Work Experience

Security Analyst I

Novacoast Inc., Wichita, KS (Nov 2024 – Present)

  • Monitor and analyze security events across multiple SIEM platforms including Splunk Enterprise Security, IBM Qradar, CrowdStrike LogScale and LogRhythm.
  • Perform threat hunting and IR using OSINT and IOC correlation.
  • Investigate data loss prevention violations and implement preventive measures using Proofpoint and Forcepoint DLP.
  • Create detailed documentation for incident investigations along with mitigation recommendations.
  • Collaborate with team members on case reviews, and contribute to the improvement of security operations workflow.

Network Protocols & Security Tutor

DePaul University, Chicago, IL (Apr 2024 - Jun 2024)

  • Guided over 40 students through networking and security topics.
  • Diagnosed and resolved complex lab issues including misconfigured VPNs, ACLs, and IP setups.

Network Security Teaching Assistant

DePaul University, Chicago, IL (Jan 2024 - Mar 2024)

  • Designed and implemented secure network architectures in lab environments using Cisco Modelling Labs.
  • Developed automated grading scripts for evaluating student network configurations in Cisco Packet Tracer.
  • Provided mentorship in network security protocols and network security principles

Graduate Assistant

Asset-Based Community Development Institute, Chicago, IL (Feb 2023 - Apr 2024)

  • Implemented access controls on a shared drive for 40 members
  • Monitored online community, detecting and responding to 3 malicious actors
  • Trained 15 co-workers on security best practices, increasing awareness by 30%

Grapic Design team lead

Hope Organization, Coimbatore, India (Apr 2020 - Aug 2022)

  • Led a 3-member graphic design team, managing marketing materials for fundraising events that raised over 500,000 INR
  • Conducted local surveys to assess and address societal issues, informing organization’s initiatives
  • Oversaw design and production of promotional materials for multiple successful fundraising events
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align graphic design with organizational goals and event themes

Office Administrator

Rajkot Machine Tools, Coimbatore, India (Dec 2020 - Jul 2022)

  • Managed office administration, finance, and accounting tasks while maintaining company’s IT asset inventory
  • Coordinated logistics for supply and delivery of industrial engineering equipment, ensuring timely shipments
  • Assisted in industrial equipment installation by configuring Industrial Control Systems (ICS) including PLCs
  • Streamlined administrative processes, improving overall office efficiency and productivity

Web Development Intern

Lakshmi Communications, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India (Jul 2020 - Dec 2020)

  • Collaborated on 10 successful web development projects as part of a 6-member team
  • Translated client requirements into design concepts for 15+ projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction
  • Led technical discovery phase for 5 projects, resulting in optimized web application solutions
  • Gained hands-on experience in front-end and back-end web development technologies

Skills

  • Offensive Security: Active Directory Exploitation (Pass-the-Hash, Golden Ticket, Kerberoasting), Web Application Penetration Testing, Privilege Escalation (Windows & Linux), Vulnerability Scanning, Network Traffic Analysis, Password Cracking, Reconnaissance.
  • Programming: Python, C++, SQL, Bash
  • Security Tools: Metasploit Framework, Nmap, Mimikatz, Hashcat, John the Ripper, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nikto, Dirb, Responder, Msfvenom, Hydra, OWASP Amass, OWASP Zap, Nessus, OpenVAS, Snort, Suricata, Ettercap, LOIC (Low Orbit Ion Cannon).
  • Systems & Platforms: Linux, Windows, MacOS, Cisco IOS, AWS (EC2, S3, VPC), Azure, Docker, VMWare Horizon
  • Frameworks: NIST, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CIS, SCF, MITRE ATT&CK
  • SIEM & DLP: Splunk ES, IBM QRadar, CrowdStrike LogScale, Exabeam, LogRhythm, Proofpoint, Forcepoint.

Education

  • MS in Cybersecurity - DePaul University, Chicago (GPA: 3.97/4.0)
  • BS in Computer Science - PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore (CGPA 6.7/10.0)

Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (In Progress)
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (May 2024) (View Certificate)
  • Google Cyber Security Certified Professional (Coursera) (Jul 2023) (View Certificate)

Courses

Lab and Projects

Active Directory Penetration Testing Lab

  • Simulated a domain compromise using multi-stage AD attacks with mimikatz.
  • Captured and cracked Net-NTLMv2 hashes using Responder and Hashcat.
  • Leveraged MS14-068 vulnerability to escalate privileges and extract the KRBTGT hash.

Web Application & Network Penetration Testing Lab

  • Conducted comprehensive enumeration of web servers using Nmap, Dirb, and Nikto to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
  • Identified and exploited a file upload vulnerability via HTTP PUT method to achieve RCE using a PHP webshell.
  • Generated custom ELF payloads using msfvenom and maintained access via Meterpreter sessions.
  • Escalated privileges to root on Linux systems using post-exploitation metasploit modules.

Offensive Security & Exploitation Lab (Windows & Linux)

  • Utilized the Metasploit Framework to gain system-level access by exploiting the MS08-067 vulnerability on a Windows Server 2003 machine.
  • Performed privilege escalation via token impersonation with incognito.
  • Executed brute-force password attacks against FTP service using Hydra with custom wordlist.
  • Dumped and cracked password hashes from Windows SAM and NTDS.dit files using Impacket-secretsdump and John the Ripper.

SCADA and IoT Security Lab

  • Used Nmap and LOIC to enumerate and disrupt simulated SCADA processes.
  • Executed ARP poisoning with Ettercap to intercept and modify ModBus traffic.
  • Analyzed firmware with Binwalk and Firmwalker to extract secrets.
  • Deployed Snort with custom rules to detect Nmap and DoS activity.
  • Secured ModBus traffic using an IPSec VPN (StrongSwan with ESP in tunnel/transport mode).

Reports and Papers