Manasa K. Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Ma, Us

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

- Designed a network simulation of a time-critical terrestrial network connecting military sites in NS3.- Developed a program to automate network setup from node connection files; configured network structures of all sizes; facilitated message transmission in NS3 by incorporating the OSPF routing protocol.- Reduced simulation time and overhead compared to existing simulation.- Additionally: Devised a STIX (Structured Threat Intelligence eXpression) visualization for a framework… Show more - Designed a network simulation of a time-critical terrestrial network connecting military sites in NS3.- Developed a program to automate network setup from node connection files; configured network structures of all sizes; facilitated message transmission in NS3 by incorporating the OSPF routing protocol.- Reduced simulation time and overhead compared to existing simulation.- Additionally: Devised a STIX (Structured Threat Intelligence eXpression) visualization for a framework describing offender tactics and techniques in cases of cyber abuse against children. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Student Volunteer Program (SVP). - Supporting a Federal Agency on complex cyber federal cases. Worked with Special Agents on a one-to-one basis facilitating transnational cases that involved a spectrum of cybercrimes including cryptocurrency, child exploitation, ransomware, malware, network intrusions and smuggling of contraband into the United States. - Used my own cyber skills to deter and detect nefarious actors on the Dark Web and Clearnet. Assisted with Defensive Tactics and… Show more - Student Volunteer Program (SVP). - Supporting a Federal Agency on complex cyber federal cases. Worked with Special Agents on a one-to-one basis facilitating transnational cases that involved a spectrum of cybercrimes including cryptocurrency, child exploitation, ransomware, malware, network intrusions and smuggling of contraband into the United States. - Used my own cyber skills to deter and detect nefarious actors on the Dark Web and Clearnet. Assisted with Defensive Tactics and first aid training. Worked on open-source collection against criminal organizations.- In the process of employing Computer Vision and Data Science techniques to identify video sequence change detection to assist Special Agents with investigations. Show less

Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

- Undertook a campaign calling on Apple to detect, report and remove CSAM from iCloud, resulting in 9,000 protest emails to Apple, creation of a shareholder resolution letter, and the publication of NYT and Forbes articles.- Deployed keyword-driven search methodologies to effectively identify relevant cases in news articles, court records, DoJ press releases, and interviews with law enforcement.- Documented 334 reports of child victimization used as primary evidence in campaign website,… Show more - Undertook a campaign calling on Apple to detect, report and remove CSAM from iCloud, resulting in 9,000 protest emails to Apple, creation of a shareholder resolution letter, and the publication of NYT and Forbes articles.- Deployed keyword-driven search methodologies to effectively identify relevant cases in news articles, court records, DoJ press releases, and interviews with law enforcement.- Documented 334 reports of child victimization used as primary evidence in campaign website, billboards, and advertisements.- Analyzed data and created a comprehensive inquiry roster for team’s future interviews with law enforcement.- Scrutinized court records and gained familiarity with legal terminology. Show less

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

- Investigated the NSF SaTC (Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace) CORE Medium Collaborative Granton ”The Impact of IPv6 on Information Controls and Censorship Circumvention”, under the guidance of Professor Amir Houmansadr.- Mastered and mobilized the Shadowsocks protocol — a client software that helps bypass internet censorship and offers more security than traditional VPNs.- Redesigned the Shadowsocks protocol to fit specific needs (in progress).- Proficient in installing an… Show more - Investigated the NSF SaTC (Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace) CORE Medium Collaborative Granton ”The Impact of IPv6 on Information Controls and Censorship Circumvention”, under the guidance of Professor Amir Houmansadr.- Mastered and mobilized the Shadowsocks protocol — a client software that helps bypass internet censorship and offers more security than traditional VPNs.- Redesigned the Shadowsocks protocol to fit specific needs (in progress).- Proficient in installing an application on a server and setting up a VPN.- Documented research and presented the same. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science, 3.74 Gpa, Dean'S List 4/5 Semesters, Member Of Commonwealth Honors College

Activities and Societies: UMass Students for Animal Liberation. We hold protests against the monkey labs on campus, create informational.

Isc, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, 97% In Grade 12

Activities and Societies: Student Council, Track & Field, Sustainable Menstruation Assistant Head Girl of School (2019-2020) - helped run.

Icse, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, English, Social Studies, 98.2% In Grade 10, Stood Third In State Of Tamil Nadu And First In School