Last update: 2024-01-03
Curriculum Vitae
Personal information
- Name
- Mauno Pihelgas
- Age
- 36
- Nationality
- Estonian
- E-mail
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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