David Pazouki

David Pazouki

Cybersecurity Consultant

Protecting organizations through strategic security solutions, compliance frameworks, and innovative cyber defense implementations.

About

I'm a Cybersecurity Consultant at Deloitte Austria with a passion for building robust cyber defenses and helping organizations navigate complex security challenges. With an MSc in Cyber Security Management from University of Warwick and extensive hands-on experience, I specialize in security assessments, compliance frameworks, and DevSecOps implementations.

My expertise spans penetration testing, incident response, and developing cost-effective security solutions for organizations of all sizes. I'm particularly interested in making cybersecurity accessible to small and medium enterprises through innovative, budget-conscious approaches.

3+

Years Experience

6

Certifications

8

Major Projects

Experience

Cybersecurity Consultant

Deloitte Austria

Jan 2025 - Present

  • Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity maturity assessments using NIS2 and DORA frameworks
  • Lead OWASP SAMM security assessments and DevSecOps transformation roadmaps
  • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, reducing vulnerabilities in production

Cloud Migration & Implementation Associate

Accenture Austria

Mar 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Implemented ServiceNow Security Incident Response, improving resolution time by 25%
  • Led file storage system implementation across cross-functional teams
  • Founded AI Circle Austria, organizing workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions

Core Technologies & Data Science Intern

Karriere.at Austria

Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Developed RESTful APIs and microservices using Python and Java
  • Optimized internal services through automated monitoring and performance tuning
  • Streamlined CI/CD workflows, reducing manual deployment time

Featured Projects

Cost-Effective SOC for SMEs

Wazuh AWS SIEM

Open-source Security Operations Center solution tailored for small businesses. Integrated Wazuh, Graylog, TheHive, and MISP across AWS EC2 instances with automated threat detection workflows.

AI Compliance Assessment Tool

React LangChain MongoDB

Intelligent system to evaluate DORA and NIS2 compliance. Features conversational React frontend with dynamic questioning and detailed compliance reporting with actionable recommendations.

DevSecOps Pipeline Integration

GitHub Actions SonarQube OWASP ZAP

Enhanced CI/CD security with automated testing, static code analysis, and vulnerability scanning. Implemented secure secret management and automated issue tracking for security findings.

Blockchain Supply Chain Platform

Ethereum Solidity React

Decentralized application for transparent asset tracking. Developed smart contracts for automated supply chain processes and deployed distributed Ethereum nodes on AWS infrastructure.

Arrived - Geo-Alert Messaging App

Java Android GPS

Android app leveraging GPS geofencing to detect arrival within predefined locations. Automatically sends custom SMS alerts to selected contacts, enhancing location-based communication without manual input.

ScanIt - OCR Document Scanner

Flutter Dart OCR

Cross-platform mobile app performing Optical Character Recognition to capture text from images and convert documents into searchable PDFs. Built with Flutter for both Android and iOS platforms.

Polymarket Insights - Market Scraper

Python Selenium Telegram Bot

Selenium-based scraper monitoring Polymarket accounts for real-time market news. Integrated with Telegram Bot to deliver instant alerts on price fluctuations, optimizing trading strategies.

Draw Party - iOS Pictionary Game

Swift iOS iPad

Offline multiplayer drawing and guessing game designed for iPad. Enforces game rules by restricting letters and numbers, encouraging creative communication through sketches and drawings.

Skills & Expertise

Cybersecurity

Penetration Testing SIEM Management Incident Response Vulnerability Assessment Network Security Digital Forensics

Development

Python Java JavaScript Swift Dart Solidity React Flutter CI/CD Automation

Frameworks & Standards

ISO 27001 NIST Framework OWASP NIS2/DORA GDPR SOC 2

Mobile & Cross-Platform

Android Development iOS Development Flutter GPS/Geofencing OCR Integration Cross-Platform UI

Tools & Platforms

Wazuh ServiceNow SonarQube Nessus Jenkins OWASP ZAP Selenium Android Studio Xcode Telegram Bot API

Let's Connect

Interested in discussing cybersecurity challenges, collaboration opportunities, or just want to connect? I'd love to hear from you.

d.pazouki@protonmail.com
+43 6763741177
Vienna, Austria