Devanand Yadaw S/O Parmhans Yadava

Dedicated and results-driven professional with over 16 years of leadership experience in the marine industry, now transitioning into cybersecurity. Acquired the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential and a Professional Cybersecurity Certificate, gaining expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and cybersecurity principles. Experienced in utilizing industry-standard cybersecurity tools, including Kali Linux, Nessus, Burp Suite, Wireshark, and Metasploit, to identify and analyze security vulnerabilities. Recognized for leading teams, troubleshooting complex systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Seeking to leverage proven problem-solving, project management, and technical expertise to contribute to security operations, to protect critical assets and drive security initiatives.

• Team Leadership

Oversaw a team of technicians, directing them to complete all tasks efficiently and on schedule.

• Cost Management

Managed vessel repairs and upgrades to ensure they were completed under budget while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Cybersecurity Lab

Projects Conducted vulnerability assessments with tools like Nessus and OpenVAS, pinpointing critical vulnerabilities (CVEs) and proposing solutions to fix them.

• Infrastructure Development

Creation of a yard-wide wireless infrastructure, including on-board vessels, which became the essential foundation for our "Smart Yard" initiatives and enabled the development of various new capabilities.

• Efficiency Improvement

Streamlined the resolution of electrical issues and accommodation works on board a vessel by implementing innovative methods.

• Penetration Testing Practice

Executed Penetration tests in Kali Linux lab environments (Metasploitable2), using Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite to exploit and document system weaknesses.

• Certified Ethical Hacker – EC Council
• Communication and Relationship Management Supervisory - WSQ
• Apply Project Management Skills - WSQ
• Solve Problems and Make Decisions at Supervisory Level - WSQ

Enjoy outdoor activities including fishing, jogging, and nature walks; passionate about football (both playing and watching); enthusiastic about music and movies.