Ilja Serecenko

Dedicated and technically driven IT learner with strong hands-on experience in cybersecurity, virtualisation, and system analysis. Skilled in building and testing virtual environments, analysing security alerts, and developing structured IT solutions. Known for clear communication, strong teamwork, and the ability to break down complex technical tasks into organised workflows. Seeking an apprenticeship or entry-level role to apply and expand practical IT and cybersecurity skills.

Café Staff - ASDA Café - College

(2025-01 - 2025-01)

Work Experience Placement — 1 Week (2025) Organised by school and college across three settings:

• Served customers and handled front-of-house duties.
• Operated digital tills and supported food service tasks.
• Built strong communication and customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Security Tester - Virtual Cyber Incident Response Group - College

(2025-01 - 2025-01)

Work Experience Placement — 1 Week (2025) Organised by school and college across three settings:

• Set up and configured a virtual machine for security testing.
• Used Wazuh to analyse system logs and test the security posture of the device.
• Participated in simulated incident response scenarios, learning real-world cyber defence techniques.

Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Primary School

(2025-01 - 2025-01)

Work Experience Placement — 1 Week (2025) Organised by school and college across three settings:

• Assisted teachers with classroom preparation tasks.
• Printed, organised, and labelled documents for lessons and activities.
• Supported pupils with basic tasks, helping build confidence in communication and responsibility.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in ICT - Information and Communication Technology - St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College (2026-06)

GCSE - English Language - St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College (2025-06)

BTEC Level 2 Extended Award - Work skills - St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College (2024-06)

BTEC Level 2 Award - Information and Creative Technology - St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College (2024-06)

GCSE - Mathematics - St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College (2024-06)

GCSE - Russian - St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College (2023-06)

University Degree - Information Technology - Manchester Metropolitan University (2026-09)