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Gabrielle Uy

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New York, NY

Education:

B.S. in Information Technology
      Specializing in Business Analytics, Mapúa University

M.S. in Cybersecurity, Fordham University

Summary

I graduated from M.S. in Cybersecurity and B.S. in Information Technology. Experienced in web development, as well as security awareness training, incident response simulations, and penetration testing simulations. Proficient in cybersecurity-centric situations such as incident response, threat mitigation, and compliance to security standards. Always eager to learn to better my technical skills and knowledge to drive impactful user experiences and cybersecurity solutions in any situation.

Work experience

Aug '22 –
May '24

Cybersecurity Assistant and Training

Fordham Center for Cybersecurity

  • Developed a Bridging Program introducing Cybersecurity fundamentals to 43 undergraduate students transitioning into Cybersecurity, Computer Science, and Data Science.

  • Organized a GenCyber Summer Program, teaching 36 high school students IT and Cybersecurity fundamentals, teaching Cybersecurity fundamentals through curriculum design and hands-on lab exercises in C++ and hackathons.

  • Conducted research on Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Cybersecurity, contributing to scholarly publications and academic discourse. Utilized tools such as MITRE ATT&CK , SOAR, SIEM, Wireshark, NMAP.

June '24 –
Current

Cybersecurity Consultant & Web Developer Volunteer

WebServes Inc.

  • Managed and maintained the organizations websites with Wordpress and Elementor​.

  • Wrote and curated a series of Cybersecurity Awareness Blogs, and AI Blogs that brought awareness to readers and clients.

  • ​Collaborated on creating and implementing an AI policy for the organization.

  • Proposed a Disaster Recovery Plan for the organization to strengthen their security posture. 

Oct '23  –
May '24

Marketing and Web Development

Fordham Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

  • Built and managed the web pages for GSAS programs using Terminal 4, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript, improving user experience.

  • Managed digital marketing strategies through Instagram Analytics and SEO, increasing online engagement and visibility.

  • Coordinated GSAS organizations and activities, using Google Suite, Office 365, Slack, and Notion, streamlining communication and project management.

April '20 –
April '21

Web Development and Management

Fiber-Rex Philippines Inc.

  • Led the development and strategic planning of the company's website and social media initiatives, collaborating with the Managing Director to enhance online presence and brand visibility.

  • Achieved increased independence in website management from partner dependencies, resulting in a more efficient and responsive online platform.

Education

Fordham University, Masters in Cybersecurity 

August 2022 – May 2024

  • Academic Scholar,

  • Member of Fordham’s Center for Cybersecurity

  • Research and Teaching Assistant for Cybersecurity,

  • Marketing and Web Assistant for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Mapúa University, Bachelor of Science in IT

August 2017 – April 2021

  • Academic Scholar

  • School of Information Technology Student Council Internal Vice President (2020)

  • School of Information Technology Student Council Head Amusement and Recreation (2017),

  • Member of CISCO Networking Club (Networking Club) and Guild (Coding and WebDev Club)

Projects

  1. Big Data Breaches and Database Security
    Investigated threats, vulnerabilities, and adversarial models in large-scale databases. Proposed security measures to prevent breaches and enhance database resilience against cyber threats.

  2. Malware Information Hiding Techniques
    Analyzed various malware sample using obfuscation and steganography techniques used to evade detection. Developed countermeasures to identify and mitigate hidden threats in cybersecurity infrastructures.

  3. Explainability and Transparency in AI Systems
    Researched and analyzed the “Black Box” concept in AI systems, focusing on explainability and transparency. Developed methods to interpret AI decision-making processes, improving accountability and trust in AI applications.​

  4. Incident Response Planning for a Case Study on Mount Sinai Hospital
    Developed an incident response framework for Mount Sinai Hospital, addressing potential cyber threats in the healthcare sector. Implemented strategies to mitigate data breaches and ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

  5. Multiple Incident Response Case Studies
    Developed and implemented strategies to detect, respond to, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents across multiple attack vectors, including social engineering, application and network attacks, host security, honeypots, and cloud security. Strengthened defense mechanisms by improving threat detection, response efficiency, and system resilience.

  6. Multiple Penetration Testing Case Studies
    Conducted comprehensive security assessments using penetration testing methodologies, including OSINT, static code analysis, network and client-side exploitation, post-exploitation tactics, and web application security testing. Identified vulnerabilities, mitigated risks, and improved overall security posture through simulated attacks and proactive threat analysis.

Check my GitHub for more:
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Technical Skills

Cybersecurity Tools:
MITRE, SOAR, SIEM, EDR Tools, Wireshark NMAP, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Splunk

Penetration Testing:
OSINT, Static Code Analysis & Network, Post, Client-Side, WebApp Exploitation

Web Development:
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, WordPress, Wix, Azure, Figma

Programming Languages:
C++/C#, Python, Go, Ruby, Bash, PowerShell, Typescript, SQL

Digital Marketing:
Instagram Analytics, SEO, Google Analytics

Project Management:
Google Suite, Office 365, Slack, Notion, JIRA, Trello

Soft Skills

Leadership:
Proven ability to lead teams and projects, fostering collaboration and achieving goals

Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying complex information

Problem-Solving:
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, adept at identifying and resolving issues

Teamwork:
Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with diverse groups

Adaptability:
Flexible and quick to adapt to new technologies and environments

Time Management:
Efficient in managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines

Certifications

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issued by Codédex

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issued by Codédex

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