Tharun Reddy Pishati
Saint Louis
Summary
Detail-oriented and versatile cybersecurity professional with a strong technical foundation. I built robust programming and problem-solving skills before transitioning to cybersecurity roles, where I gained hands-on experience in threat monitoring, incident response, and security operations. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cybersecurity from Webster University, I am eager to leverage my diverse background and proactive approach to secure and optimize digital infrastructures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Operations Analyst
Ttec
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Designed and implemented continuous monitoring strategies by integrating multiple security tools to detect anomalies in real time
- Spearheaded the development of a Security Operations Center (SOC) framework, standardizing processes for incident escalation and forensic analysis
- Led a cross-functional team in a threat intelligence project, incorporating machine learning algorithms for anomaly detection to identify emerging cyber threats
- Conducted in-depth forensic analysis during critical incidents and prepared actionable intelligence reports to inform long-term security strategy
- Managed incident response workflows and collaborated with IT and network teams to resolve high-priority security events, reducing system downtime
- Enhanced incident response protocols by incorporating lessons learned, resulting in improved risk mitigation practices
- Coordinated security drills and simulated phishing exercises to elevate employee awareness and resilience against social engineering attacks
- Developed training materials and best practice guides, contributing to a 25% improvement in team readiness
Security Analyst
Amazon
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored network traffic using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, LogRhythm) to detect and respond to over 150 potential security incidents, reducing response times by 30%
- Conducted detailed forensic investigations and produced post-incident analyses to identify breach vectors and implement corrective measures
- Led an integration project to merge AWS CloudWatch logs with the in-house SIEM platform, creating custom dashboards that enhanced real-time threat detection
- Automated alert generation processes, significantly reducing false positives and streamlining incident escalation workflows
- Performed regular vulnerability assessments and coordinated live penetration testing sessions to uncover and remediate security gaps
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement patch management and system hardening strategies
- Authored comprehensive incident reports, risk assessments, and security policy updates to ensure compliance with industry standards such as NIST and ISO 27001
Cybersecurity Intern
ALLINONE CYBERTEAM
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in monitoring network traffic using SIEM tools to contribute to early detection of anomalous activities
- Supported preliminary vulnerability assessments and participated in penetration testing exercises to identify potential security gaps
- Collaborated with the security team to update and document incident response protocols and security policies
- Helped develop custom dashboards for real-time threat tracking, enhancing situational awareness and incident response efficiency
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions, gaining valuable insights into industry, best practices and emerging cybersecurity trends
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Webster University
St. Louis, MO03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Osmania University
India05.2020
Skills
- SIEM (Splunk, LogRhythm)
- Forensic investigation
- Real-time threat analysis
- Firewalls
- IDS/IPS
- Endpoint protection
- Vulnerability management
- AWS CloudWatch
- Wireshark
- Nessus
- Custom automation scripts
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- GDPR
Timeline
Security Operations Analyst
Ttec
01.2023 - 12.2023
Security Analyst
Amazon
01.2021 - 12.2022
Cybersecurity Intern
ALLINONE CYBERTEAM
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Osmania University
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