Srikar Banka

Background

About Srikar Banka

As a cybersecurity professional with over 5 years of combined academic and industry experience, I bring a diverse and robust skill set to the table:• Proficient in web application security, malware analysis, reverse engineering, network security, and digital forensics• Excelled academically with a 4.0 GPA in MS in Cybersecurity and 8.11 CGPA in BS in Computer Science Engineering• Obtained CompTIA, Red Hat, MOOC, CISCO, and AWS certifications.• Notable achievement: Award-winning "ThePhishERmen-Phishing Detection Service" project, integrating theHive, cortex, and MISP for comprehensive email analysis• Industry experience as Software Intern at SplashBI, applying Java 8, and Spring frameworks, and conducting robust unit testing with JUnit• Executed mini-projects involving dictionary/brute-force attacks, encryption optimization, network vulnerability analysis, VPN tunneling, and in-depth malware analysis• Showcased web app security skills in the "Tunestore Security Enhancement" project, simulating attacks and implementing dynamic analysis• Honed malware analysis and reverse engineering skills through the "Revealing Complex Threats" project, employing advanced tools like Ghidra and OllyDbg• Contributed to the cybersecurity community through research and publications on gesture recognition, human-computer interaction, and ML/DL in security systems• Provided technical support as an Audio/Visual Technician and facilitated cross-cultural interactions as a Program Assistant at UNC Charlotte• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders• Strong foundation in programming languages, web technologies, and a wide array of cybersecurity tools and platformsI am well-equipped to take on challenging roles in the cybersecurity industry with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, hands-on experience across various domains, and a passion for continuous learning and research. My versatile skill set and ability to collaborate effectively and communicate complex technical concepts make me a valuable asset to any organization seeking to strengthen its cybersecurity posture.