Saptarshi Patel
SOC Analyst
SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in security monitoring, threat detection, network security, and SIEM-based alert triage. Strong background in SOC lab development, Android application security analysis, and enterprise network security implementation.
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Years of experience
Saptarshi
About Me
Cybersecurity professional focused on security monitoring, threat detection, network security, and SOC operations. Experience includes SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, and Elastic Stack, along with hands-on work in log analysis, alert triage, access control, cloud environments, and security tooling. Strong project background in mobile application security analysis, enterprise network defense, and virtualized SOC lab development aligned with practical security operations.
My expert
areas
Expertise in SOC operations, SIEM monitoring, threat detection, network security, IAM, cloud platforms, and hands-on security lab implementation.
Skills
SIEM Monitoring & Alert Triage
Threat Detection & Log Analysis
Network Security
Identity & Access Management
Cloud Security Fundamentals
Security Tools & Scripting
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500
Security Events Processed (Daily) -
10
Emergency Incidents Responded (Monthly) -
20
Authorized Entries Managed (Daily) -
25
Enterprise Network Nodes Secured
Education
Post Graduate Degree in Cybersecurity
Loyalist College
Toronto, Canada
May 2023 – December 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication
Gujarat Technological University
India
July 2017 – June 2021
Experience
Elite Residential Concierge Service
Security Concierge (Part-time) | August 2023 – Present
- Delivered customer support by greeting 50+ residents daily and addressing concerns through documented service and communication protocols.
- Responded to 10+ emergency incidents monthly, including fire alarms and lift entrapments, following established safety procedures.
- Managed access control systems for 20+ authorized entries daily through credential verification and resident safety protocols.
- Maintained secure front-desk operations by monitoring access activity and supporting incident response in residential environments.
- Followed documented operational procedures to ensure consistent service delivery, safety compliance, and accurate access handling.
Certifications
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301)
Cisco
eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester [eJPT v2]
eLearnSecurity
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA
Projects
SOC Simulation and Threat Detection Home Lab
Developer
Skills Used
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Elastic Stack, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Sysmon, pfSense, Kali Linux, Elastic Agent, Beats, MITRE ATT&CK, KQL
Key Roles
- Architected a virtualized SOC environment using Elastic Stack SIEM integrating 4+ systems including Windows 10, Kali Linux, and pfSense.
- Configured centralized log ingestion with Elastic Agent and Beats processing 500+ daily security events across 5+ sources.
- Developed custom detection rules aligned with MITRE ATT&CK to identify 8+ brute force and lateral movement techniques.
- Executed simulated attacks using Metasploit, Nmap, and Hydra while analyzing 15+ incidents through SIEM dashboards and KQL queries.
- Improved detection visibility by normalizing logs, correlating events, and supporting structured incident triage in a home SOC environment.
CCNA 200-301 Network Security Lab Project
Developer
Skills Used
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Routers, Layer 3 Switches, Firewalls, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, DAI, AAA, IPsec VPN, SNMPv3, Syslog
Key Roles
- Designed enterprise network infrastructure with 50+ routers, Layer 3 switches, firewalls, and defense-in-depth across 8+ VLANs.
- Configured standard and extended ACLs, port security, DHCP snooping, DAI, and AAA authentication on 25+ nodes.
- Deployed secure connectivity through site-to-site IPsec VPNs, SSH management, and WPA3-Enterprise wireless authentication across 4+ segments.
- Implemented centralized logging with syslog servers and SNMPv3 for traffic monitoring and event analysis from 15+ devices.
- Strengthened enterprise lab security through segmentation, authentication controls, and monitored network visibility across multiple infrastructure components.
Mobile Application Security Analyzer
Developer
Skills Used
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Python Flask, AndroGuard, Static Analysis, PDF Report Generation, Input Validation, Access Controls
Key Roles
- Developed a web-based Android security analyzer with a Wix front-end supporting secure uploads of 10+ APK files.
- Engineered a Python Flask backend integrated with AndroGuard to analyze 50+ APKs and detect 20+ vulnerability patterns.
- Automated 10–15 page PDF security report generation with consistent formatting and actionable remediation insights for reviewed applications.
- Applied security best practices including temporary file storage, input validation, and access controls to minimize exposure risk.
- Built an intuitive interface supporting secure file submission and streamlined static analysis workflow for Android application assessments.
