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Isha Mahadeshwar

Herndon,VA

Summary

Responsible and motivated recent graduate ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Cyber Security Intern

Verizon
Basking Ridge, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022

Supported cybersecurity team by monitoring/analyzing security incidents through SIEM tools e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack. Worked with Verizon's Corporate Security team in safeguarding company IP against cyber threats. Leveraged threat intelligence for effective risk neutralization and presented incident mitigation outcomes to the Chief Security Officer.

Network Engineering Intern

Verizon
Basking Ridge, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021

Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in identifying and resolving network-related issues in a timely manner, contributing to the overall reliability and performance of the network infrastructure. Worked on diverse projects aimed at enhancing the physical diversity of E911 and SS7 networks, culminating in a presentation to Verizon's Chief Technology Officer.

Education

Bachelors in Cyber Security Engineering -

George Mason University
05-2024

Skills

  • Cybersecurity frameworks
  • Reverse engineering
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Network Security
  • Incident Response
  • Network protocols
  • Social Engineering
  • Risk Assessment

Leadership And Activities

- President of GMU's Indian Student Association (Jan 2021 - August 2021) - Represented the Indian Student Association at campus-wide events, meetings, and forums, serving as a voice for the Indian student community and promoting diversity and inclusion. Planned major cultural and social events for the GMU community with up to 700+ attendees, and oversaw financial planning and budgeting for events that cost up to $20,000.

- Member of GMU's Competitive Cyber Security Club (Jan 2020 - May 2024) - Actively participated in weekly meetings, workshops, and seminars focused on various aspects of cybersecurity, including network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Engaged in hands-on activities such as capture-the-flag (CTF) competitions, solving security challenges to enhance practical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Timeline

Cyber Security Intern

Verizon
06.2022 - 08.2022

Network Engineering Intern

Verizon
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelors in Cyber Security Engineering -

George Mason University
Isha Mahadeshwar