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Resilient. Analytical.
Committed to Service.

Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) candidate combining CBRNE certifications, cybersecurity experience, and 16 years of martial arts discipline. After surviving an unprovoked hate crime and defending against a home intrusion, I redirected a computer science background toward proactive risk identification and public safety. Multilingual (English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati) with proven composure under pressure.

Distinctive Edge

Lived resilience + systems thinking + multilingual communication. Targeting Intelligence Support / Public Safety Analyst roles with CBSA, CSIS, and federal agencies. Prepared for security clearance processes.

Ikjot Singh Profile
ACTIVE

Long-Term Trajectory

Career Aspirations

Targeting an Intelligence Support or Public Safety Analyst role within the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) or the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Focused on translating complex information into actionable intelligence to prevent harm and protect communities at critical infrastructure points.

Core Value: Seva (Service)

Guided by the philosophy instilled by my grandmother: "You find God in performing seva (selfless service) for others."

Public safety is a responsibility and a sacrifice, not a position of power. Every decision and action is grounded in this commitment to serve, not to dominate.

Transferable Skills

Systems Thinking & Analytical Communication

STAR
Situation

Preparing for complex Bachelor of Public Safety final exams requiring the synthesis of dense rules and technical regulations.

Task

Review complex research topics and explain findings in a clear, interactive manner to improve retention and understanding.

Action

Designed and programmed complex interactive learning flow charts and videos that mapped out how information flows, how systems are interconnected, and how weaknesses create cascading risks.

Result

Mastered the concepts personally and distributed the interactive tools to my study group, directly resulting in peers achieving higher-than-expected grades.

Incident Analysis & Professional Briefing

STAR
Situation

Assigned a critical incident analysis presentation in Police Foundations coursework.

Task

Analyze a complex event, identify risk indicators, and deliver a clear, concise operational briefing.

Action

Organized the information logically, prioritizing actionable intelligence over lengthy explanations, and delivered the findings with calm professionalism.

Result

Received excellent feedback from instructors for professional clarity, precision, and the ability to communicate decisions based strictly on risk rather than assumptions.

Volunteer Service

Caldwell Family Services

Committed numerous volunteer hours assisting across departments, including extensive kitchen prep and meal coordination for local families.

Caldwell Family Services Volunteer Work

Community Service in Action

Gurudwara Seva

Regular, dedicated volunteer work focused on cleaning, maintenance, and dishwashing to support the community langar, directly applying my philosophy of selfless service.

Gurudwara Seva Community Work

Selfless Service & Community Care

Community Service Reflection

STAR
Situation

Diverse community members relying on local food banks and service centers.

Task

Coordinate volunteers and manage frontline food service operations.

Action

Provided clear instructions to volunteer teams, confirmed understanding, and adapted communication styles to build trust with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Result

Streamlined volunteer coordination, improved service efficiency, and built meaningful trust with community members from varied cultural backgrounds.

Certifications & Technical Achievement

CBRNE Expertise

STAR
Situation

Public safety threats involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and CBRNE hazards require specialized technical knowledge and rapid threat assessment protocols.

Task

Obtain advanced certifications in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive threat assessment and emergency response.

Action

Completed 18+ hours of intensive FEMA/TEEX and SPCHTC training, mastering hazard identification, decontamination protocols, and incident command integration.

Result

Developed a reusable technical framework for rapid hazard identification and risk communication, now applicable to intelligence analysis and threat prevention.

πŸ“‹ Certificate: FEMA/TEEX CBRNE Certification (18+ hours)
Bioterrorism Certificate

Bioterrorism

Terrorism Awareness Certificate

Terrorism Awareness

Chemical Response Certificate

Chemical Response

Radiological Events Certificate

Radiological Events

Cybersecurity Architecture

STAR
Situation

The Minerva 2k12 National Symposium featured an elite ethical hacking competition requiring advanced systems thinking and vulnerability analysis.

Task

Compete against national teams to identify, document, and resolve critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities under time constraints.

Action

Applied systems thinking principles to conduct forensic analysis, mapped attack vectors, hardened network architecture, and documented remediation strategies.

Result

Secured 1st Place Nationally, demonstrating mastery of threat analysis, system design, and proactive defense strategies applicable to intelligence and infrastructure protection.

πŸ† Award: Minerva 2k12 β€” 1st Place National Winner
Cybersecurity Excellence Certificate

Cybersecurity Achievement Recognition

Leadership & Cultural Competency

Professional Reference

"Outstanding reliability and leadership under pressure. Demonstrated exceptional ability to navigate complex cultural contexts with genuine respect and commitment to community service."

Shayanne Keeper

Native Northwest

Indigenous Advocacy

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG)
Active participant in Indigenous awareness initiatives and reconciliation efforts.

Every Child Matters Day
Supported cultural awareness campaigns honoring Indigenous children and families.

Employee Mentorship
Guided new team members through professional development with cultural sensitivity and actionable leadership.

Indigenous Advocacy Community Work

Community Advocacy & Cultural Leadership