From Building Code to Securing It

A certified Cybersecurity Professional (CompTIA Security+, ITIL) with 1.5 years of experience in software engineering. I bridge the gap between development and security, from building scalable cloud applications to conducting in-depth penetration tests.

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About Me

My journey into cybersecurity began not in a server room, but in a code editor. As a software engineer with 1.5 years of experience, I was fascinated by how applications were built using Python, JavaScript, and cloud technologies.

I became obsessed with how those same applications could be broken—and, more importantly, how to fortify them. This passion led me to pursue graduate-level training in cybersecurity, earning my CompTIA Security+ and ITIL Foundation certifications. I now specialize in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and securing the entire development lifecycle.

Experience

IT Support Technician (Level 2)

Fanshawe College, London, ON | Jan 2026 – Present

The Challenge: Provide efficient and secure technical resolution in a fast-paced environment while adhering strictly to organizational IT policies.

My Contribution:

Tech Stack:

Helpdesk Ticketing Hardware Setup iOS/Android Access Control
IT Support Specialist

Seasons Retirement Home, Oakville, ON | July 2024 – Dec 2025

The Challenge: Coordinate technical operations for enterprise communications and provide accessible guidance to users across varying levels of technical proficiency.

My Contribution:

Tech Stack:

Microsoft Teams Technical Documentation End-User Training AV Support
Software Engineer

Software Engineer | Infopercept Consulting Pvt Ltd, India | Dec 2022 – Mar 2024

The Challenge: Bridge the gap between software development and end-user support for enterprise compliance platforms.

My Contribution:

Tech Stack:

Python PHP JavaScript Patch Management Secure Coding Incident Response

Projects

Web App Penetration Testing

Conducted comprehensive security testing on vulnerable web applications (DVWA, WebGoat) using Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP. Identified, exploited, and documented OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL Injection, XSS, and Broken Authentication.

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Lab

Conducted penetration tests on a test network using Kali Linux, Nessus, and Metasploit. Identified 20+ vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux systems, performed privilege escalation attacks, and developed remediation strategies.

Cloud E-Commerce Platform (Capstone)

Collaborated in a team to build a scalable e-commerce website on AWS. The project leveraged EC2 for hosting, S3 for storage, and Route 53 for DNS management, focusing on high availability and performance.

Automated CI/CD Pipeline

Designed and implemented a complete CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins and Docker. This project automated the build, test, and deployment process, successfully reducing manual deployment time by 30%.

Technical Skills

Cybersecurity & Pen Testing
  • Tools: Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, OWASP ZAP, SQLMap, Acunetix, Nikto
  • Concepts: Web App Pen Testing, Mobile App Security, Vulnerability Assessment, OWASP Top 10, API Security, Risk Management
Cloud & DevOps
  • Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, Route 53, CodeBuild), Microsoft Azure
  • Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub (Actions & Foundations)
SysAdmin & Networking
  • OS: Windows 10/11, Windows Server, macOS, Linux (Kali, Ubuntu)
  • Admin: Active Directory, Azure AD, 0365 Admin, Patch Management, Access Control
  • Networking: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VPN, DHCP, DNS, Firewall Config
Programming & Scripting
  • Languages: Python (Security Automation, Flask), JavaScript, C++, PHP, Bash Scripting, HTML/CSS
  • Databases: MySQL, Oracle

Education & Certifications

Education
Network Security Architecture (Ontario Graduate Certificate)

Fanshawe College, London, ON | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025

Information Security Management (Ontario Graduate Certificate)

Fanshawe College, London, ON | May 2024 – Dec 2024

Master of Computer Application

Dharmsinh Desai University, India | Jul 2021- May 2023

Certifications
  • CompTIA Security+
  • ITIL Foundation
  • Microsoft 365 Certified
  • Azure Fundamentals
  • GitHub Foundation & Actions Certified
  • AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
  • Linux Essentials - LPI
  • Networking Fundamentals - Cisco
  • AWS Educator Networking Basics
  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Google

Extra-Curricular Activities

Get In Touch

Email: tanmaycanada231@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tanmaytechsavvy

GitHub: github.com/tanmayd274

Portfolio: tanmayd274.github.io/portfolio