Oct 2025 – Nov 2025 · 1 mo · Dubai, UAE / USA · Remote

• Completed an intensive 4-week Cyber Risk Assessment & Compliance internship, achieving an 86% overall performance score (“Good Performance”).
• Acted as a Cyber Risk Consultant for a cloud-native e-commerce client (“Startup A”), translating technical risks into executive-level business insights.
• Key Projects & Achievements
• Risk Assessment & Prioritization:
• Built a Threat & Vulnerability Matrix covering six major risk scenarios.
• Applied a 5×5 quantitative risk model (Risk = Likelihood × Impact) to justify risk ratings.
• Prioritized critical risks such as Admin Account Compromise and PII Exfiltration.
• Compliance Gap Analysis:
• Conducted gap analysis against ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
• Identified critical gaps in Access Control (ISO A.9.2) and Data Governance (ISO A.8.2).
• Mapped technical weaknesses to business risks, including regulatory penalties and reputational damage.
• Security & Compliance Roadmap:
• Designed a phased implementation roadmap (Immediate, Short-Term, Long-Term).
• Recommended controls such as Mandatory MFA, RBAC, and Centralized Audit Logging.
• Performance Feedback
• Achieved 90% peer evaluation score.
• Recognized in the 360-degree feedback report for “flawless work, exceptional attention to detail, and fostering a psychologically safe team environment.”

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

• Represent BlackBox AI on campus and online, promoting AI tools and initiatives among students and developers.
• Actively engage with the student community through awareness campaigns, content sharing, and peer support.
• Collaborate with the BlackBox AI team to increase product adoption and brand visibility.
• Strengthened leadership, communication, and community-building skills.

Mar 2024 – Jun 2024 · 3 mos · India · Remote

• Completed a virtual internship focused on cybersecurity fundamentals and hands-on security practices.
• Gained practical experience in threat analysis, security assessments, and network protection techniques.
• Applied theoretical cybersecurity concepts to real-world scenarios through guided projects.

Jan 2021 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Maianga Urban District · On-site

• Provided technical support for hardware, software, and operating system issues.
• Diagnosed and resolved computer hardware and troubleshooting problems for end users.
• Installed, configured, and maintained desktops, laptops, and peripheral devices.
• Delivered timely support while maintaining strong customer satisfaction.