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Cybersecurity professional with an M.S. in Cybersecurity and hands-on experience in alert triage, log analysis, incident documentation, and security investigations across lab, internship, and enterprise support environments. Familiar with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Wireshark, Sysmon, and Python automation. Strong foundation in phishing and malware triage, network analysis, vulnerability validation, and evidence-based escalation, with a focus on cybersecurity operations roles.
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Cybersecurity Intern
VM Investments
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
Triaged security alerts in Splunk by validating suspicious activity and documenting findings for analyst review and escalation. Supported investigations using Wireshark to confirm anomalous traffic patterns and strengthen incident notes. Executed vulnerability assessments using Nmap and prioritized findings based on exposure and likelihood. Supported controlled web security testing using Burp Suite and documented issues for remediation tracking. Organized investigation artifacts (logs, PCAPs, scan outputs) into clear case documentation to support faster analyst decision-making.
Service Desk Analyst (Student Manager, Part-Time)
DePaul University Conference Services
Apr 2024 - Jun 2025
Investigated 100+ endpoint/network/AV incidents in high-availability event environments; captured evidence, built timelines, and drove remediation to closure. Supported account access and identity workflows (account provisioning, password resets, permission validation), reducing login failures by 30% through consistent triage and documentation. Performed secure asset provisioning for event endpoints (baseline configuration, patching, malware/PUA remediation) to improve system integrity and minimize downtime. Troubleshot Microsoft 365/meeting and AV issues (connectivity, audio/video, display/projector, peripherals) and restored service quickly during live operations.
Education
Master of Science, Cybersecurity - DePaul University
- 2025 · Afghanistan
Bachelor’s, Information Science & Technology - Presidency University
- 2022 · Afghanistan
Certifications
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
· 2025
LetsDefend SOC Analyst Learning Path Certificate
· 2025
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