Aishwaryalakshmi Bhattaram
Highland
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented cybersecurity graduate with a strong foundation in information security principles and risk-based thinking. Recognized for a methodical approach to problem-solving, dedication to ongoing learning, and a passion for developing secure, resilient systems in evolving and fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Utah
01.2025 - Current
- Competitively selected to support graduate and undergraduate students, including leading lab sessions, holding office hours, and assessing student assignments.
- Provided hands-on guidance to students in Networking and Server labs, covering topics such as network security fundamentals, information security concepts, and technical troubleshooting.
Project Lead
HCLTech
11.2011 - 09.2019
- Contributed to the recovery efforts for a Ransomware Cyberattack in 2017, gaining hands-on experience in post-attack recovery processes. Led application recovery and testing across all assigned systems, tracked and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
- Handled problem and incident management, successfully reducing post-cyberattack investigation ticket backlog by 70% via efficient root cause analysis and resolution.
- Led operations, support and maintenance, project transitions, and documentation aligned with GDP for critical laboratory and asset management systems in pharmaceutical environments. Ensured operational continuity, system compliance, and quality through effective stakeholder engagement across global teams.
- Authored comprehensive Knowledge Base articles for unique incidents, reducing resolution time by 25% and enhancing support team efficiency.
- Delivered monthly training on incident, problem, and change management processes, improving team compliance and reducing errors by 20%.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT12.2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications
Anna University
05.2011
Skills
- Risk Management
- Secure Network Operations
- Vulnerability Management
- NIST RMF
- NIST CSF
- NIST SP 800-53
- MITRE ATT&CK
- ITIL
- Tenable
- Wireshark
- PaloAlto Firewalls
- Splunk
- Python
- Scrum
- Incident Manager
- Problem Manager
- Change Analyst
Certifications And Achievements
- CompTIA Security+ (Scheduled for Completion) - Sep 2025
- IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management Essential Training - LinkedIn - Aug 2025
- (ISC)2 - Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) - Dec 2024
- IBM Certified Associate - Maximo Asset Management V7.5 - 2014
- Member of UoU's Theta Rho chapter of Phi Beta Delta for outstanding academic achievement (GPA 4.0)
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Utah
01.2025 - Current
Project Lead
HCLTech
11.2011 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management
University of Utah
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communications
Anna University
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