Aaron Melotti
Maryland,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented Cybersecurity graduate with hands-on experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response through practical lab simulations. Skilled in analyzing Windows systems, investigating security incidents, and extracting forensic artifacts from disk images and registry hives. Seeking an entry-level role in Digital Forensics, SOC Analysis, or Incident Response.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food and Beverage Expert
Target
Maryland
07.2019 - Current
- Conducted detailed investigations into inventory discrepancies by analyzing transaction logs and identifying anomalies, mirroring digital forensic analysis of system artifacts and logs.
- Collected, documented, and preserved incident-related information (e.g., product loss, system errors), demonstrating evidence handling and chain-of-custody awareness.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University
Skills
- Digital Forensics: Disk imaging, file system analysis, artifact extraction
- Incident Response: Log analysis, threat detection, basic triage workflows
- Tools: Autopsy, FTK Imager, Volatility (basic), Wireshark, Splunk (intro)
- Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
- Registry Analysis: SAM, SYSTEM, SOFTWARE, SECURITY, NTUSERDAT
- Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, packet analysis
- Scripting: Basic Python, Bash
- Concepts: MITRE ATT&CK, SIEM fundamentals, endpoint investigation
Certification
- TryHackMe – Digital Forensics and Incident Response Path (Completed)
- TryHackMe – SOC Level 1
- Security + (In progress)
KEY STRENGTHS
- Analytical thinking and investigative mindset
- Attention to detail in forensic analysis
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to learn tools and technologies quickly
Timeline
Food and Beverage Expert
Target
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University