan University and a first-class honours degree in Computer Networking and IT Security from Islington College, Kathmandu. As the founder of Nepal's first Nepali-language Cybersecurity Awareness Program and the Cybersecurity Research Hub, I am dedicated to advancing cybersecurity governance and fostering innovation to secure digital environments.

In my current role as a Senior Lecturer at Apex College, I deliver engaging lectures and seminars while designing and enhancing curriculum aligned with industry trends. My leadership at the Cybersecurity Research Hub involves overseeing operations, securing funding, and building partnerships with industry and academia. I am passionate about mentoring students and junior faculty, ensuring their academic and professional growth.

Throughout my career, I have developed frameworks to assess human-related cybersecurity risks and implemented security awareness training programs. My commitment to fostering a supportive educational environment and promoting cybersecurity awareness has been recognized through various awards, including the London Metropolitan University School of Computing Academic Excellence Award.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lead, Cybersecurity Research Hub

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Cybersecurity Research Hub

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Led research in blue team (defensive) and red team (offensive) cybersecurity. Secured funding, managed projects, and ensured ethical compliance.

Project Management Ethical Hacking Partnership Building

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Senior Lecturer

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Apex College

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Delivered engaging lectures and seminars at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Designed, updated, and enhanced curriculum aligned with industry and academic trends.

Curriculum Development Research Mentorship Quality Assurance

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Module Leader & Senior Lecturer

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Islington College Kathmandu

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Led modules such as Final Year Project, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Ethical Hacking, and Digital Crime Investigation. Developed and implemented dynamic teaching methods to enhance learning experiences.

Module Leadership Curriculum Development Ethical Hacking Digital Forensics Academic Mentoring

Human Risk Assessment Lead

Vairav Technology

Dec 2019 - Apr 2024 (4 years 4 months)

Designed frameworks to assess human-related cybersecurity risks. Conducted risk assessments, analyzed trends, and developed mitigation strategies.

Risk Assessment Cybersecurity Incident Response

Security Engineer and Co-Founder

Nepalibytes

Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 (2 months)

Developed security policies for secure development from the inception phase. Implemented OWASP methodology in testing web, API, Android, and iOS applications.

Security Policies OWASP API Security Secure Coding

Personal Academic Tutor

Islington College Kathmandu

May 2023 - May 2023 (0 months)

Established systems to enhance undergraduate support, engagement, achievement, and progression. Collaborated with course administrators and Academic Registry services.

Pastoral Care Collaboration

PASS Facilitator

London Metropolitan University

Dec 2017 - Sep 2018 (9 months)

Guided third-year undergraduates through small group sessions and individual consultations. Integrated sessions into seminars, workshops, labs, and other class activities.

Mentoring

Module Leader

Islington College Kathmandu

Sep 2014 - Sep 2017 (3 years)

Led key subjects like Ethical Hacking and Network Basics, shaping undergraduate learning. Oversaw over 200+ ethical hacking and penetration testing projects, ensuring quality and compliance.

Ethical Hacking Penetration Testing Code Review Curriculum Development

Module Leader

Herald College Kathmandu

Dec 2016 - Feb 2017 (2 months)

Taught Personal Development Skills for Computing, focusing on holistic undergraduate growth. Contributed to developing diploma curricula for educational institutions.

Personal Development Curriculum Development Teaching Student Empowerment Academic Growth

Data Specialist

Google

Feb 2013 - Feb 2014 (1 year)

Conducted pioneering research on Nepali handwriting samples. Managed data collection, ensured compliance with standards, and facilitated transfers to Google Servers.

Data Collection Research Data Management Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Islington College Kathmandu

BSc (Hons.) Computer Networking and IT Security, Computer Networking and IT Security

Grade: First Class Honors

Achieved a First Class Honors degree in Computer Networking and IT Security. Gained comprehensive knowledge in network infrastructure, security protocols, and IT defense mechanisms.

London Metropolitan University

Master of Business Administration, Cyber Security

Grade: Merit

Completed an MBA with a specialization in Cyber Security, earning a Merit. Focused on the strategic and managerial aspects of cybersecurity, including governance, risk, and compliance.