Detailed Forensic Analyst with 5 years of experience performing forensic acquisition, extraction and analysis on over 150 cases. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance organizational brand.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Forensic Analyst
Arete IR LLP
Hyderabad
09.2021 - 08.2023
Successfully managed and contributed to 100 projects on ransomware exploitation, network intrusion, and cloud-based services (Office 365, Google, Azure, Rackspace)
Investigated business email compromise to identify root cause, threat actor activities, data exfiltration and assessing security vulnerabilities
Analyzed ransomware affected systems to ascertain intrusion vector, patient zero, payload, malware analysis, lateral movement, data staging, exfiltration, and contribute to curation of threat intelligence
Proficient in ransomware analysis, host-based, email, log and network forensics, leveraging Axiom, X-Ways, FTK, and custom investigation tools
Delivered multiple rapid triage projects within 72-hour turnaround while collaborating for efficient resource allocation and utilization
Created reports to convey technical findings to audiences(legal and managerial) with varying levels of technical expertise
Provided training on BEC investigations on best practices, investigative tools and techniques.
Investigated systems targeted by zero-day vulnerabilities, analyzing advanced, previously unknown cyber threats
Digital Forensics Examiner
Systools Software Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
07.2019 - 08.2021
Led on-site forensic physical and logical acquisition and extraction of over 300 systems,mobiles and servers in time-critical, large-scale projects, collaborating closely with LEA, providing critical insights into credibility
Experienced in Email forensics including acquisition, indexing, timeline analysis, and keyword search
Proficient in E-discovery, encompassing data collection, processing, review, and analysis, to uncover critical digital evidence
Managed and actively contributed to corporate cases, compiling evidences and producing comprehensive reports for litigation
Assisted in company management tasks including comprehensive technical training to equip them with essential skills in investigation
Collaborated with financial team in conducting analysis of digital evidences relevant to financial investigations
Scientific Officer Trainee
Truth Labs
Hyderabad
07.2018 - 12.2018
Performed forensic imaging, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence
Leveraged expertise in audio-video forensics, including video enhancement and picture analysis
Proficiently conducted both manual and automated analysis
Conducted fire investigations related to insurance claims, examining fire incidents to determine cause and origin of fire
Provided comprehensive reports and findings
Senior Analyst
PwC PVT. LTD
Mumbai
01.2018 - 05.2018
Conducted comprehensive audit investigations of vehicles, specializing in fraud detection and document examination for OEM
Assessed compliance of vehicles with regulatory standards by examination of vehicle records
Identified non-compliance issues like suspicious activities or transactions, employing forensic techniques and data analysis to enhance manufacturing efficiency
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science(Specialisation in Cyber Forensic)
National Forensic Sciences University
Gandhinagar
2018
B.E in Electrical And Electronics Engineering -
Anna University
Chennai
2016
All India Senior School Certificate Examination -
Indian Community School Kuwait
Kuwait
2012
Skills
Digital Forensics
Ransomware Investigation
X-Ways Forensics
Magnet Axiom
Intella
EnCase
FTK
Mobile Forensics
UFED
Oxygen Forensics
Email Forensics
Unified Audit Logs
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Controller-Based GeoTagging and Digital Signing of Legally Authorized Firearm and Bullets, Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Volume 51, 2019, Issue 3
Implementation of embedded system of UART and LED using UBOOT & Linux, IEEEXplore, May 2015
Recognition from local newspaper for project: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/gfsu-research-aims-at-smart-weapons-control/articleshow/60050261.cms
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Certification
University of Cambridge (ESOL) BEC Vantage Jun 2013
Certified Mobilyze Operator Apr 2020
Decoding Spoofing Apps, Analysis and Validation of shared iOS notes, Location Carving from Mobile Devices using Physical Analyzer Apr 2020
Autopsy-8-Hour online Training Apr 2020
OSForensics Triage Certification Apr 2020
References
References available upon request.
Quote
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie Curie
Timeline
Digital Forensic Analyst
Arete IR LLP
09.2021 - 08.2023
Digital Forensics Examiner
Systools Software Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 08.2021
Scientific Officer Trainee
Truth Labs
07.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Analyst
PwC PVT. LTD
01.2018 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Forensic Science(Specialisation in Cyber Forensic)
Clinical Documentation Specialist at Acuity Solutions India Pvt Ltd (An IKS Health Company) | Client: Coastal MedicalClinical Documentation Specialist at Acuity Solutions India Pvt Ltd (An IKS Health Company) | Client: Coastal Medical