ERIC KUHLA
Sterling,VA
Summary
Dynamic Research Engineer with expertise in malware analysis and threat detection at Cisco Systems Talos Intelligence. Proven track record in geopolitical analysis and OSINT techniques, recognized for impactful reports on cyber threats. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication foster collaboration and enhance cybersecurity measures for clients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Engineer
Cisco Systems Talos Intelligence
05.2016 - Current
- Malware Analyst and Threat Detection Specialist
- Defending Cisco clients against cyber attacks and cyber threats
- Protecting Customers from known and emerging threats
- Searching for Threat Intelligence and Middle East/ Europe Geopolitical analysis coverage
- Tracking, archiving APT groups' activities around the globe using OSINT and DDW
- Published report on Persian Stalker pillages Iranian users of Instagram and Telegram. https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/11/persian-stalker.html
- Published report on JhoneRAT: Cloud based Python RAT targeting Middle Eastern countries. https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2020/01/jhonerat.html
- Published report on Picking Apart Remcos Botnet-In-A-Box. https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2018/08/picking-apart-remcos.html
- Multiple Recognition Awards from Cisco leadership and Talos management for outstanding support to customers and intelligence partners.
Tier II Call Center - Tech Support
Cognosante/ Kelly IT Services Contractor
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Call center tech support for the 'EIDM' Enterprise Identity Management portal
- Provide guidance, escalation tickets using Remedy
- Customer support for insurance issuers
DC Branch Help Desk Tech
NetCom Learning
Arlington, USA
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for preparing classes and boot camp class rooms, maintaining Operating Systems, installation of software, configuring Virtual Machines using Windows Server 2008, building Microsoft Images and Ghosting using Windows.
- Preparing remote labs for online students using GoToMeeting and LogMeIn online remote sites.
- Hardware, Software Maintenance
- Technical Customer Support
- Building Images & Ghosting OS
- Prepare, Install & troubleshoot classroom computers
Helpdesk Analyst
Strayer University
Herndon, USA
03.2012 - 10.2012
- Responsible for guiding students through the university system (Blackboard) and Call Center remote troubleshooting.
- Hardware, Software Maintenance
- Provide technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff on Blackboard
- Technical Customer Support
Technical Support-Marketing Associate
Kensington Pathology Consultants
McLean, USA
02.2010 - 09.2011
- Responsible for developing client accounts, network management, help desk duties.
- Client Account Manager and Inventory Management
- IT Technical Support (Maintain and Troubleshooting) Lab Computers running Windows XP & 7
- Troubleshoot Office 2003 and 2010
- Courier for Lab
Active Duty Patrol & T.O.C. Interpreter
Titan Linguistics, US Army
Baghdad, Iraq
05.2003 - 02.2007
- Active duty missions and patrolling interpreter supporting ongoing efforts of US Army and Department of Defense overall missions in the Global War on Terrorism.
- Translator, Arabic Interpreter with 14 US Army units and divisions
- Tactical Operation Center Translations for high command staff
- Iraqi cultural advisor to active duty units and command staff
- Special Operations Field Interpreter
Public Relations Advisor
Al-Assaf Agricultural Bureau
Baghdad, Iraq
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Bureau served as agent and representative for several Italian agricultural supply companies such as New Holland, Nardi & Fiat in Iraq
- Translator and correspondent
- Contractual negotiations of agricultural equipment and supply logistics
- Public relations representative
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Technology
Baghdad, Iraq12.2000
Skills
- Malware analysis
- Threat detection
- Geopolitical analysis
- OSINT techniques
- Cybersecurity protocols
- Linguistic
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Research Engineer
Cisco Systems Talos Intelligence
05.2016 - Current
Tier II Call Center - Tech Support
Cognosante/ Kelly IT Services Contractor
11.2014 - 06.2015
DC Branch Help Desk Tech
NetCom Learning
10.2012 - 01.2013
Helpdesk Analyst
Strayer University
03.2012 - 10.2012
Technical Support-Marketing Associate
Kensington Pathology Consultants
02.2010 - 09.2011
Active Duty Patrol & T.O.C. Interpreter
Titan Linguistics, US Army
05.2003 - 02.2007
Public Relations Advisor
Al-Assaf Agricultural Bureau
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science -
University of Technology