Security Engineer

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Nawaz Sorathia

+1-346-***-**** ad07m7@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: @nawazsorathia

SUMMARY

• Over 2.5 years of Cybersecurity and Network security experience.

• Expert in deploying advanced cybersecurity tools and complying with security standards.

• Expertise in network security, configuration of Cisco Systems, and development of advanced network security tools.

• At Tata Consultancy Services, enhanced system security and operational efficiency by 30%.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities, adept at driving team efficiency.

SKILLS

• Cybersecurity and Compliance: Security Compliance, Risk Management, Penetration Testing, SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Cryptography, Firewall Security, Incident Response, ITIL Framework, Disaster Management.

• Network Security and Management: Cisco Routers and Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Router Recovery, Network Monitoring, Network Security Oversight, Network Repairs, Network Maintenance.

• Programming and Scripting: Python, Shell Scripting, Bash, Automation, Prompt Engineering, SWL, Oracle.

• Web Development and Server Management: Web Development, Server Management, Data Scraping, API Utilization.

• System Administration: UNIX, Linux, Active Directory, Installation and maintenance, Release Management, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud (GCP). CERTIFICATION

• CompTIA Security+

• Network Security Expert (Fortinet)

• Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council)

• ISC2 - Certified in Cybersecurity

• Google IT Automation with Python – Professional Certification

• Python 3 Programming, Capstone: Retrieving, Processing, and Visualizing Data with Python (with Honors)

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant October 2022 – December 2023

University of Houston

• System Security and Web Development: Successfully developed secure websites and optimized administrative processes, enhancing system security and operational efficiency.

• Enhanced Cybersecurity Education: Improved learning outcomes by 25% for over 100 students per semester by implementing comprehensive cybersecurity and computer science curricula. Page 2 of 2

Security Engineer and Assistant System Engineer March 2021 – August 2022 Tata Consultancy Services

• Cybersecurity Enhancement in the Banking Sector: Increased security for the ING BANK project as a Production Security Analyst, implementing effective risk mitigation controls.

• Operational Efficiency through Automation: Boosted operational efficiency by 45% in a high- pressure environment by automating tasks using Python and Bash, reducing manual efforts.

• Compliance and Incident Management: Ensured adherence to security standards and effectively managed incidents within the ITIL framework, leading to improved system reliability.

• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration and Impact: Worked with diverse teams to establish a secure infrastructure, employing tools like Microsoft Azure, ServiceNow and CyberArk, and contributed to a robust cybersecurity environment through incident response, security monitoring, disaster recovery, and threat detection.

Programming Instructor January 2021 – March 2022

Code SuperPowers

• Curriculum Innovation and Student Performance: Crafted interactive lesson plans in various programming languages, leading to a 30% improvement in student performance and a 95% positive feedback rate.

• Mentorship and Recognition: Mentored over 100 aspiring coders, fostering competitive spirit and skills leading to significant student accolades in coding competitions. Software Developer December 2020 – March 2021

Birch Blue LLC

• Advanced Data Tool Development: Engineered a Python-based data scraping tool, significantly enhancing data efficiency, and optimizing API and server interactions.

• System Optimization and Reliability: Boosted system reliability and processing efficiency by 25% through comprehensive testing and optimization of over 50 APIs and servers. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

University of Houston

August 2022 – December 2023

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

August 2016 – November 2020

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Received an Honors Award for academic accomplishments and leadership success at the University of Houston.

• Awarded with “Competitive Scholarship for Academic Excellence” at the University of Houston.

• Selected to attend HPAIR at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts for 2023 and 2022 from a highly selective pool of international applications.

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