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.
  • Execute threat hunting and incident response activities using Open-Source intelligence tools.
  • Investigate data loss prevention violations and implement preventive measures using Proofpoint and Forcepoint DLP.
  • Create detailed documentation for incident investigations and provide actionable security recommendations.
  • Collaborate with team members on case reviews, and also improve security operations workflow.

Network Protocols & Security Tutor

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

  • Provided technical tutoring for 40+ students in computer networks, network security, and cybersecurity courses
  • Resolved 50+ configuration errors in student labs
  • Assisted students in understanding networking and security concepts using real-world examples

Network Security Teaching Assistant

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

  • Verified network security configurations for 30 students’ labs weekly, maintaining 98% compliance
  • Troubleshot lab issues, improving average completion time by 15%
  • Provided detailed feedback on security configurations

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

  • Security Assessment & Incident Response: Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, threat detection
  • Network & Infrastructure Security: Firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM
  • Programming: Python, C++, SQL, JavaScript, Bash scripting
  • Security Tools: Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Splunk, Snort, Hydra, Hashcat
  • Systems & Platforms: Linux, Windows, Cisco IOS, AWS (EC2, S3, VPC), Docker, VMWare Horizon
  • Protocols & Standards: HTTPS, DNS, OSI, TCP/IP, UDP, VPN, NAT, SSH
  • Frameworks: NIST, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CIS, SCF, MITRE ATT&CK
  • SIEM and DLP: Splunk Enterprise Security, IBM Qradar, Microsoft Sentinel, 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 (Jul 2023) (View Certificate)

Courses

Projects and Papers