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Rza Shirinov

@rzashirinov

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Aspiring cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in IT.

Azerbaijan

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster growth in cybersecurity, with a focus on ethical hacking and IT operations.

I am a dedicated computer science student at Baku State University, specializing in cybersecurity and IT operations. My academic journey has equipped me with a solid foundation in computer architecture, networking, and programming languages, complemented by practical experience through internships and mentoring roles.

Currently, I am an Information Technology Intern at Azerbaijan Industry Bank, where I assist with IT operations and network monitoring. Additionally, I serve as a Cyber Security Mentor at Baku Technology Center, teaching ethical hacking courses and developing hands-on labs. My recent internship at Trendyol Group provided me with valuable insights into Red Team operations and security engineering.

With certifications in penetration testing and ethical hacking, I am passionate about enhancing my skills and contributing to the cybersecurity field. I thrive in collaborative environments and am eager to tackle real-world challenges in technology.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Cyber Security Mentor

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Baku Technology Center

Feb 2025 - Present (4 months)

Teach ethical hacking courses to help students identify and fix security issues in systems, networks, and applications, following legal and ethical standards. Develop hands-on labs, simulations, and real-world scenarios for practical learning.

Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Penetration Testing Network Security Application Security Curriculum Development Mentoring

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Information Technology Intern

Current

Azerbaijan Industry Bank

Feb 2025 - Present (4 months)

Gained introductory experience in IT operations and network monitoring under the supervision of senior staff. Assisted with basic tasks using tools like Cisco Duo, PRTG, Palo Alto, Cisco ISE, and LibreNMS.

IT Operations PRTG LibreNMS Troubleshooting Technical Support

IT Staff

Caspian Event Organisers

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)

Handled technical operations in exhibition registration, including setting up and maintaining registration systems, troubleshooting issues, and providing on-site support.

Technical Operations Troubleshooting IT Support

Security Engineering Intern

Trendyol Group

Dec 2023 - Dec 2023 (0 months)

Gained insights into Red Team operations, including penetration testing, adversary simulation and exploit development. Explored Blue Team strategies, focusing on threat detection, incident response and security monitoring.

Red Team Operations Penetration Testing Exploit Development Blue Team Strategies Threat Detection Incident Response Security Monitoring

Frontend Developer Intern

BlackPOS

Mar 2023 - May 2023 (2 months)

Assisted in developing and maintaining web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Worked with modern frontend frameworks like React to build interactive UI components.

HTML CSS JavaScript React Frontend Development UI Components Debugging Web Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Baku State University

Bachelor’s in computer science, Computer Science

Studied computer science with a focus on core subjects such as computer architecture, networking, operating systems, and analysis of algorithms. Gained knowledge in cloud technologies and various programming languages.

Cyber Security Platform

Student, Cyber Security

Undertook studies in cybersecurity, covering topics such as computer hardware, networking, cryptography, and steganography. Gained practical knowledge in penetration testing and related security subjects.