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Mahima Bhushan

@mahimabhushan

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Diligent Cyber Security Analyst with expertise in vulnerability testing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that challenges my skills in cybersecurity while offering opportunities for growth and collaboration in a dynamic team environment.

I am a dedicated Cyber Security Analyst with over 3 years of experience in securing systems and data. My expertise lies in Vulnerability and Penetration Testing, complemented by a solid background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. I have successfully reduced system downtime by 30% through rapid incident response and mitigated risks by 40% using advanced tools like Nessus and Nmap.

My journey has taken me across six countries, enriching my perspective and enhancing my multilingual abilities. I thrive in diverse environments and have a proven track record of leading internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR. I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills to contribute to innovative cybersecurity solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Grade 1 Teacher

Current

Bladensburg Elementary

Aug 2024 - Present (11 months)

Delivered daily lessons to over 15 students using interactive digital tools. Resolved 90% of student device issues independently without requiring IT assistance.

Classroom Management Technical Support Problem Solving Student Engagement

Office Assistant

Embassy of India

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Processed over 100 medical reimbursement claims, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Documented risk processes and secured more than 20 classified files under RMF standards.

Regulatory Compliance Documentation File Management Administrative Support Claims Processing

Cybersecurity Analyst

Juspay

Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Reduced system downtime by 30% through rapid incident response and mitigated 40% of risks using Nessus, Nmap, and Burp Suite vulnerability scans. Automated vulnerability reporting with Python, cutting manual effort by 25%, and led internal audits to ensure 100% compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Nessus Nmap Burp suite Python ISO 27001 GDPR Incident Response Vulnerability Management Audit

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chitkara University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.6

Completed a comprehensive curriculum in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in various computing disciplines. Maintained a solid academic performance with a GPA of 3.6.