Mesfin Kebede
Motivated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematical Science with a Computer Science emphasis, specializing in Secure Software Development and DevSecOps. I possess strong business domain knowledge from my experience in the commercial banking sector. I am seeking an opportunity to utilize my technical support, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to protect and enhance an organization's critical assets.
Work Experience
Customer Account Specialist
Analyzed foreign remittance reports and conducted monthly interbank account reconciliations to meet foreign currency reserve and deposit goals. Reconciled mismatched Electric Journal (EJ) reports. Proposed and implemented a Point of Sale (POS) machine due to repeated ATM to Bank Management failures throughout the organization over 1,000 branches. Increased bond sales by 50% for two years following the program implementation, implemented a pilot POS system which reduced workload by 40% at four bank testing locations.
- Customized and implemented ERP solutions.
IT Engineer
Set up and configured networks, laptops, Mac minis, and printers; ensured internet security software was updated and running properly. Repaired computer hardware and servers; configured ERS for barcode scanners and printers, including page adjustment and file allocation; recovered lost files, prepared database servers, and imaged computers.
Computer Science Intern
Worked on a shower-assist robotic device for individuals with mobility impairments and built the Be-Winnors website to promote the project.
Research Intern
Analyzed heavy-duty vehicle behavior using historical traffic data and predictive models to optimize dynamic wireless charging slots.
Volunteer Instructor, ICS Cybersecurity Bootcamp
Co-led the ICS Cybersecurity Bootcamp, training individuals with little to no background in cybersecurity to consider it as a potential career pathway. Developed and taught curriculum focused on providing foundational concepts and hands-on training in cybersecurity, helping historically underserved community members access sustainable employment opportunities. Provided mentorship and guidance to students, sharing knowledge and feedback to support their learning and career development in cybersecurity.
Projects
Customer Account and Transaction Service
Developed a web application for managing customer accounts and transactions. Integrated SQL database to store and retrieve customer information securely. Created a user-friendly interface for searching , viewing, and managing customer data. Implemented a feature to notify and flag customers with account balances greater than a specified amount.
Math Modeling Project: COVID-19 Infection Rates and Vaccination Rates
Collected and organized data on COVID-19 infection and vaccination rates. Created linear, quadratic, and exponential regression models to analyze the relationship between infection and vaccination rates. Observed a significant correlation indicating decreasing infection rates with increasing vaccinations. Determined the quadratic regression model was the most effective for predicting infection rates based on vaccination rates. Provided recommendations for public health policy and decision-making based on study results.
Broken Authentication and Session Management
Analyzed how hackers attempt to gain unauthorized access to an account by using either compromised passwords and emails or usernames along with the assistance of password cracking programs.
Software Intrusion Incident Forensic Analysis
Conducted computer forensics for compromised software organizations, identified the source of the attack and provided recommendations to prevent future security incidents.
Version 3 - Phishing - Homograph Attack
Understood significant concepts of vulnerability management, exploits, types of malware, and incident response through Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS).
Hacker Guard
Established business requirements for a startup and created a list of components required to build infrastructure that met business requirements using Amazon Web Server (AWS). Used threat modeling to design secure architecture; selected appropriate Center for Internet Security (CIS 20) Critical Security Controls; designed, built, and operated secure infrastructure on AWS.
Zoom Company Security Strategy
Developed information security strategy for Zoom Video Communication Inc. that included security assessment, identification of critical priorities, and improvement roadmap.