Jaswanth Thirunavukarasu — Software Engineer

I am a Master of Analytics (Business) student at Massey University with a strong passion for cybersecurity, data analytics, and governance, risk & compliance (GRC). My mission is to help organizations in New Zealand build stronger cybersecurity defense and make better data-driven decisions. My journey is defined by resilience and ambition: I am the first university graduate in my family and the first immigrant in my family to step into New Zealand. This milestone represents not just a personal achievement but also my drive to create new opportunities, adapt quickly to challenges, and lead with determination in unfamiliar environments. Professionally, I have worked as a Business Operations Analyst at HDFC Bank, where I streamlined compliance processes, supported audits, and earned multiple STAR Excellence Awards. Later, as a Data Science Intern at Intellipaat, I developed Power BI dashboards, leveraged SQL to deliver insights, and collaborated across teams to drive efficiency. I have also completed cybersecurity job simulations with Deloitte Australia, Datacom, and Mastercard, gaining hands-on experience in incident analysis, risk assessment, threat detection, and security awareness training. Currently, I am pursuing ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), with plans to progress toward CISSP certification. Beyond technical expertise, I am committed to giving back. My volunteering with Girl Guiding New Zealand, Motutapu Restoration Trust, and Mairangi Arts Centre reflects my belief in community leadership, teamwork, and inclusivity. Technical Skills: Cybersecurity Fundamentals | Risk Assessment | GRC | SQL | Power BI | Data Analysis | Fraud Detection | Incident Reporting | Security Awareness Training Open to Opportunities: Cybersecurity Analyst | Security Consultant | Risk & Compliance Analyst | Graduate Analyst (Auckland & across New Zealand)

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Data Analytics professional with a strong focus on risk management.

Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Experience: 3 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Cybersecurity
Data Analysis
Risk Management

Career Highlights

First university graduate in the family.
Earned multiple STAR Excellence Awards at HDFC Bank.
Developed impactful Power BI dashboards at Intellipaat.

Work Experience

ProcessFactorial

Junior Developer (4 mos)

Forage

Datacom Cybersecurity Job Simulation (0 mo)

Mastercard Cybersecurity virtual experience program (0 mo)

Deloitte Australia Cyber Job Simulation (0 mo)

Career Break

Voluntary work (1 yr 5 mos)

Intellipaat

Data Science Intern (1 yr)

HDFC Bank

Business Operations Analyst (2 yrs 1 mo)

Education

Master of Analytics at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

MicroMasters® Programs at MITx Courses

Ece at Saveetha Engineering College

Jaswanth Thirunavukarasu

Software Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand3 yrs 6 mos experience

Key Highlights

First university graduate in the family.
Earned multiple STAR Excellence Awards at HDFC Bank.
Developed impactful Power BI dashboards at Intellipaat.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and Data Analytics professional with a strong focus on risk management.

Contact

jaswanthsam@icloud.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityData AnalysisRisk Management

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsAudit SupportBusiness AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence (BI)Business Process ImprovementCommunicationCross-functional CoordinationDashboard DevelopmentData AccuracyData PresentationData VisualizationDesign ThinkingFraud DetectionGovernance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)

About

Experience

Processfactorial

Junior Developer

Nov 2025 – Present · 4 mos · Wellington, New Zealand · Remote

Assist the engineering team in improving the reliability and quality of the ProcessFactorial platform through focused software testing and validation.
Write and maintain unit tests for backend and frontend components to ensure code quality, stability, and correctness.
Work with developers and solution architects to understand existing features, identify test scenarios, and improve test coverage.
Learn and apply modern testing frameworks, tools, and best practices used in cloud-based application development.
Support debugging and troubleshooting efforts by reproducing issues and validating fixes through automated tests.
Contribute to the continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) process by integrating test suites into build pipelines.
Participate in code reviews, stand-ups, and team discussions to gain hands-on experience in collaborative software development.

Forage

3 roles

Datacom Cybersecurity Job Simulation

Aug 2025 – Aug 2025 · 0 mo

Completed a simulation focussed on how Datacom's cybersecurity team helps protect it's clients
Investigated a cyberattack and produced a comprehensive report documenting findings and outlining key recommendations to improve a client's cybersecurity posture
Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment

Analytical SkillsSecurity AnalysisCybersecurity

Mastercard Cybersecurity virtual experience program

Aug 2025 – Aug 2025 · 0 mo

Completed a job simulation where I served as an analyst on Mastercard’s Security Awareness Team
Helped identify and report security threats such as phishing
Analyzed and identified which areas of the business needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams

CommunicationCybersecurity

Deloitte Australia Cyber Job Simulation

Aug 2025 – Aug 2025 · 0 mo

Completed a job simulation involving reading web activity logs
Supported a client in a cyber security breach
Answered questions to identify suspicious user activity

Web Application Security AssessmentLog InspectionCybersecurity

Career break

Voluntary work

Jul 2023 – Dec 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Greater Chennai Area

During this period, I supported my family by managing operations at my mother’s tailoring shop in Chennai while preparing for higher studies abroad.
Maintained financial records, customer orders, and inventory tracking.
Introduced simple record-keeping processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Assisted customers and gained exposure to small business operations and client service.
Attended education fairs and networking events to research opportunities for postgraduate study in New Zealand.

Intellipaat

Data Science Intern

Jun 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr · Bangalore, India · On-site

Developed interactive dashboards in Power BI to visualise KPIs and business performance metrics, enabling better data-driven decisions.
Queried and validated datasets using SQL, ensuring accuracy and reliability for reporting.
Collaborated with analytics teams to identify inefficiencies in data workflows and recommend process improvements.
Presented findings to stakeholders and documented workflows, improving knowledge sharing and transparency across teams.
Contributed to key projects, including:
o COVID-19 Trend Analysis – created visualizations and predictions to track infection and recovery rates.
o Customer Churn Prediction – analyzed company data to identify risk of churn and recommended retention strategies.

SQLMicrosoft Power BIData Analysis

Hdfc bank

Business Operations Analyst

Dec 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Chennai, India · On-site

Monitored high-sensitivity financial operations and ensured accuracy of critical reports, reinforcing secure financial data practices.
Designed and implemented SOPs aligned with compliance and risk mitigation standards, which streamlined workflows and reduced errors.
Collaborated with audit teams, supporting both internal and external reviews, contributing to the bank achieving an “A” rating in two compliance audits.
Analysed customer behaviour trends, identifying fraud risk signals and improving operational strategies.
Worked with cross-functional teams to resolve client service issues, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Recognised with the STAR Excellence Award for 4 consecutive months, for consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.

Risk AwarenessFraud DetectionRisk Management