Cyber Security Engineering

Harshya Gavaravarapu

**********@*****.*** 202-***-**** Fairfax, VA 22030 linkedin.com/in/harshya-gavaravarapu-8273b522b

Determined and hardworking student in the Cyber Security Engineering major at GMU with a passion for critical thinking and problem solving. Cyber enthusiast who aims to gain working knowledge and experience in Cyber Security and IT.

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EDUCATION: Cyber Security Engineering MS, George Mason University May 2025

Description: Accelerated Cyber Security Master’s student with relevant coursework and hands-on experience with applications like Wireshark, Linux CL, and Password cracking tools.

GPA: 4.0, Honors: Dean’s List

Cyber Security Engineering BS, George Mason University Honors College May 2024

Description: Fourth-year Honors Cyber Security Engineering major with high-level coursework. Applications used include Wireshark, Linux CL, and Password cracking tools through Classes, and Cyber Patriot.

GPA: 3.60, Honors: Dean’s List for 4 semesters

Advanced Diploma, Fairfax High School June 2020

Graduated high school with a 3.6 GPA and 12+ college-level (AP and DE) classes taken

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

Teacher - Kumon North America, Inc. Fairfax, VA Jan 2020 – Present

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Volunteer work at the SVLT Temple

Intramurals at Mason

Python

C

Linux CL

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication

Wireshark

Vulnerability Mitigation

Scripting

Information Security

Network Security

Problem Solving

Systems Engineering

System Security and Resiliency

Cryptography Fundamentals

Secure Software Engineering

C & Python Programming

Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Computer Networking

Capture The Flag Tournament

oCyber Tasks: Forensics, Pwn Exploitation, Reverse Engineering, Crypto, Scripting

oReceived a 92nd percentile

Secure Resiliency Report

oCreating a BCP, Risk Register, and Resiliency Report for a given scenario and appropriate standards

oReviewed NIST, OWASP, and CIS Frameworks

Senior Capstone: Explainable AI (2023-Present)

oDesigning an optimal XAI solution to rewind AI responses, Centralized vs Decentralized Ledger Technology

Communicate with clients and create an adjusted study plan for each customer to gain knowledge and achieve their goals

Support co-workers while enforcing rules and monitoring progress in the workplace environment

Simultaneously perform as an academic tutor and help students increase their ability to learn independently

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