Yawar Zaidi
Oldham,Greater Manchester
Summary
Motivated Computer Science with Cybersecurity student with a growing interest in cybersecurity principles, system security, and ethical computing. Nearly three years of professional experience in a fast-paced environment alongside university studies has strengthened my discipline, communication, and ability to manage competing priorities. Actively building technical skills through coursework and projects, and seeking internship opportunities to gain practical industry experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Team assistant
Greggs
Manchester, Greater Manchester
03.2023 - Current
- Managed daily tasks efficiently, contributing to overall team success.
- Managed high-stakes situations calmly, minimising disruptions in workflow.
- Facilitated smooth communication for better teamwork.
- Participated actively in brainstorming sessions; provided useful suggestions that were implemented successfully.
- Handled confidential information discretely ensuring no breach of trust or protocol occurred.
- Collaborated with the team leader for efficient task delegation.
Linux Data Handling
Project based experience
Manchester
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Used Linux command-line tools to import and export data files
- Navigated file systems and managed directories efficiently
- Developed familiarity with Linux environments and basic shell commands
- Strengthened my understanding of operating system-level data handling
Database development project
Family business
Manchester
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed and implemented a database system to support business operations
- Structured and managed data to improve organisation and accessibility
- Considered data integrity, accuracy, and reliability throughout development
- Gained experience working with real requirements and stakeholder needs
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Cybesecurity
University of Salford
Salford 09.2025 -
A-Levels - Mathametics, Computer Science, Chemistry
Xaverian College
Manchester 09.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
- Python
- Goal setting and achieving
- HTML, CSS
- SQL database operation
- Ethical judgement
- C coding familiarity
- Strategic planning techniques
- Linux
- Problem Solving
- Adapting to new technologies
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
Affiliations
- Fitness, Sports, Puzzle games, Coding
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - BSc(Hons) Computer Science with Cybesecurity
University of Salford
09.2025 -
Linux Data Handling
Project based experience
06.2024 - 09.2024
Team assistant
Greggs
03.2023 - Current
Database development project
Family business
05.2022 - 01.2023
A-Levels - Mathametics, Computer Science, Chemistry
Xaverian College
09.2021 - 06.2023