About

Dedicated and results-driven professional with a keen interest in cybersecurity, software engineering and artifical intelligence. I am passionate about leveraging technology for societal impact, particularly in the educational domain. I aim to contribute meaningfully to projects that drive innovation and secure digital landscapes.

Interests

Cybersecurity

Software Engineering

Artifical Intelligence

Education

Hobbies

Gaming

Reading

Writing

Sport

Education

BSc Hons in Computer Science

January 2021 - November 2021
Relevant Coursework
  • Cybersecurity
  • Digital Forensics
  • Educational Software Development
  • ICT Project Management

BSc in Information and Knowledge Systems

January 2018 - November 2020
Relevant Coursework
  • Software Development
  • Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Security & Networks
  • Software Architecture

Certifications

Cybersecurity

Threat Intelligence

Experience

University of Sydney

March 2024 - Present

Cybersecurity TA

  • Facilitate hands-on lab sessions for all students in applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios
  • Lead and guide student discussions in groups across various cyber domains
  • Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on student assignments, projects, and lab reports, ensuring adherence to grading criteria and promoting continuous improvement in student performance.

PwC

June 2023 - March 2024

IT Technology Consultant

  • Conduct risk assessments to determine the likelihood and impact of various threats.
  • Perform security audits to assess the effectiveness of the organization's information security controls.
  • Assess the organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and databases, for vulnerabilities and recommend fixes.

Deloitte

June 2022 - June 2023

SOC Analyst

  • Monitor, investigate, and mitigate threats in a 24/7 security operations centre
  • Analyse threats and conduct log analysis using SIEM tools
  • Provide real-time response to clients on mitigation procedures

Accenture

June 2021 - July 2021

Internship

  • Collaborate on a data analysis project using machine learning techniques and Power BI to analyze system performance
  • Development and implementation of a bot using IBM Watson

Projects

  • All
  • Software Development
  • Cybersecurity

Parcel Delivery

Fleet Management

Face Recognition

Skills

Languages and Databases

vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone upload.wikimedia.org upload.wikimedia.org vectorlogo.zone

Frameworks

vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone

Tools

vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone vectorlogo.zone

Contact

Location

Johannesburg

South Africa

Socials

Email

ihlaamabr@gmail.com

Contact

+27 61 787 6365