From Manual Testing to Cybersecurity: Advancing My Career in Cloud Security

Shivansh Kapoor

7+ Years of Experience

Senior Developer

Bread Financial

Senior Technology and Cyber Governance Analyst

Bread Financial

Introduction

My name is Shivansh Kapoor, and I am from Ferozepur, Punjab. After completing my B.Tech from SRM University, I began my professional journey in manual testing at Coforge in September 2018. As I gained experience in the field, I moved toward automation testing and recognized the importance of continuously upgrading my skills to progress in my career. Over time, I developed an interest in cybersecurity, which opened up a new direction for my professional growth.

Reason to Upskill

As the technology landscape continued to evolve, I realized that expanding my technical expertise was essential to staying competitive. While working in manual and automation testing, I became increasingly interested in cybersecurity, a field that I found both challenging and exciting. Although I did not have formal training in cybersecurity, I wanted to explore the domain and bridge my knowledge gaps. This motivated me to pursue cybersecurity training with Simplilearn, strengthen my technical foundation, and prepare for opportunities in this growing field.

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Choosing Simplilearn

I chose Simplilearn to gain structured knowledge and practical exposure to cybersecurity. I was looking for a learning experience that would help me understand complex security concepts while building skills that I could apply in real-world professional settings. The best thing about the program was the structured curriculum, hands-on projects, and live sessions with industry experts aligned with my goal of developing expertise and moving toward a cybersecurity-focused role.

Experience with the Program

I had the best learning experience with Simplilearn’s AI-Integrated Cyber Security Expert Master’s Program, particularly because of the hands-on projects and live sessions with industry experts. The opportunity to interact directly with trainers, ask questions, and receive personalized feedback helped me develop a deeper understanding of cybersecurity concepts. The structured approach made complex topics easier to grasp and allowed me to build my knowledge progressively. The practical learning components also helped me connect theoretical concepts with real-world security challenges and apply my learning with greater confidence.

Impact

Completing cybersecurity certifications through Simplilearn gave me the confidence to shift my professional focus toward cybersecurity and risk management. I went on to pursue certifications including CompTIA, CH, and CISSP, further expanding my technical skill set. The knowledge and hands-on experience I gained helped me move from manual testing into cloud security, with a focus on AWS. In this new direction, I successfully managed three projects and received recognition for my contributions. This progress led to a promotion and a significant salary increase, marking an important milestone in my career. The learning journey helped me broaden my expertise, take on greater responsibilities, and build a stronger foundation for continued growth in cybersecurity.

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