Cybersecurity Professional  ·  Birmingham, UK

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SOC Analyst & Incident Response

MSc Cybersecurity Management (Merit) graduate with hands-on experience in incident management, security policy development, and systems analysis. Driven by a genuine desire to help those who have been compromised.

100+
Tickets managed monthly
19
Security policies developed
0
Critical audit findings
3
IR playbooks authored
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About

I am a cybersecurity professional based in Birmingham, UK, targeting SOC Analyst and Incident Response roles. With a background spanning systems analysis, frontend development, and security policy, I bring a rare blend of technical breadth and security depth.

My path into cybersecurity is driven by something simple: I want to help people who have been hacked. That instinct led me from web development to an MSc in Cybersecurity Management, and it is what keeps me building toward a career in detection, response, and digital forensics.

Graduate Visa holder actively seeking employer sponsorship, open to roles across the UK and internationally.

LocationBirmingham, United Kingdom
DegreeMSc Cybersecurity Management (Merit)
UniversityAston University, UK
Target RoleSOC Analyst → Incident Response
VisaGraduate Visa — open to sponsorship
TryHackMeSOC Level 1 Path (in progress)
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Skills

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Security Operations

Incident triage, threat investigation, alert management, and escalation across ITSM platforms. Hands-on SIEM monitoring and access provisioning.

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Governance & Compliance

Developed 19 enterprise security policies aligned to UK GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and NCSC Cyber Essentials. Audit preparation with zero critical findings.

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Technical Proficiency

Python, SQL, and PowerShell programming. Cloud exposure across AWS and Azure. Active Directory and identity management. Full-stack web development background.

PythonPowerShellSQLAWSAzureActive Directory
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Incident Response

Authored 3 IR playbooks standardising escalation procedures. Managed full incident lifecycle from detection through resolution and post-incident review.

PlaybooksEscalationDocumentationDFIR
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Web Application Security

Built 4–6 production web applications using Vue.js and Tailwind CSS. Deep understanding of frontend attack surfaces including XSS and injection vulnerabilities.

Vue.jsTailwindXSSOWASP
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Data & Reporting

Built centralised analytics solutions in Power BI and PowerApps improving decision-making efficiency by 60%. Experienced translating data into actionable insights.

Power BIPowerAppsSQLReporting
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Experience

May – Jul 2025

Alvearium Associates
United Kingdom

Information Security Intern

  • Developed 19 comprehensive security policies for a large UK enterprise aligned with UK GDPR, DPA 2018, ISO 27001, and NCSC Cyber Essentials.
  • Conducted policy audits against ISO 27001 Annex A and NIST CSF, performing gap analysis and developing remediation roadmaps.
  • Created security awareness materials distributed across 4+ teams (30+ staff) company-wide.

Aug 2022 – Aug 2024

Alliance Software Inc
Cebu City, Philippines

Systems Analyst

  • Managed security incident operations handling 100+ tickets/month including alert triage, threat investigation, escalation, and resolution tracking across ITSM platforms.
  • Developed and maintained 3 incident response playbooks, standardising escalation procedures and reducing mean resolution time.
  • Led audit preparation for external compliance assessments, coordinating evidence collection and control testing — achieving zero critical findings.
  • Administered user access provisioning across Microsoft 365 following least privilege principles.

Feb 2021 – Aug 2023

Code Dev Solutions
Philippines

Frontend Developer

  • Built and maintained 4–6 client-facing websites using Vue.js, Ionic Vue, Tailwind CSS, and Bootstrap.
  • Performed frontend testing and debugging, identifying UI/UX defects to ensure cross-browser compatibility prior to launch.

Jan – Jul 2022

Lexmark R&D
Philippines

Power BI Developer Intern

  • Developed a centralised reporting and analytics solution using Power BI and PowerApps, improving decision-making efficiency by 60%.
  • Analysed operational data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
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Projects

In Progress

TryHackMe SOC Level 1

Working through the TryHackMe SOC Level 1 learning path covering SIEM fundamentals, threat detection, log analysis, network traffic investigation, and digital forensics basics. Writeups documented on GitHub.

SIEMLog AnalysisThreat DetectionDFIR
View on GitHub →
In Progress

Home Lab — Detection & Analysis

Virtual lab environment built with VirtualBox for practising log analysis, network traffic investigation with Wireshark, and endpoint monitoring. Scenarios documented with findings and methodology.

VirtualBoxWiresharkWindows VMLog Analysis
View on GitHub →
Completed

Enterprise Security Policy Suite

19 enterprise-grade security policies developed during internship at Alvearium Associates covering password management, incident response, mobile devices, and data protection aligned to ISO 27001 and UK GDPR.

ISO 27001UK GDPRPolicy Development
View Case Study →
Completed

Web Application Portfolio

4–6 production client websites built using Vue.js, Ionic Vue, and Tailwind CSS. Demonstrates understanding of frontend architecture and client-side vulnerability surfaces relevant to web application security monitoring.

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View on GitHub →
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Education

2024 – 2025 · United Kingdom

MSc Cybersecurity Management

Aston University, Birmingham

Graduated with Merit. Covered threat intelligence, risk management, cloud security, digital forensics, and cross-border data protection. Dissertation used independent qualitative and quantitative research methodology.

2018 – 2023 · Philippines

BSc Information Technology

La Salle University, Philippines

Graduated First Honours. Major in Web and Mobile Development. Capstone awarded Best in Capstone. President of Source Organisation. Dean's List 2019–2023.

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Certifications

CISM

ISACA

Exam — May 2025

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

In Preparation

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Google

Sep 2023

Python for Intermediate Users

DICT Philippines

Dec 2021

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Contact

"Open to SOC Analyst, Security Analyst, and Incident Response roles — and any team that values curiosity, care, and someone who genuinely wants to help."