Alumnus: Anoop Kotombikar
Graduation Year: 2017
Programme: Bachelor in Computer Engineering
Current Position: Cyber Security Analyst
Position(s): Cyber Security Architect
Journey so far….
At the beginning of my computer engineering studies, I had no idea how my career would develop and where I would end up professionally. In the final year of engineering, I was holding two job offerings, one was to sail in the ocean and others intends to fight against the crime in cyberspace.
My goal was always to have a job with purpose and meaning, and what better purpose is there than to protect my family, friends, and everyone else from threats most people are not even aware of? To work in cyber means having an impact on lives by working towards a safer cyberspace for everyone. Moreover, I enjoy the fast-changing environment and the surprises that come along with it. It is a challenge, but it keeps me on my toes, and it awakes a spirit of discovery.
I am part of an ambitious and passionate team working towards the greater good in analyzing the customer network and providing the best possible solutions to defend bad guys on the internet.
A few years into cyber security, I see myself continuing this career path with additional training and I am very excited about the opportunities and the challenges of the future.
What is your message to the current students?
Message:
The challenges in my profession showed me that the technical capabilities were not as crucial as I assumed they would be, but what matters the most is general curiosity and willingness to solve problems.