Rajesh

Experienced Cyber Security Researcher and Data Analyst with a strong track record at VIT Chennai. Expert in network forensics, threat simulation, and geospatial analysis (QGIS). Adept at deploying tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and SIEM to secure environments and analyze complex datasets.

Research Assistant (Geospatial Data Analyst) - VIT Chennai

(2025-03 - 2026-02)

Served as a Geospatial Data Analyst under a State Planning Commission project.

• Utilized QGIS and geospatial analysis techniques to map, analyze, and interpret data trends for state-level planning.

Research Associate - VIT Chennai

(2024-11 - 2025-02)

Worked on the TNSCPS project: "Psychological Impact on Children Affected by Loss of Parent/s due to Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu".

• Managed data consolidation, analytical reporting, and project coordination.

Field Investigator - VIT Chennai

(2024-04 - 2024-11)

• Conducted field research, interviews, and primary data collection for the TNSCPS project concerning Covid-19 affected children across Tamil Nadu.

Research Assistant - VIT Chennai

(2023-12 - 2024-03)

Contributed to the ICSSR (Indian Council for Social Science and Research) project: "An Analysis on the Impact and Performance of Start-ups in empowering the Youths of South India".

• Assisted in quantitative data analysis, framework design, and research documentation.

Cybersecurity Intern - Coding Monks Innovations

• Supported the development and structuring of a comprehensive cybersecurity academic syllabus
• Delivered a complimentary educational webinar on fundamental networking concepts for students.

M.Sc.

• Computer Science – Cyber Security - Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) (2023)

B.Sc.

• Computer Science - Om Shanthi Arts and Science College (2021)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Government Higher Secondary School (2018)

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) - St. Anne's High School (2016)