Sargun Walia
About Sargun Walia
Sargun Walia is a Technology Specialist in Security at TELUS, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Current Role at TELUS
Sargun Walia is currently employed as a Technology Specialist - Security at TELUS. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, she contributes her expertise in security technologies to one of Canada's largest telecommunications companies. At TELUS, her responsibilities likely encompass managing and enhancing the security infrastructure to protect organizational data and networks.
Professional Experience at Nokia
Sargun Walia previously worked as a Malware Research Analyst Co-Op at Nokia for seven months, from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure in Victoria, BC, she specialized in malware analysis, acquiring hands-on experience in identifying and mitigating malware threats. This role provided her with practical skills essential for her current position in the field of security.
Experience with HighTechU
From 2020 to 2021, Sargun Walia served as a Student Facilitator at HighTechU in Victoria, BC. In this capacity, she mentored and guided students on technology-focused projects. Her role involved providing support and direction to students as they navigated complex technological challenges, fostering an environment conducive to learning and innovation.
Academic and Administrative Roles at University of Victoria
Sargun Walia held multiple positions at the University of Victoria. In 2020, she worked for two months as an Administrative Assistant, handling various administrative tasks to support university operations. Prior to this, she was a Graduate Teaching Assistant in 2019 for three months, where she aided in the instruction and grading of coursework for engineering students.
Educational Background in Engineering
Sargun Walia completed her Master of Engineering (MEng) in Telecommunication and Information Security from the University of Victoria, a two-year program running from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, which she earned after four years of study from 2015 to 2019.
Early Career and Internship at Altran
In 2019, Sargun Walia undertook a five-month internship as a Software Engineer Intern at Altran in Gurgaon, India. Her role involved various software development and engineering projects, which laid the foundation for her technical expertise and subsequent career in technology and security.