Skilled Cybersecurity Analyst with 5.5+ years of experience securing complex IT infrastructures across finance, media, and automotive industries. Expertise in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and SIEM tools like Splunk and McAfee, along with EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike Falcon. Proficient in designing secure network architectures, optimizing firewalls, and enforcing DLP to protect sensitive data. Reduced cyberattacks by 60% and false positives by 99% through strategic rule optimization and proactive threat hunting. Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001 , GDPR, and HIPAA, with hands-on experience in Cisco networking, IDS/IPS, and cloud security. Recognized for leadership in global SOC operations, mentoring analysts, and delivering technical solutions aligned with business goals. CompTIA CYSA+ certified, demonstrated expertise in Data Loss Prevention (DLP), AWS security, vulnerability management, and endpoint security.