Oleksii

Oleksii Polovinkin​
Information Security Specialist​
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Kyiv

With a solid understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and basic procedures for
vulnerability management, I am familiar with key information security standards. My
analytical approach and eagerness for continuous learning help me quickly master new
technologies and methods. I am ready to develop as a junior cybersecurity specialist, apply
my theoretical knowledge in practice, and work successfully in a dynamic and evolving
environment.

Key Responsibilities that I Perform:

●​ Situational Awareness: Ability to analyze and understand the current situation in
cyberspace to timely respond to threats.
●​ Fundamentals of SOC Operations: Understanding roles and responsibilities within a
Security Operations Center (SOC).
●​ Operating System Administration: Basic knowledge and skills in working with
Windows and Linux.
●​ Fundamentals of Network Security: Understanding the OSI model, IP addressing,
routing, and the role of protocols at different levels.
●​ Incident Response (IR): Knowledge of the main stages and processes of incident
response in cybersecurity.
●​ Cryptography: Basic knowledge of cryptology and cryptanalysis.
●​ Cloud Infrastructure Administration: Understanding the essential cybersecurity tools
in cloud platforms such as AWS.
●​ Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing: Ability to identify and utilize cyber threat indicators
to enhance cybersecurity systems.

Technical Skills:

●​ Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
●​ Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
●​ Fundamentals of Network Security: OSI model, IP addressing, routing
●​ Security Tools: Wireshark, VirusTotal
●​ Fundamentals of Cryptography: Encryption and hashing algorithms

Soft skills:​

●​ Thoroughness and attention to detail
●​ Creative problem-solving approach
●​ Excellent communication skills
Education:

●​ Neoversity (member of Woolf University)
Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity
Dec 2024 – Nov 2026 (Expected)

●​ IT school GoIT ​
Cybersecurity
Oct 2023 - Sep 2024

●​ Kyiv National Economic University​
International Economics and Management
1999-2003

Work Experience:

Founder and Organizer​
Investment and Educational Club "Cashflow-Ukraine" | 2003 to 2022

●​ Organized and conducted over 1000 seminars and training sessions on financial
literacy
●​ Advised more than 10,000 club members on financial planning and investment
strategies
●​ Established the first investment and educational club in Kyiv, bringing together
professionals and enthusiasts in the field of investments
●​ Developed and implemented successful training methodologies, utilized by club
members to improve their financial situations

Vice President​
FCC "Rodinni Investytsii" | 2010 to 2022​

●​ Trained and developed over 50 trainers who effectively apply portfolio creation and
sales methodologies
●​ Educated and certified teams in portfolio creation and sales, resulting in a 30%
increase in their effectiveness​
●​ Optimized training and preparation processes, leading to a 20% increase in
successful transactions and client satisfaction

Languages​

●​ English - Intermediate
●​ Ukrainian - Native