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Prem Kumar

Cybersecurity Graduate Student | Information Security Analyst

Securing Digital Assets | Cloud Security | Threat Analysis

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INTRODUCTION

About Me

Passionate cybersecurity professional with 1+ year of hands-on experience in information security analysis. Currently pursuing graduate studies in Cybersecurity, specializing in network security, penetration testing, and threat intelligence. Committed to protecting digital infrastructure and staying ahead of emerging cyber threats.

1+
Years Experience
10+
Projects Completed
25+
Vulnerabilities Found
5+
Judging & Mentorship
EXPERTISE

Skills & Technologies

💻 Programming Languages

Python Bash PowerShell SQL R

🛡️ Security Tools

Metasploit Burp Suite Wireshark Nmap Nessus Splunk Snort

📋 Frameworks & Standards

OWASP Top 10 NIST 2.0 ISO 27001 MITRE ATT&CK PCI-DSS CIS

☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Security Azure Security GCP Security Docker Linux Windows Server

🛜 Network Security

Firewall Management IDS & IPS VPN ACL's Protocols Log Analysis
CAREER JOURNEY

Professional Experience

Information Security Intern

Smart IT Solutions
📅 Jun 2023 - July 2024 | 📍 Remote
  • Brought up 90% risk-free deployment by conducting regular internal and external vulnerability scans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and developed customized alerts that detect security events and anomalies. Performing in-depth audits on Identity and Access Management controls ensuring strict customized security policies and practices
  • Crafted documentation to improve workflow and collaborated with stakeholders on audit outcomes, recommended measures and guidance on access control. Administered and managed security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection solutions
  • Represent the Offshore team in the status and client calls, share weekly status reports with the client and also assist in understanding the entire security remediation during SSDLC cycle and help them in addressing the security loopholes in the application

Course Director

Team Developers
📅 Mar 2023 - Present | 📍 Remote
  • Team of skilled developers aiming to cater to enthusiastic developers from all over the world
  • Offering services on vast domains inluding Arificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Server Management and even more
  • Successful 20+ projects with 6+ startups that outstands with various domains and visions.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Education

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Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Pace University
📅 2025 - 2026 (Expected) | 📍 New York City, NY
🏆 GPA: 3.8/4.0
◆ Specialization: Cybersecurity and Information Security
◆ Research Focus: Passwordless Authentication
◆ On-going research on Patten Aware Threat Detection and Preventing with Cryptographic Authentication
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Bachelor of Technology in Cybersecurity

SRM University, Chennai
📅 2020 - 2024 | 📍 India, IN
🏆 GPA: 3.85/4.0
◆ Minor in Information Security
◆ Contribution: Real-Time Facial Recognition and Monitoring System
◆ Cybersecurity Club President & BIS Club Vice President
PORTFOLIO

Featured Projects

ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS

Research & Publications

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Under Review

Implementation Of Image Enhancement Using CLAHE For Retinal Fundus

👥 Prem Kumar Santhanam, Mithra Gowtham
📅 2026 (Expected)
IEEE Data Science Conference

This study investigates the application of Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE) as a methodology for enhancing image clarity and facilitating more precise disease detection by ophthalmologists.

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Published

Q-FlexiViT : A Quantum-Flexible Vision Transformer Optimized By Octopus-Inspired Algorithm For Intrusion Detection

👥 Prem Kumar Santhanam, Himaja Vellanki Chowdary, Sai Rohith Reddy, Mithra Gowtham
📅 2025
Elsevier Journal of Computers and Electrical Engineering

Researched an innovative framework to improve IDs with a novel classification model, the Quantum Flexi-Attention Vision Transformer (Q-FlexiViT), optimized using the Octopus Inspired Optimization (OIO) algorithm.

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ROADMAP

Future Plans & Goals

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Education

PhD in Cybersecurity

Planning to pursue doctoral research in AI-powered security systems and autonomous threat response

⏱️ 2028-2032
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Certification

Sec+ Certification

Offensive Security Certified Professional - Advanced penetration testing certification

⏱️ Q4 2025
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Project

Open Source Security Tool

Developing a comprehensive open-source security toolkit for SMBs with limited security budgets

⏱️ 2025-2026
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Professional Development

Security Conference Speaker

Present research findings at DEF CON and Black Hat conferences

⏱️ 2026
GET IN TOUCH

Contact Me

📧 Email

preminnyc2024@gmail.com

📱 Phone

+1 (201) 238-8400

📍 Location

New York City, NY