Hi, I’m Shivani Gujar, a Cyber Security Analyst with nearly 5 years of experience protecting enterprise systems in banking and IT. I specialize in vulnerability management, threat monitoring, penetration testing, and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards. I’m proficient in access controls, MFA, system hardening, and incident response, leveraging dashboards and reporting to guide decisions. I’ve reduced exploitable network gaps by 28% and improved incident response speed, helping preserve operational continuity across critical banking infrastructure.…

Shivani Gujar

Hi, I’m Shivani Gujar, a Cyber Security Analyst with nearly 5 years of experience protecting enterprise systems in banking and IT. I specialize in vulnerability management, threat monitoring, penetration testing, and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards. I’m proficient in access controls, MFA, system hardening, and incident response, leveraging dashboards and reporting to guide decisions. I’ve reduced exploitable network gaps by 28% and improved incident response speed, helping preserve operational continuity across critical banking infrastructure.…

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Hi, I’m Shivani Gujar, a Cyber Security Analyst with nearly 5 years of experience protecting enterprise systems in banking and IT. I specialize in vulnerability management, threat monitoring, penetration testing, and ensuring compliance with data privacy and security standards.

I’m proficient in access controls, MFA, system hardening, and incident response, leveraging dashboards and reporting to guide decisions. I’ve reduced exploitable network gaps by 28% and improved incident response speed, helping preserve operational continuity across critical banking infrastructure.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Cyber Security Analyst at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
December 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025
Led vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts to reduce exploitable network gaps by 28%, strengthening resilience of enterprise banking systems. Monitored threat intelligence and alerts, detecting 35% more anomalies to accelerate incident response. Enforced access controls, RBAC, and MFA to achieve 100% compliance with PIPEDA, OSFI, and internal audits for sensitive data. Developed Tableau dashboards and Excel reports tracking 42 security KPIs, enabling executives to make informed risk management decisions. Supported incident response workflows, reducing mean time to respond by 30% and supporting continuity of critical banking infrastructure.
Cyber Security Analyst & Jr Security Engineer at IBM India
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Hardened endpoints and systems, decreasing vulnerabilities by 25% by implementing advanced security measures and strengthening enterprise-wide protection. Assisted with ISO 27001 compliance audits and security documentation, achieving 100% adherence and streamlined internal reporting. Monitored firewalls and IDS logs, identifying suspicious activities 33% faster and reducing security risks. Conducted SQL-based log analysis and Excel reporting to identify attack patterns, increasing early threat detection by 29%. Coordinated cross-team security operations, improving workflow efficiency by 27% and ensuring timely project delivery across IT, security, and operations teams.
Jr Penetration Tester at IBM India
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Conducted network and application penetration testing, detecting 38% more critical vulnerabilities and providing remediation guidance to strengthen security posture. Assisted with risk analysis to reduce high-risk incidents by 20%. Documented testing procedures and results to ensure 100% audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Applied system hardening techniques, firewall configurations, and endpoint security practices that reduced exploitable attack vectors by 26%. Built metrics dashboards from testing outcomes, improving management visibility by 31% and guiding remediation prioritization.
Cyber Security Analyst & Jr Security Engineer at IBM India
April 1, 2021 - November 1, 2023
Hardened endpoints and systems, decreased vulnerabilities by 25%, and supported ISO 27001 compliance audits. Monitored firewall and IDS logs, identifying suspicious activity 33% faster, performed SQL-based log analysis increasing early threat detection by 29%, and coordinated cross‑team security operations to improve workflow efficiency by 27%.
Jr Penetration Tester at IBM India
February 1, 2021 - March 1, 2022
Performed network and application penetration testing, detecting 38% more critical vulnerabilities, documenting results to ensure audit readiness. Implemented system hardening, firewall configurations, and endpoint security measures that reduced exploitable attack vectors by 26% and improved management visibility by 31%.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership Development at Conestoga College, Ontario, Canada
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Post Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership Development at Conestoga College
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services