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GANESH HOTKAR

@ganeshhotkar

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level SOC Analyst role where I can apply SIEM, threat hunting, and incident response skills, work in a process-driven SOC, and grow through hands-on investigations and automation.

Cybersecurity & SOC Analyst with hands-on experience in SIEM monitoring, threat hunting, log analysis, and incident response. Proficient in Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and network security analysis. Certified SOC Analyst (CCSA) with practical project experience in malware investigation, phishing response automation, and end-to-end SOC investigations. Seeking an entry-level SOC Analyst role to strengthen organizational security posture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AR Associate

Dafsons Healthcare Solutions

Mar 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Applied analytical and process-driven skills from AR role to SOC workflows, supporting incident ticketing, compliance, and documentation to improve response consistency and SLA adherence.

Incident Response Log Analysis Compliance Threat Hunting

Testing Engineer

Transtech Engineers

Aug 2019 - Sep 2023 (4 years 1 month)

Executed 50+ transformer tests with 100% compliance, developed test plans and calibrated equipment, and used root-cause analysis to ensure technical accuracy and reliable diagnostics.

Test Planning Technical Diagnostics Root Cause Analysis Equipment Calibration Data Analysis Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KLE Institute of Technology, Hubli

Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a project on an electronic soft starter for a single phase motor, applying testing and engineering principles.