Vatsal Sapovadiya

Motivated cybersecurity fresher with foundational knowledge of Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, including log analysis, network traffic monitoring, and alert triage. Familiar with SIEM tools such as Splunk and Wazuh through hands-on labs and projects. Basic understanding of common attack patterns such as brute-force attempts and suspicious network activity.

Passionate about defensive security and continuously improving skills through practical platforms like CyberDefenders, LetsDefend and TryHackMe. Seeking an entry-level SOC Analyst role to apply and grow technical skills in a real-world environment.

SOC Investigation Practice at CyberDefenders (Present)

• Investigating simulated security alerts and incidents on CyberDefenders platform.
• Performed log analysis and basic threat investigation to identify malicious activity patterns.
• Practicing SOC workflows including alert triage, incident analysis, and documenting findings.

Cybersecurity Intern at CodeAlpha (2025-05 – 2025-06)

• Analyzed network traffic using Wireshark to identify suspicious patterns and protocol-level anomalies.
• Investigated packets and log data to detect brute-force attempts and unusual connection behavior.
• Documented security findings and attack scenarios following SOC-style incident reporting practices.

Android Development Intern at BrainyBeams (2023-07 – 2023-08)

• Developed Android application components using Java/XML within Android Studio.
• Implemented user interface layouts and activity navigation following Android development best practices.
• Integrated basic backend connectivity and tested application functionality across multiple Android devices.

Web Development Intern at CreArt Solutions (2022-09 – 2022-10)

• Developed a Django-based web application using Python with secure authentication and user management.
• Implemented email-sending functionality using SMTP integration within the web application.
• Assisted in debugging, testing, and improving application performance and security practices.

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering – Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) (2024 – Present)

Diploma in Information Technology – Government Polytechnic Rajkot (2021 – 2024)