Deepak Sen

Dedicated and detail-oriented Malware Analyst with over 15 years of total professional IT experience, including 9+ years of specialized expertise in malware research, threat intelligence, and endpoint security database management. Proven expertise in analyzing complex malware samples, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), and managing false positives/negatives in secure virtual environments. Proficient in leveraging Python for workflow automation, and utilizing reverse-engineering tools alongside custom YARA rules to strengthen endpoint detection capabilities and mitigate emerging threats.

Malware Research Analyst at Tweaking Technologies (2017-06 – Present)

• Administer and manage backend threat databases for prominent Windows and Mac Anti-Malware solutions, including Advanced System Protector, Systweak Anti-Malware, and SmartMac Care.
• Analyze malware samples, Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs), and malicious toolbars within isolated Virtual Environments (VMware Workstation), and author YARA rules for custom threat detection.
• Collaborate with top-tier threat intelligence vendors (Immunet, Sunbelt, Emsisoft, VXintel) to parse, validate, and integrate diverse malware sample feeds.
• Develop and deploy Python scripts to automate in-house web tasks and threat data collection workflows, significantly improving operational efficiency.
• Triage and resolve complex False Positive and False Negative cases, refining detection algorithms and reducing alert fatigue for end-users.
• Ensure strict software compliance by monitoring and aligning internal definitions with the Appesteem Deceptors and Certified Lists.
• Mentor and train incoming analysts on malware behavior, secure virtual lab setup, and advanced analysis techniques.

IT Administrator at DPS Ajmer (2016-04 – 2017-06)

• Managed the end-to-end IT infrastructure and school network, ensuring high availability, network performance, and security of internal systems.
• Administered and secured critical platforms including the ERP system, RFID (GPRS) tracking, Biometric Attendance, and Smart Classes databases.
• Oversaw hardware management, CCTV surveillance telemetry, and maintained the technical backend for the institutional website.

Research Analyst at Systweak Software (2013-01 – 2016-04)

• Governed the whitelisting process and maintained extensive exclusion lists for the Advanced System Protector antivirus engine to prevent system conflicts.
• Conducted daily tracking of global software updates, extracting and analyzing registry changes to proactively build and update robust threat detection definitions.

Associate Technical Consultant at PurpleLeap (A Pearson Educomp Company) (2010-08 – 2012-12)

• Delivered specialized technical training modules focusing on the Oracle 10g Developer Track and core database management principles.

Master of Science in Computer Science – MDS University (2006 – 2007)

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications in Computer Applications – MDS University (2005 – 2006)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Government College (2003 – 2005)