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Manasi Patil

@manasipatil1

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I investigate security incidents, triage alerts, and assess vulnerabilities across web applications and networks.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a cybersecurity role where I can contribute to SOC operations, incident investigation, vulnerability assessment, or application security while continuing to develop hands-on skills in Microsoft security tools and threat detection.

I've conducted web application and network penetration tests at Hacker Bro Technologies, identifying OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, and broken authentication. I prioritised vulnerability findings by CVSS severity and produced remediation reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

At Sanmati Forensics, I investigated incidents using EnCase and FTK Imager, identified indicators of compromise, and reconstructed timelines under chain-of-custody protocols. I'm building hands-on SOC skills through SC-200 training and security labs focused on Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra ID, and KQL.

For my MSc dissertation, I built Cyber Helper, an AI-powered phishing detection tool using URL checking and OCR screenshot analysis, achieving a SUS score of 76. I bring practical knowledge of network traffic analysis, alert triage, digital forensics, incident response, and security frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Ice Cream Shop Assistant

Current

Glasgow, UK

Jul 2026 - Present (2 months)

Customer-facing role handling orders, payments, and stock rotation in a fast-paced retail environment.

Current

Warehouse Operative

Current

Evri

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Operated in a high-volume, shift-based environment requiring task prioritisation and accuracy under pressure.

Cybersecurity Intern

Hacker Bro Technologies

Jul 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted web application and network penetration tests using Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, and OWASP ZAP; identified OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQLi, XSS, and broken authentication. Performed vulnerability assessments, prioritised findings by CVSS severity, and produced remediation reports.

Burp suite Metasploit Nmap OWASP ZAP OWASP Top 10 CVSS Vulnerability Assessment Penetration Testing Wireshark Network Traffic Analysis Alert Triage

Digital Forensics Intern

Sanmati Forensics

Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)

Investigated cybersecurity incidents using EnCase and FTK Imager; identified indicators of compromise (IOCs) and reconstructed incident timelines under chain-of-custody protocols. Prepared structured forensic reports for legal review.

Encase FTK Imager Digital Forensics incident investigation Chain Of Custody IOC Identification Forensic Report Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Strathclyde

Master of Science, Cybersecurity

2024 -

Grade: Distinction in several modules

Activities and societies: Dissertation: Cyber Helper - AI-powered phishing detection tool (URL checking + OCR screenshot analysis). SUS score: 76. GitHub: github.com/manasi0417/cyber-helper-backend

Pursuing an MSc in Cybersecurity with distinctions in Advanced Human-Centred Security, VAST, and Information Security Fundamentals. Dissertation on AI-powered phishing detection tool achieved a Distinction.