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Hi, I’m Malav Mehta, a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) and Cybersecurity Analyst with 12+ years of secure web development and hands-on penetration testing experience across web applications, cloud infrastructure, and network systems. I have completed all CEH v13 modules and practical labs, including web application hacking, SQL injection, XSS, session hijacking, Burp Suite exploitation workflows, and evasion techniques. I am currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity & AI at Humber College, with a focused curriculum in network security, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and cyber forensics. I built a cloud-native AI-enabled security monitoring platform as part of my Capstone project at Volterra Technologies, applying penetration testing methodologies and adversarial threat modeling to real AWS environments. I’m a Canadian Permanent Resident and available to begin April 2026 or earlier.
Skills
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Web Developer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - PresentDesigned and maintained responsive websites for small businesses using React and WordPress. Integrated APIs for social media, analytics, and payment systems. Implemented SEO strategies that improved search visibility by 30–50%. Delivered technical support and periodic maintenance updates. Collaborated with clients to define project scope and requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction. Optimized website performance through code reviews and testing, ensuring rapid load times. Utilized version control systems like Git to manage codebase and track changes across projects.
Retail Manager/Owner at Circle K / 7-Eleven / MJ Convenience / Sarnia Service Centre – ON
January 1, 2013 - PresentManaged multi-site operations with over 20 employees, ensuring optimal staffing and productivity. Oversaw payroll, vendor relations, and inventory management to streamline operations. Increased operational efficiency by 15% through targeted process improvements and comprehensive staff training. Implemented data-driven decision-making to enhance customer satisfaction. Developed and executed training programs to elevate team performance and service standards.
Call Center Agent at Altelka – Rogers communication
December 1, 2018 - October 7, 2025Established a rapport with customers and provided exceptional service that resulted in a 15% increase in customer loyalty. Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently, resulting in a 10% increase in sales. Assisted customers with technical issues, troubleshooting a variety of hardware and software problems. Utilized active listening skills to identify customer needs and provide solutions that met their requirements. Answered customer inquiries quickly and accurately, resulting in a 20% reduction in call times.
IT Technician at Staples
June 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025Installed and configured hardware, software, and network devices. Supported customers with system setup and troubleshooting. Documented service logs and maintained compliance with company IT protocols. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery. Conducted training sessions for end users on new software and hardware utilization.
Freelance Web Developer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - October 30, 2025Designed and maintained responsive websites for small businesses using React and WordPress. Integrated APIs for social media, analytics, and payment systems. Implemented SEO strategies that improved search visibility by 30-50%. Delivered technical support and periodic maintenance updates. Collaborated with clients to define project scope and requirements, enhancing customer satisfaction. Optimized website performance through code reviews and testing, ensuring rapid load times. Utilized version control systems like Git to manage codebase and track changes across projects.
Retail Manager/Owner at Circle K / 7-Eleven / MJ Convenience / Sarnia Service Centre
January 1, 2013 - October 30, 2025Managed multi-site operations with over 20 employees, ensuring optimal staffing and productivity. Oversaw payroll, vendor relations, and inventory management to streamline operations. Increased operational efficiency by 15% through targeted process improvements and comprehensive staff training. Implemented data-driven decision-making to enhance customer satisfaction. Developed and executed training programs to elevate team performance and service standards.
Call Center Agent at Altelka – Rogers Communications
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018Established a rapport with customers and provided exceptional service that resulted in a 15% increase in customer loyalty. Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently, resulting in a 10% increase in sales. Assisted customers with technical issues, troubleshooting a variety of hardware and software problems. Utilized active listening skills to identify customer needs and provide solutions that met their requirements. Answered customer inquiries quickly and accurately, resulting in a 20% reduction in call times.
IT Technician at Staples
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014Installed and configured hardware, software, and network devices. Supported customers with system setup and troubleshooting. Documented service logs and maintained compliance with company IT protocols. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and timely delivery. Conducted training sessions for end users on new software and hardware utilization.
Full-Stack Developer at Volterra Technologies (Capstone Project)
January 1, 2025 - PresentArchitected and developed a cloud-native security monitoring platform using React, TypeScript, Vite, and Material-UI on the frontend and Python + FastAPI on the backend. Integrated Amazon Bedrock to deliver LLM-based IAM risk detection, AI-assisted threat analysis, and automated remediation guidance. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs for data ingestion, real-time analytics, and visualization with secure access controls. Built Python/MySQL data pipelines to process, store, and query security events at scale. Implemented CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions and applied secure coding practices, logging, and monitoring throughout.
Full-Stack Security Developer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2014 - PresentLed security assessments across 30+ client projects using Burp Suite to test for SQL injection, XSS, IDOR and other OWASP Top 10 risks prior to deployments. Documented vulnerability findings with CVSS ratings and remediation roadmaps; implemented security-first development practices and translated findings to business risk language.
Technical Support & Security Analyst at Atelka – Rogers Communications
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018Performed structured root cause analysis on network security incidents, vulnerabilities, and hardware attack vectors; documented incident narratives and remediation steps; identified patterns of adversarial activity and escalated findings with structured technical reports to engineering teams.
IT Technician / Security Consultant at Staples
February 1, 2015 - June 1, 2015Assessed and hardened Windows/macOS client systems against common attack vectors; delivered cybersecurity hygiene training and configuration security reviews for residential and business clients.
Multi-Site Operations Owner / Manager at Circle K / 7-Eleven / MJ Convenience
December 1, 2018 - February 1, 2026Led multi-site retail operations with teams of 20+; developed cross-functional leadership, project management, and client communication skills directly applicable to security consulting environments.
Education
Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence at Humber College, Etobicoke, ON
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026Front-End Developer Certificate at Coursera
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Information Technology & Web Design at Lambton College, Sarnia, ON
September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2013Bachelor of Computer Applications at J.G College, Ahmedabad, India
May 1, 2006 - April 1, 2009Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence at Humber College
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Front-End Developer Certificate at Coursera
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Information Technology & Web Design at Lambton College
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Front-End Developer Specialization at Coursera
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Postgraduate Diploma at Humber College
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026Front-End Developer Professional Certificate at Coursera
January 1, 2025 - March 27, 2026Postgraduate Diploma at Lambton College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013Bachelor of Computer Applications at J.G. College of Computer Applications
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Qualifications
CompTIA A+
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Cisco CCNA (1–3)
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Project+
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Microsoft MSTS/MSIPT
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025Front-End Developer Specialization (Coursera, 2025)
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025AWS (In Process)
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025ASSURE (In Process)
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025Front-End Developer Specialization
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025Front-End Developer Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025CompTIA A+
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Cisco CCNA
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Project+
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025Microsoft MSTS/MSIPT
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025AWS
January 11, 2030 - October 30, 2025EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13)
January 1, 2025 - March 27, 2026Cisco CCNA
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026CompTIA Project+
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026Microsoft MCTS / MCITP
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026Programming with JavaScript (Coursera)
January 1, 2025 - March 27, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Telecommunications
• Built a cloud-native IAM risk monitoring platform with LLM-powered threat analysis; integrated Amazon Bedrock for AI-assisted security insights and automated remediation
• Conducted AWS penetration testing: identified over-permissive IAM roles, unprotected S3 buckets, and missing CloudTrail logging; produced CVSS-rated findings with structured remediation guidance
• Architected RESTful APIs, data ingestion pipelines, and role-based access control; deployed via CI/CD on AWS with automated testing and monitoring
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