Farazul Hoda

Operations Associate

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States4 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Reduced potential breaches by 30% through strategic solutions.
  • Achieved a 95% incident detection rate in cybersecurity.
  • Contributed to open-source projects recognized by GitHub.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Professional with expertise in Network Security and Cloud Security.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network SecurityInformation SecurityEndpoint SecurityOpen Source Contribution

Other Skills

Active DirectoryTroubleshootingNetwork InfrastructureCJIS ComplianceRemote Desktop ProtocolNetwork Security ImplementationDomain Name System (DNS)Network ServicesNetwork ConfigurationCommunicationTeamworkSecurity MonitoringSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Microsoft AzureLinux

About

Security Analyst | Problem Solver | Lifelong Learner I help organizations fortify their defences and stay ahead of cyber threats. With a passion for cybersecurity and a thirst for knowledge, I leverage my expertise in vulnerability management, penetration testing, cloud security, and threat intelligence to safeguard critical systems and data. My strengths include: - Actionable Results: Reduced potential breaches by 30% and achieved a 95% incident detection rate through strategic security solutions. - Cloud Savvy: Adept in securing cloud environments with proficiency in AWS, GCP, and Azure. - Proactive Threat Hunter: I actively seek and analyze threats, minimizing response time and boosting resilience. - Team Player: I collaborate effectively to raise awareness, develop solutions, and implement best practices. Beyond the technical: - Continuous Learner: I actively pursue certifications and stay updated on the ever-changing threat landscape. - Open-Source Advocate: I believe in giving back to the community through open-source contributions. Looking to: - Leverage my expertise alongside a team dedicated to robust security. - Collaborate with passionate individuals who share my drive to combat cyber threats. Ready to discuss your security needs? Let's connect! P.S. Check out my projects on GitHub! farazulhoda: https://github.com/farazulhoda

Experience

4 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 1 mo
Average Tenure
5 mos
Current Experience

University of michigan

Technology Analyst - Intermediate @ Division of Public Safety & Security

Jan 2026Present · 5 mos · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States · On-site

  • Support mission-critical IT operations for 300+ public safety personnel and 150+ endpoints across Dispatch and EOC environments.
  • Provision 20+ secure user accounts weekly via Active Directory, ensuring strict access control and compliance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve cross-platform issues (Windows/macOS/network) in high-availability public safety environments.
  • Maintain and support CJIS-compliant infrastructure aligned with Criminal Justice Information Services security standards.
  • Administer and support critical platforms, including Evidence.com, CLEMIS, and remote systems via Remote Desktop Protocol.
  • Execute device deployment and imaging using Clonezilla, optimizing provisioning workflows.
  • Manage access to DPSS Intranet via Confluence and contribute to secure information accessibility.
  • Contribute to network infrastructure (patching, subnetting), supporting reliable connectivity for public safety systems.
Active DirectoryTroubleshootingNetwork InfrastructureCJIS ComplianceRemote Desktop ProtocolNetwork Security+1

Enterprise business data

Junior Network Administrator

Jul 2025Jan 2026 · 6 mos · Coppell, Texas, United States · Remote

Network Security ImplementationDomain Name System (DNS)Network ServicesNetwork Security

Ram associates, certified public accountants

Junior Network Administrator

Sep 2024Jul 2025 · 10 mos · Trenton, New Jersey, United States · Remote

Network ServicesNetwork Security ImplementationDomain Name System (DNS)Network ConfigurationNetwork Security

Illinois tech college of computing

2 roles

Information Technology Help Desk Support

Jan 2024May 2024 · 4 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

  • Enhanced Access Control and Identity Management: Managed and secured user access by efficiently handling data entry and scheduling, leading to a more organized and secure administrative environment
  • Optimized Technology Setup and Maintenance: Assisted in the setup and maintenance of 15+ computer labs, ensuring proper functionality and organization which improved the overall efficiency of the learning environment
  • Strengthened Technical Support: Delivered comprehensive support to over 150 students and faculty members, resolving technical issues and configuring classroom technology. This resulted in a 25% increase in system uptime and user satisfaction
CommunicationTeamwork

Graduate Student

Aug 2022May 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Network Security ImplementationSecurity MonitoringSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Microsoft AzureLinuxCloud Computing+1

Sun international llc

Network Engineering Intern

Feb 2023Dec 2023 · 10 mos · Hamilton, New Jersey, United States · Remote

  • Supported the Infrastructure team for the deployment of endpoint management systems (Microsoft Intune), aiding in the improvement of MDM.
  • Assisted with the integration and deployment of security platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender, contributing to the enhancement of the organization's security posture.
MS IntuneMS DefenderCisco UmbrellaDatto RMMSentinelPowershell+1

Codezilla || mozilla community

2 roles

Founder and Technical Team Head

Promoted

Jul 2020Mar 2021 · 8 mos

Problem SolvingOrganization SkillsLinux

Technical Team Head

Oct 2019Jul 2020 · 9 mos

  • Volunteering as mozilla campus club representative of club named Codezilla at SRM IST Ramapuram.
  • This Club for all the misfits, the people who have the drive to contribute to the coding society and those who are able to see things from a different perspective. Our members are code-contributors for great tech conglomerates. Having already worked for another successful club, we are more likely to grow into a club that delivers one of the most output in the university.
Problem SolvingOrganization SkillsLinux

Github

Arctic Code Vault Contributor

Feb 2019Feb 2019 · 0 mo · Remote

  • Honoured as an Arctic Code Vault Contributor by GitHub for significant contributions to open-source
  • projects, exemplifying excellence in code quality, collaboration, and community engagement.
  • Code repositories are archived in the GitHub Arctic Code Vault, ensuring the preservation of valuable
  • code contributions for future generations and solidifying a legacy of innovation and expertise in the
  • global open-source community.
  • Actively contributed to open-source projects hosted on GitHub, demonstrating proficiency in version
  • control management, collaboration, and adherence to best practices, while fostering knowledge
  • sharing and innovation within the open-source ecosystem.
GitJavaScriptOpen Source Contribution

Google developers

Google Assistant Developer

Aug 2018Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Chennai Area, India

Education

Illinois Institute of Technology

Master's degree — Computer Science Specialization in Information Security and Assurance

SRM IST Chennai

BTech - Bachelor of Technology — Computer Science and Engineering

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