Professional Summary

Cybersecurity professional with 4+ years of Information security experience and 3+ years in software development. Specializing in penetration testing, web application security, and secure code review, I hold certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT), Licensed Penetration Tester (Master), and others. My expertise combines offensive security skills with technical knowledge to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. I excel in hardening infrastructures, assessing risks, and promoting secure coding practices, ensuring robust defenses against modern threats.

Education

• BSc in Computer Science, Bahir Dar University (2014-2017)
• CGPA: 3.76

Experience

• Senior Officer, IT Security & Awareness - Zemen Bank (Dec 2023 - Present)
• Senior IT Security Officer - Addis International Bank (Dec 2022 - Dec 2023)
• IT Security Officer - Addis International Bank (Apr 2022 - Nov 2022)
• Network & Info. System Security Officer - Ministry of Revenues (Aug 2020 - Apr 2022)
• Software Developer - Ministry of Revenues (Nov 2019 - Aug 2020)
• Junior Software Engineer - Ministry of Revenues (Sep 2017 - Nov 2019)

Certifications

• Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT)
• Licensed Penetration Tester (Master)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified in Cyber Security (CC)
• Sophos Certified Administrator - XG Firewall
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security 2021 Certified Associate
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2021 Certified Associate

Skills

• Penetration Testing
• Secure Code Review
• Web Application Security
• Infrastructure Hardening
• Secure Coding Practices
• Software Development
• Website Development
• Report Writing
• Training

Contact

Email: galehegn3@gmail.com

Phone: +251 (0)915 848 149