Engineering - Nivi
Meet Go Girl’s Engineer:
NIVI
Studies
Master of Cyber Security
Bachelor of Computer Engineering
Current role
Cyber GRC Lead
Role Description
I'm a Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Lead with extensive experience in aligning cybersecurity practices with business objectives. I specialize in driving risk management, compliance initiatives, and governance frameworks that strengthen security postures. Currently focused on maturing security frameworks, uplifting compliance standards, and fostering a risk-aware culture within organisation.
Watch Video 1
“Up until year 10, I didn’t like Mathematics. It is something that needs to be approached in a practical way; there is a logic behind it. Once I approached it like that, I started liking math ”
Go Girl chatted to our very own engineering whiz, Nivi about her journey from school to now, what she learnt along the way, and who she’s become. Tanu is passionate about engineering and tech, and it was great for her to think about when she was in school, and what advice she’d give to her younger self. Nivi has made it her life’s work to inspire others into a career in engineering, and hopes to inspire other Go Girls!
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“Networking with people and using your LinkedIn profile is a big help to open door and opportunities in your career! ”
Go Girl Interview with Tanu
Tell us about yourself? What do you enjoy?
I enjoy reading
What subjects did you like in high school?
Biology, Chemistry, Geography.
Disliked subjects in high school: Mathematics (until grade 10)
When did you realise WHAT you wanted to do in your career?
It wasn’t until the third year of my Bachelor degree that I realised there is more in Computer Science that I can get into, such as Cyber Security - because I was doing assignments and attending lectures with guest speakers who worked in that area. I did a lot of research and found out there’s a lot of areas within Cyber security I could go into also, such as Pen Testing, Governance, Risk, etc. And I realised I could do a Master degree in Cyber Security, so I pursued that pathway
Who inspires you?
My mother. She is the main reason I did my post-graduation, as she always ensured we had access to education and she regretted not doing hers; she had a difficult journey. Education is the one thing that will always be helpful for you in life, it should be accessible to everyone, and whilst it isn’t always easy, it will never go away, so is something for you to fall back on
What advice would you give to your younger self?
When I was younger, I was so focused on being the top of the class and getting the best marks, I didn’t get into any sports, or hobbies, and I wish I did. Getting into other activities, to be an outlet, would have let me enjoy myself and helped put my mind at ease when I was feeling stressed or feeling pressure. Your mental health is just as important to look after, and stress is something I struggle with sometimes even now, I can’t concentrate on more than one thing at a time
Don’t worry about where you are going to be in life. Your career can change. You won’t always stick to the same path. I used to feel the constant pressure to always think about my career, but I didn’t realise it would change so often, and everything would be ok
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