Aspiring Security Analyst

Obsessed with computer viruses

I am a graduate student at Northeastern University, pursuing a master\'s degree in informatics focusing on cybersecurity. I have a strong background in computer engineering, having completed my bachelor\'s degree at P.P. Savani University and earned multiple certifications in ethical hacking, network security, and data science. I am an IT support assistant at Northeastern University\'s College of Professional Studies. I coordinate hardware and software installations, analyze asset management data, and provide technical support for various events. Previously, I interned as a cybersecurity intern at Gurugram Police and as an app developer intern at Tatvam Design Studio, where I learned about incident response, digital forensics, phishing, OSINT, blockchain, ransomware, and Flutter. I am passionate about cybersecurity and eager to join a dynamic, innovative team that values collaboration, learning, and problem-solving. I have experience working with professionals, complying with regulations, and presenting my findings clearly and concisely. I am always ready to take on new challenges and contribute to advancing the field.

What I’m working on

Wazuh Security Monitoring Lab Setup

Implemented a comprehensive security monitoring environment using Wazuh in a virtualized lab setting. Configured Wazuh manager and agents across multiple VMs for network and host security monitoring. Customized Wazuh rules for threat detection and configured real-time alerts via email and Slack for rapid incident response. Developed Kibana dashboards to visualize...

Projects

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Lab

Elastic Stack SIEM Configuration and Management: Successfully set up and configured Elastic Stack SIEM in a home lab environment. Demonstrated proficiency in deploying a Kali Linux VM, configuring Elastic Agents for log collection, and forwarding data to the SIEM for effective security event monitoring. Security Event Simulation and Analysis: Acquired...

Active Directory and Splunk Integration

Designed and implemented a virtualized Active Directory lab environment using Windows Server. Configured Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), created users, groups, and applied group policies for testing purposes. Installed and configured Splunk Enterprise for log management and monitoring. Set up data inputs to ingest logs from Active Directory environment,...

Experience

IT Support Assistant

Northeastern University, IT Support Assistant
Boston, MA, USA | November, 2022 - December, 2023

Coordinated hardware and software installations, streamlining onboarding processes for more than 75+ new and existing employees.
Analyzed asset management data, identifying opportunities for optimizing storage, implementing effective solutions, and updating hardware and employee information in the Web Help Desk database for streamlined management.
Installed and configured over 100+ desktops and a variety of hardware devices across multiple locations, including labs and offices, ensuring seamless functionality and accessibility.
Provided essential IT Technician and Support during Graduations, Orientations, and Faculty Events, ensuring seamless technology support for university events.
Managed CPS facilities and supplies, overseeing their efficient operation and availability across multiple locations, including labs and offices.

Certifications

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer (Ongoing)

Badges & Skills

Cat Linux.txt

Metasploitable

Education

Masters of Professional Studies, Informatics

Northeastern University September, 2022 - April, 2024

Relevant Courses:

Foundation of Information Security
Computer Systems and Networks
IT infrastructure
Ethical Hacking
Systems & Network Administration
Network Protect & Cloud Security
Information Security Risk Management
Security Analytics

Bachelors of Technology, Computer Engineering

P P Savani University July, 2018 - June, 2022

Relevant Courses:

Cyber Security
Computer Networks
Wireless Network and Mobile Computing
Internet of Things
Cloud Computing & Applications
Artificial Intelligence
Programming with Python
Operating System
Data Warehouse and Data Mining
System Engineering
Advance Java Technology
Embedded System
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Data Structures
Mobile Application Development