Sara Bruzzese

Cybersecurity Consultant

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Apr 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 1 mo

- Managed security posture for a large multinational telecommunications organization, ensuring alignment with Secure by Design procedures - Assessed internal projects and define security requirements, translating them into actionable controls - Governed firewall security by reviewing, risk-assessing, and approving firewall opening requests - Provided technical support and troubleshooting on security-related issues, collaborating with project teams - Conducted 100+ manual web and API penetration tests for enterprise clients across Banking & Financial Services, Telecommunications, Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy & Utilities, identifying High/Critical vulnerabilities - Managed end-to-end delivery for a major Energy client, coordinating planning, issue resolution, timeline tracking, and report delivery - Performed secure code review and SAST activities, combining automated findings with manual verification and developer support - Designed training materials and delivered a cybersecurity training on SSDLC to a class of 30 software developers

Academic Tutor

Private Clients • Freelance

Dec 2014 - Oct 2023 • 8 yrs 10 mos

- Private tutor for middle school, high school, and university students in STEM and Computer Science subjects - Provided 1:1 support to overcome learning gaps, improve study methods, and build confidence - Helped students successfully prepare for exams, tests, and assignments through tailored explanations and practice exercises - Adapted teaching approach to different levels, learning styles, and academic goals

Software Developer

Fiverr • Freelance

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 • 6 mos

- Assessed client requirements, architected software solutions, and delivered tailored releases, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing comprehensive post-deployment support