Melbourne, Australia

Hibin
Maheendran

Cyber Security Enthusiast & AI Generalist with global experience across Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India. Building at the intersection of security and intelligence.

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01 // About

Me, Myself &
Cyber Security

Cyber Security professional with hands-on experience in security compliance, encryption uplift, and risk-aligned incident management at enterprise scale — working with clients including BHP and Telstra through Infosys Australia.

Deeply interested in AI & Generative AI, exploring the intersection of intelligent tooling, automation, and security applications.

Holds an active Baseline Security Clearance (since June 2023). Background spans Cyber Security, Business Analysis, Project Coordination, and Web Development across Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India.

Security Compliance Encryption & Key Management Microsoft Purview NIST Framework Project Coordination Data Analysis API Integration AI Generalist Generative AI
4
Countries Worked
10+
Years Experience
2
Open Source Projects
2
Degrees
02 // Experience

Global Footprint

Australia
Australia
Infosys Technologies (Australia) — Senior Associate Sep 2021 – Present
Cyber Security Analyst BHP
  • Supported security and risk initiatives within BHP's large, complex enterprise environment, contributing to consistent delivery of security activities aligned to organisational standards and industry-recognised practices.
  • Assisted in the assessment and uplift of security controls by reviewing deviation requests against policy, escalating non-compliant items through appropriate governance pathways, and ensuring alignment with internal frameworks.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders across technology, risk and business teams — gathering requirements, clarifying security expectations, and supporting informed decision-making on user-reported security matters.
  • Contributed to the preparation of security artefacts including risk summaries, operational documentation, and weekly & monthly status reporting consolidated for internal review and governance purposes.
  • Investigated and remediated unsecured credentials at enterprise scale using Microsoft Purview, supporting credential-hygiene activities and helping reduce credential-leak exposure across BHP's Microsoft 365 estate.
  • Maintained incident records aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Identify · Protect · Detect · Respond · Recover), enabling consistent classification and providing leadership with an audit-ready compliance view.
  • Supported delivery of proactive security uplift initiatives including enterprise-wide password strength assessments — contributing to scheduling, technical coordination, and stakeholder communications.
  • Operated effectively within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and alignment with enterprise policies and procedures.

Project Coordinator / Release Architect Telstra
  • Supported delivery of Telstra's enterprise security uplift programme, contributing to coordinated execution of cryptographic and interface-hardening initiatives aligned to organisational standards.
  • Led scope definition activities for the encryption uplift project — working with engineering and architecture teams to identify non-secure interfaces, document risks, and recommend appropriate encryption strategies.
  • Coordinated end-to-end delivery of 4K encryption key creation, installation, and validation across SFTP interfaces, managing technical dependencies, vendor coordination, and testing cycles.
  • Drove the uplift of 1K to 4K encryption keys across multiple SFTP interfaces — running daily stand-ups with internal technical teams and external vendors to maintain delivery momentum and resolve blockers.
  • Investigated encryption options for MQ interfaces, documenting legacy software compatibility constraints and providing structured analysis to support informed decision-making on remediation pathways.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders across engineering, vendor management, and risk teams to align technical implementation with broader release and governance frameworks.
  • Operated effectively within a complex, mission-critical telecommunications environment, maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, and alignment with enterprise change-management procedures.

