Resume

Work Experience

Security Software Engineer

Maternal and Infant Health Equity Initiative Inc., Remote (Sep 2024 - Present)

Developing a secure WhatsApp chatbot for medical triage, aimed at reducing emergency response time by 40%.
Researching and planning the implementation of HIPAA-compliant encryption and access controls for health data.
Conducting comprehensive security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in the platform.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle.

Network Protocols & Security Tutor

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, 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

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, 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, Tamil Nadu, 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

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

CompTIA Security+ CE (May 2024) (View Certificate)
Google Cyber Security Certified Professional (Jul 2023) (View Certificate)

Courses

Attack and Defend your DFIR lab, Antisyphon Training (View Certificate)
SOC Core Skills, Antisyphon Training (View Certificate)
Applied Python Cryptography, EC-Council (View Certificate)

Projects and Papers

IoT Security Analysis and Penetration Testing (View Project Report)
Cybersecurity Automation Operations (View Github Repo for script) | (View the NATAS level 0-15 walkthrough guide)
Capstone Project - Network Intrusion Detection System in Home Network (View Project Report)
Computer Forensics Analysis of a suspect image with a malware (View Analysis Report)
A Comprehensive review of Issues, Challenges, and Enhancements in Network Forensics (View Paper)
A Comparative Analysis of Financial Cybersecurity Laws in the USA and Europe (View Paper)

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
Protocols & Standards: HTTPS, DNS, OSI, TCP/IP, UDP, VPN, NAT, SSH
Frameworks: NIST, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CIS, SCF, MITRE ATT&CK