Lokesh V
Erie,PA
Summary
Security Professional with 3+ years of experience in various roles such as Penetration Tester, Cybersecurity Analyst and Cybersecurity Developer. Leadership driven. collaborative, and a learner with passion for Cybersecurity. Actively pursuing industry standard certifications such as Security+ , IBM Cybersecurity to maintain a leading edge in the field of cybersecurity, fostering continuous personal growth and a commitment to ongoing challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registrar Graduate Assistant
Gannon University
Erie, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted over 150 students and faculty members with technical and non-technical issues, ensuring a 98% resolution rate for inquiries and support tickets
- Provided administrative support by handling 200+ phone inquiries and emails per month, assisting students with academic policies, and maintaining 100% compliance with the security of confidential student records
- Collaborated with a 5-member office team to streamline issue resolution processes, reducing response time by 25%, while applying effective communication skills that are critical in the cybersecurity domain for addressing threats and vulnerabilities
- Successfully balanced 20+ hours per week of work responsibilities while pursuing a master's degree and obtaining two certifications: Cybersecurity Professional and Security+, demonstrating strong time management and commitment to personal and professional growth
Penetration Tester
Reno Plas
Hyderabad, India
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Conducted over 75 security assessments using tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, and Metasploit, identifying critical vulnerabilities that reduced the company's security risk by 40% and strengthened compliance with industry standards
- Developed and implemented custom automated scripts using Python and Bash, along with Nmap and Nikto, increasing penetration testing efficiency by 30% and reducing manual testing time by 20 hours per month
- Successfully executed 10+ red team exercises with Kali Linux, Cobalt Strike, and Wireshark, simulating real-world attacks and helping the company improve its incident response time by 25%
- Discovered and reported 200+ vulnerabilities using OWASP ZAP, Qualys, including 15 high-severity flaws, improving internal system security by 50% through remediation strategies
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Gannon University
12.2024
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
Bharath Institute of Engineering. and Technology.
05.2021
Skills
- Kali Linux
- Metasploit
- Burp Suite
- Active Directory
- Report Writing
- Python Scripting
- Bash Scripting
- Malware Analysis
- C
- C
- Netcat
- Powercat
- Socat
- Nmap
- Nessus
- Maltego
- Ligolo
- Chisel
- Ssh
- Tcpdump
- Wireshark
- CrackMapExec
- BloodHound
- SharpHound
- Feroxbuster
- Sqlmap
- Snmpwalk
- Whatweb
- Wpscan
- DefectDojo
- Shodan
- Django
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Planning & Execution
- Financial Oversight
- Team Leadership & Coordination
- Workflow Optimization
- Lead Generation
- Communication & Negotiation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Nikto
Projects
Generative AI in Red Team vs. Blue Team Simulations, Present, Designed and implemented generative AI models, increasing attack detection accuracy by 35% and reducing response time by 20 minutes., Enhanced red team strategies by creating and testing 50+ custom attack vectors, improving simulation realism by 30%., Analyzed 2 TB of network data, refining AI models and boosting blue team training efficiency by 25%. Smart Bus Allocation System Using IoT for Demand-Based Optimization, 12/20, Developed an IoT-based solution that utilized smart sensors to monitor real-time passenger occupancy across 20+ buses, optimizing bus allocation based on demand and reducing overcrowding by 35%., Designed and implemented a centralized alert system that automatically notified the control center of overcrowded buses, enabling faster deployment of additional buses from low-occupancy areas within 10 minutes., Improved resource utilization by 40% by dynamically reallocating buses, minimizing fuel consumption and cutting operational costs by 20% within a limited budget., Conducted extensive testing across three different routes, achieving 95% accuracy in detecting overcrowding and ensuring optimal bus availability during peak hours. Phishing Awareness and Prevention Project, 01/20, Designed and delivered awareness training to 50+ users, teaching them how to identify phishing emails, suspicious links, and social engineering tactics., Created step-by-step guides on preventing phishing attacks, covering common red flags such as fake login pages, suspicious domains, and urgent requests for personal information., Conducted mock phishing campaigns, with a 30% reduction in users clicking on suspicious links after training sessions., Improved overall cybersecurity hygiene by promoting safe browsing practices, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and email security measures.
Relevantcertifications
- Human Subject (CEB, CHESS & MCHPS), CITI Program, 08/24
- CompTIA Security +, Expected 02/25
- Python Developer, Udemy, 11/22
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, 10/24
Timeline
Registrar Graduate Assistant
Gannon University
06.2023 - Current
Penetration Tester
Reno Plas
01.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Cybersecurity
Gannon University
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science Engineering
Bharath Institute of Engineering. and Technology.
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