Oct 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Rochester, New York, United States · On-site

• As a Tutor for CSEC-471 (Penetration Testing Frameworks & Methodologies) and CSCI-462 (Introduction to Cryptography), I provided one-on-one mentorship to students, guiding them through hands-on experiences in cybersecurity. In CSEC-471, I helped students navigate the process of penetration testing, from contract negotiation to vulnerability assessment, using real-world tools and methodologies. In CSCI-462, I assisted students in understanding the mathematical foundations of cryptography, and exploring key systems like DES, AES, and RSA. My focus was on mentoring and inspiring future cybersecurity professionals, helping them build a strong foundation in both penetration testing and cryptography.

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Rochester, New York, United States

• ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) ® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.

Aug 2023 – Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Jun 2022 – Apr 2023 · 10 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · Hybrid

• Designed and implemented a scalable AWS cloud application for AT&T, processing 20M daily spam messages while adhering to best practices for IAM roles, security groups, and encryption at rest to ensure data security.
• Successfully migrated legacy infrastructure, data, and applications to secure cloud environments, enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness while implementing encrypted AMIs for secure deployments.
• Upgraded and deployed product infrastructure, ensuring seamless transitions, minimal downtime, and compliance with security standards.
• Built, maintained, and scaled cloud infrastructure to support applications utilized by 2.2B subscribers worldwide, with stringent network security configurations and continuous monitoring.
• Automated SMS traffic workflows using shell scripts, reducing manual workload by 20% and improving team productivity while safeguarding sensitive information with secure logging and access controls.

May 2022 – May 2022 · 0 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Conducted research to identify and mitigate potential data breaches.
• Conducted passive footprinting exercises to identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations to secure IT infrastructure, resulting in improved security posture and risk mitigation.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential security risks and implement proactive measures, resulting in a 30% reduction in security incidents and enhanced protection of confidential data.

Jul 2021 – Apr 2022 · 9 mos · Hyderabad

• Developed automated tests for the company's web application, successfully covering 70% of the most used functionalities.
• Added several service layers for the reporting functionalities of the core platform, demonstrating a quick understanding of microservices architecture.
• Produced notable contributions to the core backend services, including customer data handling and KPI identification.
• Facilitated onboarding of new interns and received great testimonials from customers for contributed features.
• Proficient in Node.js, integrated multiple frameworks and packages to implement new functions and fix critical field issues.

Dec 2020 – Jan 2021 · 1 mo · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Created User Interface templates using Figma to enhance the visual appeal of the application.
• Conducted user experience analysis and provided valuable insights to the team on how to improve the application's usability and functionality.
• Collaborated with the team to refine the user interface and ensure a seamless user experience.