Years Experience
Completed Projects
Happy Customers
Honors and Awards
PERSONAL PROFILE
Immersed in the realm of cybersecurity, I harness a blend of
proactive threat intelligence and hands-on defence strategies,
positioning myself at the forefront of evolving digital
challenges.
Akash Parasumanna Sridhar, Highly motivated and dedicated graduate student with a passion for cybersecurity. As a certified Cisco Network Associate, Certified Ethical Hacker, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA Cloud+, Certified EC-Council Instructor, CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP), CompTIA Cloud Security Professional (CSCP), and Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), I possess a broad range of knowledge and skills related to security concepts and technologies.
I have experience as a part-time cybersecurity instructor, which has helped me develop excellent communication and teaching skills, allowing me to explain complex technical information in a clear and concise manner. As a Certified EC-Council Instructor, I am well-versed in the methodologies and best practices required to teach various cybersecurity courses.
I am excited to bring this experience to any future role where I can share my knowledge and skills with colleagues and contribute to the development of security programs. With a strong background in security and network operations, I have focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructure. My knowledge of security best practices and regulations, as well as my ability to analyze and evaluate security systems, will enable me to make valuable contributions to any organization’s efforts to ensure the security of its network infrastructure and data.
As a quick learner who thrives under pressure, I am confident that I can adapt to new technologies and processes. Additionally, I am a strong collaborator and believe that my ability to work well in a team environment will be an asset to any organization.
E D U C A T I O N A L H I S T O R Y
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
- GPA : 3.8/4
- After my undergraduate, I am attending the University of Houston to pursue my master's degree in cybersecurity.
- My specialization will be network security, Penetration testing,
and Digital forensics
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer science
- CGPA: 3.5/4
- In my undergraduate in Computer Science, I made myself confident by gaining practical and theoretical knowledge.
- Participated in several hackathons and implemented mini-projects.
- Activities and Societies: Technical Club, Cultural Club, SRM
Campus Life.
Diploma in Computer Engineering
Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic College - JUNE 2017 - May 2019
- CGPA: 3.2/4
- Since I was excited to learn more about software and
hardware during my school days, I chose a diploma to learn more about how technical things work. - Implemented web-based Online Alumni Management System
helps institutions strategically build and maintain their alumni
network, by facilitating engagement, community-building, networking, communications and many other methods.
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Research Assistant
Development and enhancement of MentoringTime (https://mentoringtime.com/), a platform designed to connect mentors with mentees, promoting professional growth.
Leveraged Elementor, wpBakery, and Bootstrap for site fluidity and user experience.
Boosted online presence using RankMath SEO, with Google Analytics to optimize strategies.
Integrated Stripe for secure payment functionalities, upholding a trusted user environment with fortified HSTS security measures.
Recognition: Awarded the Texas Resident Tuition Fee Waiver for significant research contributions and leadership.
Digital Technology Intern
Employed Python scripting for intricate parsing of Kubernetes audit logs in Azure Kubernetes Services clusters.
Utilized Elasticsearch Security for in-depth analysis of log data, facilitating efficient threat detection.
Crafted custom rules using KQL to enhance the specificity and effectiveness of log-based detection capabilities.
Developed an alert system to increase the Security Operations Center (SOC) team's promptness and efficiency in threat detection and response, thereby improving overall system security.
Broadened my cybersecurity expertise through hands-on experience with key security tools such as Splunk and Chronicle.
SOC ANALYST
- In my final year of undergrad, (The final semester) I joined HTC Global Services as a SOC analyst trainee.
- Threat and vulnerability analysis. Investigating, documenting, and reporting on any information security issues as well as emerging trends.
- Hands-on experience in SIEM tools: Splunk, Arcsight, Qradar, Kibana Snort, Osecc, Cisco Firepower
- VAPT tools: Nessus, Open GVM, Qualys
- Developed risk-based mitigation strategies for networks, operating systems, and applications
Cybersecurity Instructor
- Did research on vulnerabilities and loopholes of networks and applications in order to make them secure and threat-free. Provide countermeasures on the current cyber threats to prevent data theft. Provide training on Certified Ethical Hacking (v11) and CompTIA Security+
Cybersecurity Analyst
- Monitoring alerts on a real-time basis "Real-time Log Analysis"
from different devices such as IDS, IPS, firewall & proxy. - Maintaining Security monitoring tools & investigating
suspicious activities.
Recognizing attacks based on their signature. - Differentiate false positive vs true incident.
- Raising the ticket on security incidents and following up on the
ticket.
P R O J E C T S
ALUMNI MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Web-Based Online Alumni Management System helps institutes strategically build and maintain their alumni network, by facilitating engagement, community-building, networking, communications, and many other methods
INTELLIGENT CARGO MANAGEMENT
To develop a solution for increasing the security, efficiency & productivity in the logistics sector.
To apply IoT technology to logistics by implementing the intelligent cargo concept using the Arduino integrated development environment (IDE) and To propose an efficient package tracking logistic system that increases efficiency and accuracy with a greater degree of safety and economic benefits.
Paul Trueman
Working with Artur has been a pleasure. Better yet - I alerted them of a minor issue before going to sleep. The issue was fixed the next morning. I couldn't ask for better support. Thank you Artur! This is easily a 5 star freelancer.
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Certified Ethical Hacker V11
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CompTIA – Security
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Certified EC-Council Instructor
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Cisco Certified Network Associate
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CompTIA – Cloud Secure Professional
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CompTIA – Cloud+
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CompTIA – Cybersecurity Analyst Professional
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Microsoft Certified
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