Business / Data Analyst TGE · Toll Group
  • Supported business and data analytics activities within Toll Group's enterprise asset management environment, contributing to consistent reporting and operational decision-making aligned to organisational standards.
  • Assisted in the optimisation of asset management processes by analysing operational data, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending practical improvements to support business outcomes.
  • Contributed to the preparation of analytical artefacts including dashboards, status reports, and management summaries that informed senior leadership's strategic decision-making.
  • Automated the consolidation of daily vendor reporting into a single comprehensive document — streamlining the review process and reducing manual effort across the operations team.
  • Conducted comparative analysis of asset data against SOTI (device management system), identifying licensing and inventory gaps and helping recover unused licences for reallocation.
  • Supported optimisation activities across infrastructure assets including servers, routers, virtual machines, and wireless access points — contributing to improved utilisation and asset visibility.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders across operations, vendor management, and senior leadership to ensure analytical outputs aligned to business priorities.
Baseline Security Clearance — Active since June 2023
Vodafone Australia — Retail Store Associate / Store Manager Jun 2017 – Sep 2021
  • Operated effectively as Retail Store Associate and subsequently Store Manager across multiple Vodafone Australia retail locations in Melbourne, contributing to consistent service delivery and operational performance aligned to Vodafone's standards.
  • Supported delivery of in-store technical operations including device configuration, software upgrades, and data migration activities — ensuring continuity of customer device functionality and zero data loss across servicing engagements.
  • Configured and maintained in-store IT infrastructure including laptops, network devices, printers, scanners and modems — performing clean operating system installations and whitelisting static IPs in line with corporate standards.
  • Investigated and resolved complex billing and network connectivity issues, contributing to improved customer retention and overall service satisfaction outcomes.
  • Collaborated closely with store team members and back-office support functions to coordinate query resolution, technical handovers, and a consistent customer experience.
  • Built effective working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders through clear communication, reliability, and a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.
United Arab Emirates
UAE
Pearl Information Systems — Project Manager (Web Development) Nov 2014 – Jan 2016
  • Led end-to-end delivery of dynamic websites, CMS platforms, SEO initiatives, and web-based ERP systems built on ASP.NET, HTML5, JavaScript and Power BI — supporting clients across multiple industries with tailored web solutions.
  • Owned client engagement activities including requirements gathering, budget negotiation, timeline planning, and post-delivery support agreements — building strong stakeholder relationships across the project lifecycle.
  • Contributed actively to development and testing alongside the technical team, ensuring deliverables consistently met client specifications and quality expectations.
  • Coordinated cross-functional resourcing across designers, developers, and testers, managing dependencies and resolving blockers to keep projects on schedule.
  • Provided ongoing maintenance and on-site support including PC and laptop setup, network configuration, and software installation — sustaining client satisfaction beyond initial delivery.
  • Operated effectively within a fast-paced consulting environment, balancing technical participation with project leadership across concurrent client engagements.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
IBN SINA (A SABIC Company) — Administrative & Technical Assistant Apr 2014 – Oct 2014
  • Supported daily IT operations across the organisation by maintaining computer systems, networking infrastructure, and core software environments — helping ensure consistent business continuity.
  • Provided first-line technical support to staff, troubleshooting hardware and software issues and coordinating with external vendors where escalation was required.
  • Handled administrative duties including budgeting, monthly expense reporting, payroll updates, and meeting coordination — supporting smooth day-to-day office operations.
  • Operated effectively within a regulated industrial environment as part of a SABIC affiliate, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality across both technical and administrative responsibilities.
  • Collaborated closely with IT, operations, and administration teams through clear communication and a pragmatic, support-focused approach.
India
India
CCS Technologies — SAP ABAP Consultant Aug 2012 – Jan 2014
  • Developed custom SAP ABAP solutions including Module Pool programming, ALV reports (interactive and classical), and Smart Forms for printing and PDF generation — supporting client business requirements across multiple SAP modules.
  • Delivered key projects including the Authorization Allocation System, Receipt Damage Report, Reel Tracking System, and Request for Quotation module — taking each from requirements through to deployment.
  • Collaborated closely with functional consultants and business analysts to translate functional specifications into technical designs and working solutions.
  • Contributed to peer code reviews, testing cycles, and technical documentation — ensuring deliverables met enterprise quality and maintainability standards.
  • Operated effectively within a fast-paced consulting environment, balancing concurrent client requirements with consistent delivery quality.
03 // Skills

Technical Arsenal

Cyber Security
Kali Linux Splunk Wireshark
CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Network+
Operating Systems
Windows macOS Linux
iOS Android
Back-End Technologies
Java Python
Mulesoft C#
Front-End Technologies
HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript
JSON SEO
Database & Servers
SQL Oracle PostgreSQL
ChromaDB
Certifications
Azure CyberArk
Resources & Tools
WordPress Ubuntu GitHub
VS Code Eclipse
AI / Generative AI
Claude ChatGPT Gemini Grok
DeepSeek OpenRouter Cursor
04 // Ventures

Synvoya — AI-First Product Studio

Synvoya
AI-First Product Studio · Solo Venture
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Cerebro MCP
Open-source MCP server enabling natural language interaction with your terminal — no CLI syntax required.
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Smart Alerts Pro
iOS & Android app for intelligent reminders — streaks, bills, habits. Autonomous alerts that work for you.
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Daily AI News
Concise daily updates on AI developments, tools and technology — curated for practitioners and enthusiasts.
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05 // Achievements

Notable Milestones

Crypto.com
Crypto.com Brand Ambassador

Officially represented CRYPTO.COM as a Brand Ambassador (2020–2023).

La Trobe
Best Wireless Project — La Trobe University

Final Year Project on Wireless Site Improvement selected as the best wireless project of the Department. Presented at La Trobe's 25th Annual Engineering & IT Showcase.

Resurrection Remix
Android ROM Developer

Official developer/maintainer of Resurrection Remix (Android Nougat & Marshmallow) for Samsung Galaxy Note II. Installation videos viewed 92K+ and 41K+ times.

XDA Developers
XDA-Developers Senior Member

Recognised as Senior Member of XDA-Developers Forum for contributions to the Android custom ROM community.

06 // Education

Academic Background

La Trobe University
La Trobe University, Australia
Master of Information & Communication Technology
VTU India
Visvesvaraya Technology University, India
Bachelor of Engineering — Computer Science