Cybersecurity Analyst candidate in College Park, Maryland, United States

Summary

As a dedicated Cybersecurity professional, I have demonstrated my expertise through impactful experiences and noteworthy achievements:

Professional Experience:

1. Axle Informatics, North Bethesda, MD - Cybersecurity Research Associate (June August 2023):
- Collaborated with the DevOps team to establish a robust DevSecOps framework, integrating security features seamlessly.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FedRAMP, FISMA), actively supporting cross-functional teams.
- Optimized AWS security posture, including IAM, VPNs, storage, auditing, and monitoring, enhancing overall security.
- Contributed to Systems security Design and Review, emphasizing Vulnerability Management, Compliance, AWS Security Hub, and firewall management.

2. DOTC Technologies, Hyderabad, India - Computer Forensic Intern (July December 2021):
- Conducted digital forensics investigations using ProDiscover Forensic Suite, analyzing evidence and providing valuable insights.
- Demonstrated proficiency in supporting computer forensics investigations, maintaining data integrity during analysis.

Key Projects:

1. Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, and Secure Code Review for Open-Source Applications (May 2023):
- Performed comprehensive penetration testing on the 'Oscar' open-source e-commerce web application, employing threat modeling and scanning techniques.
- Conducted manual secure code reviews, identified vulnerabilities, and recommended code-hardening measures.

2. Design Optimization of 'Cobra Kai' Web Application for Cloud Migration (December 2022):
- Engineered a secure and optimized solutions architecture for the on-prem-based web application, migrating to AWS cloud.
- Emphasized application security, focusing on DDOS protection, scalability, resilience, and PCI compliance.

3. Malware Analysis and Decryption (December 2022):
- Conducted in-depth analysis of a disk to extract insights and decrypt the final version of malware, uncovering concealed messages.

4. Evaluation of Security Posture (Information Assurance) (May 2022):
- Performed risk assessment, proposing solutions like rate limiting, business continuity management, and SIEM implementation.

Education:

- University of Maryland, College Park (January 2022 December 2023):
Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity GPA of 3.6/4.0

- CMR Engineering College, Hyderabad, India (August 2017 May 2021):
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering CGPA of 3.3/4.0

Technical Skills:
- Proficient in security and privacy skills, programming languages (Python, SQL, Java), and various tools (Metasploit, Nessus, Splunk).
- Well-versed in web technologies, application security, and operating systems (Kali Linux, Ubuntu, Windows).

Certifications:
- COMPTIA Security+
- Splunk Fundamentals by Splunk
- AWS Solutions Architect (Ongoing)

This overview highlights my commitment to cybersecurity excellence, showcasing a blend of practical experience, academic achievements, and technical proficiency.

Expectations

As I approach graduation in December 2023, I am seeking a new job where I can apply and further develop the knowledge and skills acquired during my academic journey. Eager to transition from theory to practice, I am enthusiastic about contributing to real-world projects and challenges in a professional setting. My goal is to leverage my educational background in cybersecurity, hands-on experience in areas such as penetration testing and secure code review, and proficiency in industry-standard tools and frameworks to make a meaningful impact. I am excited to embrace new opportunities, collaborate with industry professionals, and continue my journey of growth and learning in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.