Senior Security Researcher – Threat Detection and Incident Response

Sahil Vakkani

Malware Researcher at LTIMindtree  ·  SOC Analyst  ·  Threat Intelligence

Cybersecurity professional with 2+ years specializing in static & dynamic malware analysis, threat intelligence, and incident response. Recognized for 100% accuracy in malware classification.

Malware Analysis Reverse Engineering SOC Operations Threat Intelligence Incident Response
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2+
Years Experience
100%
Classification Accuracy
2×
Employee of the Month
Top 5%
TryHackMe Global

Career

Work Experience

Malware Researcher
LTIMindtree · Pune, India
Aug 2023 – Present
  • Monitored and responded to security events/incidents for enterprise clients in a 24×7 SOC environment, ensuring rapid containment and mitigation.
  • Performed static and dynamic malware analysis using SysInternals Suite, OllyDbg, x32dbg, DNSpy, and Wireshark — including sandboxed lab setup and teardown.
  • Achieved 100% accuracy in classifying client-submitted malware samples — awarded 2× Employee of the Month for sustained quality.
  • Identified and removed malware families including Ransomware, Spyware, Trojans, Adware, and PUAs from client endpoints.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of security breaches; authored corrective/preventive action reports aligned with security policies.
  • Authored threat intelligence write-ups on emerging malware campaigns, contributing to automated classification improvements and internal TI feeds.
  • Collaborated with security teams on OS hardening, cloud security fundamentals, networking concepts, and risk assessment.
IoT Engineer (Intern)
Olyphaunt Solutions · Pune, India
Jul 2022 – Sep 2022
  • Built a smart room monitoring device tracking temperature, O₂, CO₂, and health parameters with real-time dashboard transmission.
  • Implemented secure MQTTs protocol for encrypted data transmission across IoT channels, ensuring data integrity and device security.

Capabilities

Skills & Toolset

Analysis & Forensics
Static Analysis Dynamic Analysis Reverse Engineering Malware Triage Memory Forensics Root Cause Analysis Behavioral Analysis
SOC & Operations
SOC L1 / L2 Incident Response Threat Intelligence SIEM (Splunk) Log Analysis MITRE ATT&CK IOC Hunting
Security Tools
OllyDbg x32dbg DNSpy Wireshark MS SysInternals Wazuh Splunk Nmap Burp Suite
Programming
Python Java C / C++ SQL JavaScript Bash / Shell HTML / CSS
Threat Categories
Ransomware Spyware Trojans Adware PUAs Rootkits Phishing APTs
Infrastructure & Cloud
Networking OS Hardening AWS IAM Cloud Security IoT Security Reconnaissance

Portfolio

Academic Projects

PROJECT 01
SIEM-Based Log Analysis & Incident Response Simulation
Performed SOC-style log monitoring using Splunk by configuring custom correlation rules, detecting abnormal login attempts, and generating incident reports. Developed dashboards to track failed authentication anomalies and lateral movement indicators using SPL queries.
Splunk SPL Windows Event Logs SIEM Incident Response
PROJECT 02
File Integrity Monitoring & Malware Indicator Detection
Implemented file integrity monitoring in Wazuh to detect unauthorized system file modifications and built automated alert response workflows. Mapped detections to MITRE ATT&CK techniques for structured threat attribution.
Wazuh FIM MITRE ATT&CK Python Automation
PROJECT 03
Enterprise Malware Analysis Lab Environment
Designed and built an isolated malware analysis lab for safe static and dynamic analysis. Configured sandboxed VMs with network isolation, deployed analysis tools, and established repeatable malware triage workflows.
VMware x32dbg OllyDbg SysInternals Wireshark
PROJECT 04
Smart Room IoT Monitoring Device
Developed a smart room monitoring system tracking temperature, O₂, CO₂, and health parameters in real-time. Implemented secure MQTTs communication with encrypted channels, transmitting sensor data to a centralized dashboard.
IoT MQTTs Python Encryption Dashboard

Credentials

Certifications & Education

CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Certified
TryHackMe — Top 5% Global
TryHackMe
Global Rank
AWS IAM Foundations
Amazon Web Services · Udemy
Completed
Microsoft- SC200
Microsoft
Ongoing
Python Programming
Udemy
Completed
B.Tech Computer Science
MIT-WPU Pune · Computer Science
Distinction

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Resume

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Sahil Vakkani — Resume
Malware Researcher · SOC Analyst · LTIMindtree · Pune, India  ·  PDF · 2025
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CompTIA Security+ Certified
TryHackMe Top 5%

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