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Curriculum Vitae

Personal information

Name
Mauno Pihelgas
Age
36
Nationality
Estonian
E-mail
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Academic background

2021
PhD in Computer Science from Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Automating Defences against Cyber Operations in Computer Networks
2012
MSc in Cyber Security from Tallinn University of Technology & University of Tartu, Estonia
cum laude; Master's thesis [PDF]: A Comparative Analysis of Open-Source Intrusion Detection Systems
2010
Diploma in IT Systems Development from The Estonian Information Technology College, Estonia
cum laude; Thesis (in Estonian) [PDF]: Expanding Functionality of the Robot Control Platform of The Estonian Information Technology College

Employment history

2022-...
Senior Systems Engineer @ Podium North, Estonia
Managing and improving complex cloud-based infrastructure with the focus on cyber security.
2013-2022
Researcher @ CCD COE, Estonia
Providing research, technical expertise, support and training in the area of monitoring and situational awareness.
2012-...
Computer Lab Assistant @ Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Assisting the lab sessions for ITX8071: Cyber Defense Monitoring Solutions course.
2010-2013
Monitoring Administrator @ Elion Ettevõtted AS, Estonia
Managing and developing the organization's central monitoring solution.
2008-2010
Duty Technician @ Microlink Eesti AS, Estonia
Data Center specialist focusing on Data Center procedures and server maintenance.

Training history

2021
Intrusion Analysis & Threat Hunting with Suricata @ Open Information Security Foundation (OISF)
2020
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Advanced Automation: Ansible Best Practices @ Red Hat Training
2017
Automation with Ansible @ Computrain BCN
2015
SEC511: Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations @ The SANS Institute
2014
Hands-On Workshop for Penetration Testers @ CCD COE
2014
RHCE Certification Lab @ IT Koolituskeskuse OÜ
2014
Joint Monitoring and Forensics Workshop @ CCD COE
2014
Introductory Digital Forensics Training @ CCD COE
2013
Building Windows 8 Apps with HTML & JavaScript @ Microsoft Dev Camps
2011
I387 - Scripting Languages @ The Estonian Information Technology College
2010
HP2 - HP Certified Professional Exams: T16 - Industry Standard Architecture and Technology @ Prometric IBT

Certificates

2020-2023
Red Hat Certified Specialist in Advanced Automation: Ansible Best Practices - Certificate # 140-192-055
2016-2024
GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) - GIAC License # 145
2014-2023
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHEL7) - Certificate # 140-192-055
2014-2023
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHEL7) - Certificate # 140-192-055

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