Cybersecurity Professional | SOC Analyst | Incident Response | Threat Detection & MitigationDriven and detail-oriented cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in threat detection, incident response, and proactive defense strategies. Passionate about protecting organizations and enhancing their resilience against evolving cyber threats, I bring hands-on experience in threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and security hardening.With proficiency in frameworks such as NIST and OWASP, I am adept at implementing security controls to reduce risk and bolster defenses. I have a proven track record in incident escalation and response, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach that facilitates seamless communication across technical and executive teams.Key Achievements & ExperienceEnhanced Ticketing Efficiency by 50%: Spearheaded an overhaul of Bugcrowd’s ticketing systems, significantly improving response times and enabling faster triaging of security incidents. This achievement was integral in securing multi-million-dollar contracts, including partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and Fortune 500 companies.Excellence in Service Delivery: Recognized with a Quarterly Award at Capgemini for championing business objectives, exceeding expectations in IT frontline services, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams on the Bluescope project, leading to industry-leading service levels.Skills & CertificationsTechnical Proficiency: Skilled in using SIEM tools like LimaCharlie.io and IDS systems (e.g., Snort) to develop and monitor custom detection rules.Certifications: Recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Certification (Oct 2024), currently studying for the Practical Junior Security Analyst Certificate (TCM Security), and have foundational knowledge in MITRE ATT&CK models and Purple Team strategies.Hands-on Projects: Active in personal projects such as Wazuh and SOAR/MISP/HIVE integrations within a home lab environment, enabling real-world applications of threat detection and analysis.Professional GoalsI am committed to expanding my expertise in SOC operations, focusing on real-time threat identification and response. My goal is to contribute to a Security Operations Centre (SOC) where I can leverage my technical skills and analytical mindset to support the ongoing security posture of an organization.In my spare time, I am continuously expanding my knowledge in cybersecurity and malware analysis, setting up home lab environments, attending industry conferences, and enjoying time outdoors to recharge.