Education
Bachelor of Technology (Computing)
RMIT University
December 2010
Foundation Course
La Trobe International College
Sept 2007 – Dec 2008
TAFE
Certificate IV in Cybersecurity
Melbourne Polytechnic
December 2024
Industry Certifications
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – ISC2 Feb 2025 (Expires: Feb 2028)
- AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals Aug 2024 (Expires: N/A)
https://learn.microsoft.com/api/credentials/share/en-us/BijalThanawala-8862/F6F9AEA2BE1F5C60?sharingId=EA8EF4C91DB44184
Industry certifications held once (expired)
- CompTIA Linux+ Feb 2022 (Expired: Feb 2025)
- LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator) Oct 2015 (Expired: Oct 2017)
- LPIC-1 (Linux Professional Institute) Oct 2013 (Expired: Oct 2018)
- CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry-level Technician) Feb 2009 (Expired: Feb 2011)
- Algorithms: Design and Analysis, Part 1 (Coursera) Apr 2012 (Retired)
Set yourself free from this loop –
“I am great because I have opinions” &
“I need to have opinions because I am great”.
You can do better.


