About
Aspiring cybersecurity professional transitioning from IT support, with a strong foundation in operating systems, networking, and troubleshooting. Passionate about protecting digital assets, detecting threats, and helping organizations stay ahead of cyber risks. Cybersecurity focus areas: Threat detection and analysis, incident response, Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, Network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, SIEM (Splunk, ELK), log analysis, security monitoring, Technical skills and tools: Networking/analysis: Wireshark, Nmap Vulnerability assessment: Nessus, OpenVAS, Qualys Pentesting: Metasploit, Burp Suite Cloud/security: AWS/Azure security tools, endpoint protection Frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell Background: IT support experience with Windows environments, system administration, and user support, giving a practical understanding of real-world systems and issues. Now focusing this experience on cybersecurity through labs, CTFs, and continuous learning (TryHackMe, Hack The Box, home labs). Currently pursuing certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, and/or CySA+ and completing cybersecurity courses and bootcamps. Open to entry-level roles such as Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Incident Response Associate, or Vulnerability Analyst. Open to connecting with security professionals, hiring managers, and mentors in information security.
Work experience
Executive IT at Vimal Intertrade, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Cyber Security at DIGITALEARN SOLUTION, Dec 2025 - Feb 2026 · 3 mos, Remote
Desktop Support Engineer at Tech Mahindra, Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 · 4 mos, Maharashtra, India, Provided end-user support for hardware, software, and networking issues. Installed and configured operating systems, applications, and updates. Monitored systems for performance, performed troubleshooting and resolved technical issues.
