Title: Aspiring Cyber Security Analyst | IT Professional Subtitle: Passionate about protecting digital systems through threat detection, vulnerability management, and security best practices. —

Sumi Aitken

Sydney, NSW
📞 0420 565 363 | ✉️ aitkensumi@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sumi-aitken-b985a7335
GitHub: github.com/Sumi-cpu
Portfolio: sumi-cpu.github.io YouTube: https://youtu.be/WjKtMKNGqj4 Built an Udemy Courses: https://www.udemy.com/user/sumi-aitken-2/ Built an App: https://sumi-cpu.github.io/Fashion-Fit/ , https://sumi-cpu.github.io/next-step-team/

Professional Summary

Accomplished education professional with over 17 years of experience supporting learning environments, now transitioning into cybersecurity. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security Major) at Macquarie University, with international study at the University of Reading (UK) and a Cyber Threat Intelligence Internship at Safe Security.

I bring a unique combination of strong communication, leadership, and technical skills. Passionate about cybersecurity defence, threat intelligence, cloud security, and emerging technologies.

Technical Skills

Cyber Security & IT

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) – Awareness/Training, July 2025
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor – PECB (or CQI & IRCA, BSI, SGS, etc.), July 2026
Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Management, Firewalls, Encryption
Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Kali Linux, Metasploit
Threat Intelligence, Cyber Risk Quantification (CRQ), Security Posture Management
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux/Unix
Cloud Computing & Virtualization

Programming & Development

Languages: Python, Java, C, C++, C#, SQL, JavaScript
Database: SQL
Object-Oriented Programming & Problem Solving

Other Skills

IT Troubleshooting & Technical Support
Stakeholder Communication & Training
Team Leadership & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security Major)
Macquarie University, Sydney
2024 – 2027 (Expected)

Bachelor of Computer Science – Study Abroad
University of Reading, United Kingdom
January 2026 – June 2026

Diploma of Computer Science
University of Bangalore, India

Professional Experience

Learning Support Officer
Hunter’s Hill High School, Sydney
2022 – Present

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for digital learning platforms
Support technology adoption and maintain data protection practices

IT & Computer Lab Instructor
Mahatma Gandhi Polytechnic, Bangalore, India
2003

Managed computer lab and taught programming and IT fundamentals

Cyber Security Experience

Cyber Threat Intelligence Intern
Safe Security, Sydney (Remote)
2026

Gained hands-on exposure to Cyber Risk Quantification, vulnerability management, and security posture assessment
Worked with enterprise cybersecurity frameworks and third-party risk management

Key Projects

Fashion Fits: AI Size Recommender for Second-Hand Fashion – Ignite Their Future AI Innovation Challenge, iSOFT x Macquarie University (Retail sector), 2026
- Worked in a team of [number] to design an AI feature that reads clothing tags and gives each item a fit percentage, reducing wrong-size purchases in online second-hand retail
- Researched the problem and competitors (Garment DNA, True Fit) to define a clear point of difference
- Built responsible AI into the design: tag-photo-only privacy, honest confidence scoring, respectful language and human oversight
- Pitched the concept to a panel of industry judges; created the slide deck and Udemy-style course materials
- View on GitHub
Scam Investigation Portal – Apate Cyber Security Hackathon 2025
AI Career Assistant – PromptFest AI Hackathon 2025
Home Network Security Laboratory (Wireshark, Nmap, Kali Linux)
Voting System & Travel Planner Applications (JavaScript)

Certifications & Awards

– 💻 Participated in HackWithInfy Australia 2026, solving algorithmic problems in Java under time limits

Participant – Ignite Their Future: An AI Innovation Challenge, iSOFT Technologies x Macquarie University 2026
Pitch Training Certificate of Completion – Macquarie University 2026
Finalist Nominee – Women in Security Awards 2026
AWS Cloud Practitioner Training (2025)
Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux
RED Global Engagement Award – University of Reading, UK
Earth51 Responsive AI Training University of Reading, UK

Course Creation & Instruction

Udemy Instructor – Self-published courses | 2026

Designed, scripted, recorded and published online courses on ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security Management Systems) and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 (AI Management Systems) for a global learner audience
Created narrated presentations, rewritten training materials and practical examples that explain complex standards in plain language
Course titles: [ISO 27001 course title] [ISO 42001 course title]
Udemy profile: https://www.udemy.com/user/sumi-aitken-2/ Ready to bring strong problem-solving, technical aptitude, and dedication to a cybersecurity role.