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Nick S

@nicks

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Detail-oriented Tech Virtual Assistant with cybersecurity expertise.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my technical skills in a collaborative environment, focusing on cybersecurity and web development while providing valuable support to teams.

As a Tech Virtual Assistant and Cybersecurity Consultant, I bring a unique blend of technical skills and virtual assistance experience to the table. My journey began with a BS in Visual Communication, which laid the foundation for my self-taught programming and cybersecurity skills. Over the years, I have honed my abilities in web and mobile development, automation, and technical support, making me an ideal partner for founders, agencies, and remote teams.

In my current role as a Cybersecurity Analyst at PwC, I conduct security testing on websites, networks, and APIs, delivering actionable findings to development teams. My freelance experience has allowed me to automate web scraping tasks and manage hosting configurations for non-technical clients. I am passionate about leveraging my technical knowledge to provide reliable support and innovative solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cybersecurity Analyst / Pentester

Current

PwC

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Conducted security testing on websites, networks, and APIs. Delivered findings and remediation plans to development teams. Utilized tools such as Burp Suite, Kali Linux, and Metasploit.

Security Testing Web Security Network Security API Security Burp suite Kali Linux Metasploit Vulnerability Management Penetration Testing

Current

Tech VA / Cybersecurity Consultant

Current

Freelance

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Performed vulnerability checks and reported risks to clients. Automated web scraping and data processing tasks in Python. Managed hosting and WordPress site configurations for non-technical clients.

Vulnerability Assessment Python WordPress Web Hosting Technical Support Cybersecurity Automation Data Processing

Web & Mobile Developer

Freelance

Jan 2015 - Dec 2022 (7 years 11 months)

Built websites and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) using Django, Flask, Ionic, and WordPress. Deployed projects to cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, Heroku, and DigitalOcean. Developed APIs and frontend features with React, Bootstrap, and PHP.

Web Development Mobile Development Django Flask Ionic WordPress AWS GCP Heroku DigitalOcean API Development React Bootstrap PHP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Self-Taught

Self-Taught, Programming & Cybersecurity

2012 -

Activities and societies: Ongoing learning & certification

Engaged in ongoing self-study and certification in programming and cybersecurity. Continuously updated knowledge and skills in relevant technologies and practices.

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor of Science, Visual Communication / Graphic Design

2000 - 2006

Studied Visual Communication and Graphic Design, focusing on design principles and visual storytelling. Developed skills in various design software and techniques.