Cybersecurity Analyst Help Desk

Pradip Sapkota

Irving, TX, ***** ****************@*****.*** +1-945-***-****

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Summary

Cybersecurity student with hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and secure web development. Proficient in Python, Java, and Linux. Completed Google Cybersecurity and AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications.Seeking a challenging internship to apply my skills and gain hands-on experience in the field. Experience

Commonwealth Bank - Forage May 2025

Virtual Cybersecurity Intern – Cybersecurity Analyst

• Detected 15+ anomalous patterns in simulated financial data using Splunk dashboards, enhancing threat detection workflows in a mock SOC environment.

• Triaged 10+ cyber incidents, uncovered 5 critical vulnerabilities in simulated web apps, and recommended remediation steps to reduce future exposure by 60%. Midas Stock Broking Company LTD - Kathmandu, Nepal Apr 2021 – Aug 2022 IT Help Desk Technician

• Resolved 50+ technical support tickets weekly with a 98% satisfaction rate, reducing repeat issues by 25% and accelerating resolution through documentation in a centralized knowledge base.

• Managed 1500+ user accounts and permissions via Active Directory; reduced onboarding time by 30% and enhanced system security through consistent access control audits. Education

University of North Texas - Denton, USA Expected May 2027 Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security ( Minor in Finance )

● Relevant Coursework: Secure Electronic Commerce, Cryptography, Operating Systems, Digital Forensics, Ethical Hacking.

● President’s List: Earned 4.0 GPA with 12+ graded credit hours Projects

Cybersecurity Analyst Roadmap - Self-Guided Project

• Created and published a cybersecurity analyst roadmap on GitHub, receiving 300+ views and 15+ forks; improved peer learning on SIEM, threat detection, and vulnerability scanning through curated and structured content.

• Conducted 100+ simulated attacks and scans using Nmap, Wireshark, and Nessus in a VirtualBox lab with Kali, Ubuntu, and Metasploitable; improved incident response time and detection accuracy through iterative testing.( Github )

UESOP-X - Unified Enterprise Security Operations Platform Security Engineering Project Linux, Splunk, Python, GCP, MITRE ATT&CK, Nessus, MobSF

• Developed a full-scale SOC simulation platform integrating Splunk SIEM, GCP IAM auditing, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and Python-based SOAR automation; reduced mean time to detection (MTTD) in simulated environments by 40%.

• Executed 30+ attack simulations (e.g., Atomic Red Team, Sysmon), enriched alerts with VirusTotal and Shodan, and produced executive dashboards aligned with NIST 800-53 reporting standards. ( Github ) Skills & Certifications

Certifications: Google Cybersecurity Specialization, AWS Cloud Quest: Practioner, CompTIA CySA+(In Progress). Security Platforms: AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks. Security Tools & Techniques: Nessus, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, OpenVAS, Splunk, SIEM, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Firewall Management, MITRE ATT&CK Operating Systems: Linux (Kali, Ubuntu), Windows Server, macOS Networking & Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS, VPNs, IDS/IPS, Cryptographic Protocols (AES, RSA, DES)

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