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Sarita Aryal

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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About Me

Sarita Aryal

Cybersecurity graduate based in Melbourne, Australia — passionate about protecting businesses from cyber threats. I bridge the gap between frontend development and cybersecurity, helping organisations strengthen their security posture through GRC, risk assessments, and compliance.

Open to roles in Technology Risk, Cybersecurity Consulting, and GRC.

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Work Experience

Cyber Security Engineer

AWSN – Australian Women in Security Network

Internship Jan 2025 – May 2025 Melbourne, Hybrid
  • Conducted cybersecurity risk assessments to help SMEs meet SMB1001:2025 Bronze certification.
  • Developed and implemented custom incident response plans, reducing incident resolution time by 30%.
  • Delivered internal cybersecurity awareness materials, improving employee compliance by 40%.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate secure processes into day-to-day business operations.
  • Contributed to the successful certification of 5+ SME clients under SMB1001:2025 guidelines.

Frontend Developer

Softshala Nepal Pvt Ltd

Full-time Jul 2022 – Aug 2023 Kathmandu, On-site
  • Built responsive and user-friendly web applications using React.js.
  • Conducted thorough debugging and unit testing to improve code reliability.
  • Applied web security practices to prevent XSS, CSRF, and other vulnerabilities.
  • Optimized front-end performance to reduce load time and improve scalability.
  • Led front-end development of a major client dashboard, improving customer usability by 60%.
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Frontend Web Developer

Nerdware Innovation Private Limited

Internship Apr 2021 – Oct 2021 Kathmandu, On-site
  • Created and designed responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Created wireframes and UI designs in Figma to build meaningful user experiences
  • Created interactive UI components for improved usability
  • Created mobile-friendly layouts using Flexbox and Grid
  • Fixed frontend issues and improved website performance
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Education

Master's Degree — Cybersecurity

La Trobe University

Aug 2023 – Aug 2025

Bachelor of Technology — Computer Science

Maharshi Dayanand University

Aug 2016 – Aug 2020

Skills & Expertise

Cybersecurity

Risk Assessment Incident Management GRC Platforms SIEM Tools Incident Response SMB1001 Cyber Insurance

Cloud & Tools

Microsoft Azure Azure Sentinel Microsoft Defender Cynch Platform

Development

JavaScript React.js HTML5 CSS MySQL Figma

Soft Skills

Leadership Team Collaboration Compliance Reporting Stakeholder Communication

Licenses & Certifications

PwC US – Cyber Security Consulting Job Simulation

Forage

Issued Oct 2025
  • Completed a job simulation focused on cybersecurity risk assessment for PwC
  • Identified missing controls and risks associated with those gaps
  • Completed Test of Design and Operating Effectiveness documentation
  • Created a one-slide executive summary of findings

Student SOC Program Foundations Training

Microsoft

Issued Sep 2025
  • Foundational training on Security Operations Center (SOC) roles
  • Threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring
  • Hands-on knowledge with Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender

RPA Academy – UI/UX Workshop

RPA Academy

Get In Touch

I'm open to opportunities in Technology Risk, GRC, and Cybersecurity Consulting. Feel free to reach out!

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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