Dion Derek Almirañez

Adaptable and perceptive Information Technology graduate from the University of Santo Tomas with hands-on experience in handling vulnerabilities within systems and networks.

Graduated Magna Cum

Laude with a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure management and network security operations. Skilled at collaborating with team members and project stakeholders, coupled with excellent communication abilities to coordinate office activities and facilitate smooth workflow.

Network Security and Cloud Infrastructure Intern

(2026-01 - 2026-05)

• Gained hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and Microsoft Azure fundamentals by configuring resources within a sandbox environment
• Deployed a vulnerable-by-design web application from GitHub on an Azure virtual machine to conduct black-box security assessments and compile actionable penetration testing reports
• Generated a comprehensive VAPT report based on the OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks and calculated the risk severity using the CVSS 3.0 calculator
• Leveraged different security tools such as Nmap, Nessus, Nikto, Burpsuite, Metasploit, and Hydra to assess the website's security
• Collaborated with the team's manager and members to review vulnerability assessment findings, prioritize high-risk exploits, and formulate actionable remediation strategies.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Information Technology - University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila (2022-08 - 2026-06)