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Surrayya Kapri

@surrayyakapri

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Information Technology professional with expertise in cybersecurity and education.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my IT and cybersecurity expertise while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

I am an Information Technology professional with a master’s degree in Information Assurance, currently serving as an adjunct professor. With over 14 years of experience in IT, I specialize in cybersecurity, incident response, and risk management. My teaching experience spans both online and face-to-face formats, where I engage with graduate students on critical topics such as web application security and cloud security essentials.

Throughout my career, I have developed a robust skill set that includes vulnerability assessment, firewall configuration, and business continuity planning. I have also worked as a corporate trainer, preparing user manuals and providing hands-on training to users on various IT tasks. My strong communication skills and attention to detail have enabled me to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Information Assurance Adjunct

Current

Wilmington University

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Taught graduate students in Web Application and Data Security, Operating Systems Security, Cloud Security Essentials, and Incident Handling and Response. Integrated 50-60 graduate students weekly, covering NIST standards, ISO standards, OWASP methodologies, and vulnerability assessment.

NIST ISO OWASP SQL Injection Nessus PowerShell Project Management SIEM IDS IPS Malware Analysis

IT/Math Instructor

New Hope Academy

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Developed and taught a comprehensive Cybersecurity course for high school seniors, focusing on security policies, procedures, and best practices. Instructed students in Computer Concepts, Programming (Java, Python, Linux, MongoDB), and various math subjects including Statistics and Algebra.

Cybersecurity Security Policies Programming Java Python Linux MongoDB Statistics Algebra Conceptual Physics Trigonometry

Youth Programs IT Support

Raritan Valley Community College

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)

Assisted the Department Director by installing and updating security software on staff and student computers. Interfaced with cybersecurity subject matter experts to gather inputs and developed policy analysis and reports, acting as a remediation analyst with vendors.

Software Security Vendor Management Cybersecurity

Children's Campus IT Support

Raritan Valley Community College

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)

Provided comprehensive IT support on the Children's Campus, including running security scans using Smart Shield and fixing hardware-related issues. Implemented policies and procedures, tracking compliance to ensure the security of the organization's systems.

IT Support Policy Implementation Compliance

Corporate IT Trainer

Raritan Valley Community College

May 2013 - Present (12 years)

Designed and taught IT courses to corporate clients, focusing on core computer security principles for adult learners. Evaluated the results of training through small exercises to ensure effective knowledge transfer.

IT Training Security Principles

Tech Support Intern

Access Property Management

Jun 2012 - Present (12 years 11 months)

Ensured network security by configuring and installing security software on computers, while managing risk with a pragmatic perspective. Provided IT support for printers, scanners, PCs, and laptops connected to a LAN, maintaining and installing Windows and security software.

Network Security Software Security Risk Management Security Policies IT Support Scanner Support Software

Help Desk Support

Raritan Valley Community College

Sep 2011 - Present (13 years 8 months)

Wrote user documentation and monitored network data to enhance vulnerability assessments, threat hunting, and risk mitigation. Managed user accounts, system updates, and password resets, while also conducting network scans for vulnerabilities using Malwarebytes and Super Antispyware.

Documentation Vulnerability Assessment Risk Mitigation Password Resets Malwarebytes Super Antispyware

IT/Marketing Associate

Custom Calibration

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 4 months)

Maintained and updated site asset inventory using Asset Management software and utilized MS Excel to monitor third-party vendor engagement. Edited the company website to enhance customer appeal and created a marketing video using Adobe Premier.

Asset Management MS Excel Change Management Editing Video Editing Adobe Premier HTML Skype

Math/Programming Tutor

Raritan Valley Community College

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 4 months)

Tutored students in various IT courses including Java programming, Unix/Linux scripting, Database Management, and Systems Analysis & Design. Also provided tutoring for Statistics, Algebra, HTML, CSS, and Economics, alongside performing administrative office management tasks.

Statistics Algebra Java Programming Database Management Systems Analysis HTML CSS Economics Office Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Wilmington University

Master of Science, Information Technology

Completed a Master's degree with a concentration in Information Assurance. The program focused on advanced topics in cybersecurity and information security.