Ummey Humayra Poney
About Ummey Humayra Poney
Ummey Humayra Poney is a System Analyst II at TELUS, specializing in Google Cloud Platform, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and network operations.
Current Position at TELUS
Ummey Humayra Poney serves as a System Analyst II specializing in the Google Cloud Platform at TELUS in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is responsible for analyzing system requirements and ensuring the effective deployment of cloud solutions using the Google Cloud infrastructure.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining TELUS, Ummey Humayra Poney held various positions in the IT and telecommunications sectors. She worked at NovoCom Limited for seven years as a Presales Engineer in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Prior to that, she served as a System Engineer in Core Network Operations at NovoTel Ltd for four years. Her career started at Signal Mountain Networks, Inc. as a Support Engineer, where she spent seven months.
Educational Background
Ummey Humayra Poney has a robust educational background in computer science and business. She earned a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering from Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (2003-2007). She also holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the Institute of Business Administration, DU, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2009-2013). Additionally, she has completed postgraduate studies in Network and System Security Analysis at George Brown College (2020) and an Accelerated Cybersecurity Training Program at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Ryerson University (2021).
Technical Expertise
Ummey Humayra Poney is proficient in multiple programming languages including C, Python, and Bash. She has hands-on experience with various cybersecurity tools such as FTK Imager, Autopsy, Volatility, and IDA Pro. She is also experienced in configuring and managing firewalls from Cisco and Fortinet. Her skills extend to using SIEM tools like SumoLogic and Splunk for security event management and utilizing reconnaissance tools such as Whois DB, Shodan, and VirusTotal.
Certifications and Professional Contributions
Ummey Humayra Poney holds multiple certifications in Sumo Logic, covering areas such as administration, search mastery, and security compliance. She has also contributed to the GIAC Advisory Board, working on improving certification programs. Additionally, she is skilled in virtualization technologies like VMware and Oracle VirtualBox, and is well-versed in cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.