My own quote: "If you want to go fast, go without writing. If you want to go far, go with blogging."
Highly talented, motivated and research oriented Computing and Communications PhD graduate with extensive cross-domain engineering experience comprising of over 11 years work experience in multiple domains of Network Security, Cyber Security , DevOps, and automation solution development with a proven track record of success delivering complicated security architecture, design, development, and implementation.
Instrumental in driving improvements in processes, operational efficiency/agility and system stability in complex large-scale mission-critical environments across diverse industries including Financial, IT, Travel, Food and Beverage, and Education services.
Skilled in multi-vendor firewall migration and administration, Cyber/Cloud Security automation, security technology REST APIs, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Terratest), Python secure software development, Linux, Bash scripting, Ansible/Tower, Security as Code, Docker, CI/CD and DevSecOps tools/methodologies.
Recognized for professionalism, positive mental attitude, commitment to excellence, and natural ability for critical thinking and complex problems solving. Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills, self-motiveted, and able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers at all levels.
Recognised Achievements
- 🥇 2022 | Annual performance achievement of Above Expectations and top (75% of maximum) bonus award
- 🥇 2021 | Recognition of Commitment for the delivery of the CI/CD pipeline that automates firewall policy breach reporting for Network Security control team
- 🥇 2019 | Add Value Award for the perseverance and innovation in firewall automation and delivery of its benefits to business units
- 🥇 2019 | STAR: Special Thanks And Recognition Award for the last minute support for the Air Canada cutover and ensure Amadeus had a happy customer
- 🥇 2016 | STAR: Special Thanks And Recognition Award for the exceptional contributions to the firewall migration project
- 🥇 2008 | Full UTS Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate Research Scholarship for the Doctoral Program
- 🥇 2007 | Kyung Hee University President’s Special Prize for the Excellent Foreign Student
- 🥇2005 | Full Kyung Hee University and Networking Lab. Scholarships for the Master course in Kyung Hee University
Fun Facts
- 😊 I have successfully built a six-pack as I do Git workouts everyday
- 😊 Like it or not, I have to commit at work daily as a Git user!
- 😊 Even though software development was one of my undergraduate majors, I didn't fall in love with it until I saw the beauty of DevOps.
- 😊 My closest friend until I completed my bachelor's degree was a person, not a radio.
Personal Hobbies
- 🏊♂️ Beach Swimming
- 🏓 Sports: Soccer, Table Tennis
- 🧘 Yoga
- ⛺ Camping
- 🚶♂️ Bushing Walking
- 📸 Photography
- 🚁 Travel
- 📺 Movies
- 🤓 Reading