Serzhan Zhelpakov
Vilnius
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Lab member
Intelligent Communications and Computing Security Lab, NSYSU
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and implemented secure system environments in compliance with ISO 27001 and NIST standards, enhancing security posture by 30%.
- Monitored system health and security events using SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK Stack) to detect and respond to threats, reducing incident response time by 40%.
- Analyzed software logs and network traffic to identify and resolve security incidents, improving system stability and security.
- Developed and optimized automated scripts and incident response playbooks, increasing operational efficiency by 25%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to audit IT infrastructure and recommend improvements aligned with compliance and security goals.
Social Media Moderator
UAB Teleperformance
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitored digital platforms for security threats and applied incident triage procedures, escalating critical issues to IT security teams, supporting rapid troubleshooting and response.
- Applied analytical skills to identify emerging risks and improve platform safety by mitigating 95% of potential threats before escalation.
Research Assistant
ComNets Lab
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed 3 mobile applications using Flutter and Firebase, incorporating Google Maps API for enhanced user experience.
- Conducted research on emerging technologies, including object detection, presenting findings at 3 industry conferences, which contributed to project evolution.
- Supported documentation and technical support activities for IT projects, ensuring clear communication of technical details.
IT Support Assistant
Taxi Park
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Delivered Tier 1 IT support covering hardware, software, and operating system issues for new employee onboarding.
- Managed Linux and Windows workstations, including software installation, patch management, and endpoint security monitoring.
Education
Master of Science - Information and Data Security
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech), NSYSU
Vilnius & Kaohsiung06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Information System Engineering
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech)
Vilnius06.2023
Skills
- Manual testing
- Writing test cases
- Bug tracking
- Software Development Life Cycle
- ISO 27001
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Bash
- Python
- C/C
- SQL
- JavaScript
- Flutter
- Splunk & ELK Stack
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS
- UML
- BPMN process visualization
Certification
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate, 2024
- Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy: Cybersecurity Foundations, Network Security Fundamentals, 2024
- HWG Sababa & VILNIUS TECH: SOC Methods and Technologies for Information System Defense, 2024, 9/10
Hobbies and Interests
- Digital literacy promotion
- Cultural awareness
- Academic exchange
- Teamwork
- Leadership
Timeline
Research Lab member
Intelligent Communications and Computing Security Lab, NSYSU
09.2024 - 06.2025
Social Media Moderator
UAB Teleperformance
01.2023 - 07.2024
Research Assistant
ComNets Lab
07.2022 - 10.2022
IT Support Assistant
Taxi Park
06.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Information and Data Security
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech), NSYSU
Bachelor of Science - Information System Engineering
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech)
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