Curriculum Vitae
Dmytro Senchenko
Information Security Specialist
Open to opportunities Open to interesting projects and assignments in information security, cybersecurity, process automation, Django platforms, and AI.
I am an information security specialist with a strong background in security research, planning, implementation, and maintenance. I train and educate internal users on relevant cybersecurity procedures and preventative measures. I specialize in network monitoring, security software deployment, and preventing cyber-attacks in business and corporate environments.
Core qualifications
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of all common business-related IT functions
- Ability to identify potential online security risks
- Experience in preparing detailed training procedures
- Solid understanding of various security software applications
- Hands-on experience with modern technologies: AI / LLM, process automation, API integrations, and product platforms
- Design and delivery of Python / Django solutions with AI modules, chat assistants, and analytics
- Work with cloud and server infrastructure, CI/CD, monitoring, and production support
- Strong work ethic, including consistent attendance and frequent overtime
- Excellent internal and external communication skills
Technical stack
- SIEM
- IBM QRadar, Wazuh, Splunk
- NGFW
- Check Point, FortiNet
- Endpoint
- NOD32, McAfee, CrowdStrike
- IPS/IDS
- Suricata, Cisco
- Vulnerability scanning
- OpenVAS, Nessus, Qualys
- Monitoring
- Cacti, Zabbix
- Networking
- Cisco
- Servers
- Windows, Ubuntu
- Virtualization
- VMware, VirtualBox
- Security tools
- Kali Linux, Nmap, Hydra
- Programming languages
- Python
- Frameworks
- Django
- AI / LLM
- OpenAI, Claude, Google Gemini, Ollama, Groq, DeepSeek; RAG, chat assistants
- Data & analytics
- Excel/CSV pipelines, dashboards, risk scoring
- Integrations
- REST API, Telegram bots, webhooks
- Infrastructure
- Linux, Nginx, Gunicorn, Redis, Celery, MySQL/PostgreSQL
Work experience
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Specialist in the organization of information security
02.2024 — present
Payment service company, Kyiv
- I form and update the company's information security policy.
- I organize the development, approval and implementation of internal regulatory documents on information security.
- I identify and analyze threats to information resources and assess information security risks.
- I develop and implement measures to prevent information security violations and organize investigations into such violations.
- I take part in planning and implementing business continuity measures and recovery after emergency situations.
- I manage information security certification projects (PCI DSS).
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Leading specialist in information security
02.2023 — 02.2024
“VEGA” (Vodafone group) telecommunications company, Kyiv
- Ensured comprehensive information protection across the company with effective use of organizational, engineering and technical means.
- Analyzed and assessed threats to the company's information security.
- Monitored the company's information security systems.
- Controlled and prevented information leakage.
- Conducted internal investigations into security standard violations and identified information attacks on the company.
- Improved access matrices and automated the access granting process.
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Head of information security
12.2021 — 06.2022
“Donbasenergo”, energy company of Ukraine, Kyiv
- Conducted information security audits.
- Developed and implemented internal regulatory documents on information security.
- Managed certification projects (ISO 27001).
- Controlled compliance with information security measures across all company divisions.
- Managed vulnerability assessments.
- Took part in incident detection and investigation.
- Configured and supported security systems: Antivirus, DLP, Firewall, IDS/IPS, SIEM.
- Deployed monitoring systems.
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IT manager
07.2020 — 11.2021
Trans-Agent LTD, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Managed information security.
- Managed the company's IT infrastructure.
- Deployed and developed the CRM system and Telegram bots.
- Ran digital marketing campaigns (SEO, SMM, Google Ads).
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Security analyst
08.2019 — 07.2020
Intellias LTD, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Administered McAfee security software.
- Managed SIEM.
- Monitored enterprise networks to identify weaknesses and implemented remediation plans.
- Developed and refined security processes and procedures.
- Created alerts and dashboards.
- Automated incident prioritization and detection, and improved systems.
- Was the first point of contact for security consultations.
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IT specialist
11.2013 — 08.2019
Trans-Agent LTD, Kyiv, Ukraine
- Developed and implemented an automated freight accounting system.
- Managed the company's IT infrastructure.
- Built and implemented an information security system.
- Ran digital marketing campaigns.
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Leading information security engineer
07.2005 — 11.2013
State Enterprise “Information Center” of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, Kyiv
- Conducted information security audits.
- Developed and implemented security processes, procedures, and instructions.
- Managed vulnerability assessments.
- Took part in incident detection and investigation.
- Configured and supported security systems: Firewall, IDS/IPS, SIEM (Cisco).
- Configured local network routing.
- Deployed monitoring systems.
- Configured and administered Antivirus and DLP systems.
- Supported enterprise-grade servers (Windows, FreeBSD).
Certifications
- Cisco CCNA Ukrtelecom
- Information security course NTU
- ISO 27001 Internal Auditor Bureau Veritas
- PCI DSS 4.0
- GDPR | Data Protection Leader TAYLLORCOX
- Python course
- English language courses
Professional development
- I take part in cybersecurity workshops and conferences to stay up to date with current trends and best practices.
- I regularly take online courses and webinars on information security and IT infrastructure management.
- I am a member of the public organization “All-Ukrainian Association of Information Security and Information Technologies”.
Collaboration
Open to interesting projects and assignments
Open to interesting projects and assignments in information security, cybersecurity, process automation, Django platforms, and AI.
References available upon request.