Cybersecurity Engineer

SIMRAN VENTURA VAZ

Security Engineer

New York, NY 10038 ********@****.*** 845−309−2599 LinkedIn CORE COMPETENCIES

Incident Response Research & Documentation Vulnerability Management Security frameworks Cryptography & Network Security Cybersecurity frameworks Risk assessments Privacy policies Incident Response Vulnerability Assessments Information Security Incidents Security Implementation Risk Management Software Composition Analysis (SCA) Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Network Intrusion Detection Threat Assessments Cybersecurity Operations Threat Assessment Application Security Testing DevSecOps Security Risk Assessment Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Security Threats

EDUCATION

PACE UNIVERSITY (Scholarship) New York, NY

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN CYBERSECURITY GPA: 3.7/4 May 2026 PADRE CONCEICAO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Goa, India

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GPA: 8.22/10 September 2023 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: Python R C/C++ SQL Bash JavaScript Operating Systems: Windows Linux Mac OS Ubuntu Software & Tools: Splunk Visual Studio Power BI Wireshark Docker OWASP MS Office Virtualization technologies: VMware UTM VirtualBox Cloud Platforms: Azure AWS CNAPP

Protective Technology: Firewall SIEM (Splunk) IDS/IPS Antivirus Data Encryption Networking: TCP/IP/UDP WLAN/ LAN DNS HTTP

Security Frameworks: ISO 27001/IEC27002 NIST CIS Controls CIS CIA PCI MITRE ATT&CK STRIDE ANALYSIS Certifications: Cybersecurity Professional Certification – Google (2024) U.S. National Incident Management System NIMS (2024) ICS 100 - Introduction to Incident Command Systems - FEMA IS-100.c (2024) Cybrary practice - CEH, CCNA, CISA, CISSP (2024) SQL Injection Attacks - EC-Council (2025)

ACADEMIC PROJECTS & LABS

Glaucoma Detection using Image Processing and Machine Learning September 2022 – September 2024

• Engineered a machine learning model for early detection of glaucoma using advanced image processing techniques, contributing to improved diagnosis and treatment outcomes for at-risk patients.

• Performed comprehensive data pre-processing and augmentation on medical image datasets to enhance model accuracy and resilience against variability in medical imaging. Cybersecurity Advisory Project

Advised business process improvement methodologies for a conceptualized global e-commerce firm through cybersecurity strategies for a scalable e-commerce platform, federal compliance, and international expansion. Delivered recommendations on

• Evaluated and recommended NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001, and PCI DSS. Designed IAM lifecycle and entitlement review processes: proposed MFA, SSO, and adaptive authentication. Integrated principles like least privilege, continuous verification, and segmentation leverage the zero-trust principle. Defined roles, RBAC policies, and compliance guidelines

(ISO 27017, FedRAMP) for ensuring cloud security.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Goa Shipyard Limited Goa,India

IT Intern September 2022 – October 2022

• Collaborated closely with IT and purchasing departments, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards throughout project implementation.

• Identified, analyzed, and resolved security vulnerabilities and project bugs in collaboration with the team, contributing to a 98% accuracy rate in the database, enhancing both functionality and security resilience.

• Supported IT professionals in troubleshooting security-related issues, applying cybersecurity knowledge to ensure data integrity, system availability, and protection against threats, ultimately improving team productivity and project efficiency. MICRO-INTERNSHIPS

Mastercard New York, NY

Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program on Forage Dec 2024 – Jan 2025

• I worked on a project identifying phishing emails and designing security awareness training courses. Through this job simulation, I built my skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and data presentation and practiced them in a real-world context. Tata Cybersecurity Security Analyst Job Simulation on Forage January 2025

• Completed a job simulation involving identity and access management (IAM) for Tata Consultancy Services, collaborating with a Cybersecurity Consulting team.

• Acquired expertise in IAM principles, cybersecurity best practices, and strategic alignment with business objectives.

• Delivered documentation and presentations, showcasing the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. PwC Switzerland Cybersecurity Job Simulation on Forage February 2025

• Completed a job simulation involving cybersecurity for PwC Digital Intelligence, gaining experience in understanding and explaining the concept of integrated defence.

• Developed expertise in integrated defence strategies and their application in real-world scenarios.

• Conducted risk assessments and formulated security recommendations for a client.

• Demonstrated proficiency in cybersecurity terminology, network segmentation, and firewall configuration.

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