I’m Anthony David, a cybersecurity engineer who graduated from HEIG-VD and is passionate about data protection, systems defence and the development of reliable, secure solutions.
Trained in computer engineering with a specialisation in security, I have worked on projects ranging from SIEM threat detection to RGPD compliance, via the development of Python tools.
🎯 I’m looking for a junior position or internship in cybersecurity. Curious and adaptable, I’m also open to other opportunities in IT engineering, as long as they allow me to develop in a stimulating technical environment.
I stand out for my rigour, my curiosity and my commitment to ethical and accessible technology.
🎓 Education
🎓 Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Computer Science and Communication Systems
HEIG-VD – School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud, Yverdon-les-Bains
📍 September 2020 – June 2025
🎯 Specialization: Cybersecurity
🌍 International Exchange Semester
Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), Gatineau – Canada 📍 August – December 2024
Main courses:
- Behavioral Cybersecurity
- Cloud and Web Services Security
- Applied Cryptography
- Cyber Threat Intelligence & Risk Analysis
🏫 Professional Maturity Diploma (TASV)
Technical and Vocational School of Lausanne (ETML)
📍 August 2018 – July 2020
🎯 Specialization: Technology, Architecture, and Life Sciences
💻 Federal Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma in IT
EPSIC – Lausanne 📍 August 2013 – July 2017
💼 Work Experience
🖥️ IT Support Consultant
BMS Building Materials Switzerland – St-Légier 🗓️ June 2023 – August 2024 📍 Part-time role alongside studies
Actively involved in technical support within a hybrid environment, collaborating with global IT teams.
- Level 1 & 2 support: troubleshooting, incident resolution, user assistance
- Setup and configuration of workstations, printers, and peripherals
- Coordination with IT teams across German-speaking Switzerland and other subsidiaries
- Contribution to internal projects (migrations, asset inventory, documentation)
🧰 Technical Support Specialist
Reyl & Cie SA – Geneva
🗓️ April – July 2021
📍 Temporary assignment during studies
Participated in the deployment of a new company-wide IT infrastructure.
- Installation and rollout of new user workstations
- Onboarding and training of employees on new equipment
- Post-migration technical support and incident management
- Collaboration with the central IT department
🧑🔧 IT Technician
Varisystems SA – Crissier
🗓️ August 2017 – July 2020
Provided IT support and consulting services to SMEs across diverse sectors (education, healthcare, industry, services).
- Level 1 & 2 support on-site and remotely
- Troubleshooting of hardware, software, servers, and networks
- Installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT equipment
- Systems administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, messaging)
- Involvement in various projects (deployments, infrastructure redesigns, audits)
- Technical documentation and strategic advisory for clients
🛠️ Technical Skills
🔐 Cybersecurity
- SIEM (Splunk, ELK, Wazuh), EDR, NDR, SOAR
- TTPs, IoCs, threat detection
- Authentication (SSO, MFA, PKI)
- Reverse engineering, exploit development
- OSINT, threat intelligence
💻 Development & Systems
- Languages: Python, Rust, C/C++, Java, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript
- Operating systems: Linux, Windows, Android
- Containers: Docker
- Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure
- Networking: VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, logging
🔒 Cryptography
- RSA, AES, ChaCha20, Diffie-Hellman, ECDSA, EdDSA, PKI
🚀 Notable Projects
Scanalyze – Shopping Receipt Tracker App
Developed during the HEIG-VD Summer University (2023)
- Cross-platform: Python backend, JavaScript frontend, Kotlin mobile app
- OCR, fuzzy matching, deployed on AWS
- Open-source project on GitHub
Home Cyber Lab – Personal Cybersecurity Lab
Personal project, 2023–2025
Objective: Build a realistic environment to test tools, develop offensive/defensive skills, and practice incident analysis.
Set up a full-featured cybersecurity lab for experimentation and continuous learning:
- 💻 Virtual machines (Linux, Windows)
- 🔍 Network analysis: Snort, Suricata, Zeek, Wireshark, Brim
- 🔐 Defensive security: ELK stack, Wazuh, Sysmon
- 🧬 Forensics: Autopsy, Volatility, Eric Zimmerman’s Tools, etc.
- 🎯 Offensive tools: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nmap
- 🕵️♂️ Malware analysis environment (sandboxing, monitoring, isolation)
🌟 Leadership & Involvement
President of Y-CTF Club (2022–2024)
Ethical hacking club at HEIG-VD
Organized Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, conferences, and technical workshops. Actively promoted ethical hacking and cybersecurity awareness among students.
HEIG-VD Student Council
Participated in academic governance and initiatives to improve campus life.
Member of the Campus Commission.
🥁 Personal Interests
🎶 Percussionist in various ensembles
🎉 Organizer of cultural and musical events
🎿 Alpine skiing & hiking
🤝 Volunteer Involvement
💬 Communications manager (website, social media, newsletters) for:
🛠️ Leadership roles in music ensembles:
- Member of the committee
- Member of the music commission (programming & repertoire planning)
- Archivist (managing sheet music and musical equipment)