
Om Salamkayala
@omsalamkayala
Digital forensics professional at ISRM Group and University of Staffordshire who investigated ransomware and BEC attacks and researched AI-based DDoS detection.
What I'm looking for
At ISRM Group, I currently work as a Principal Advisor, DF on demand. At University of Staffordshire, I taught Digital Forensics, Mobile Forensics, and CyberOps Security, supervised M.Sc. dissertations, and prepared study materials.
My digital forensics work has included analyzing post-ransomware and BEC cases at Arete advisors LLP, and investigating and reporting on potential evidence while preserving its integrity and confidentiality. My PhD research at University of Staffordshire focused on detecting volumetric DDoS attacks using AI neural networks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal Advisor, DF (P1-DF)
ISRM Group
Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)
Remote on-demand role as Principal Advisor in Digital Forensics.
Part-Time Lecturer
University of Staffordshire
Oct 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 3 months)
Delivered modules in Digital Forensics, Mobile Forensics, and CyberOps Security to master's and bachelor's students. Supervised M.Sc dissertations and designed study materials.
Digital Forensics IR Analyst L3
Arete Advisors LLP
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 (5 months)
Analyzed post-ransomware and BEC attack cases, performed digital forensics investigations, and provided expert reports.
Digital Forensics Manager
Objectwin Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Dec 2018 - Sep 2019 (9 months)
Managed digital forensics operations, provided training to new joiners, and improved process efficiency by reducing a 5-stage work process to 2 stages.
Digital Forensics Analyst
Orion Security Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year)
Performed digital forensics analysis and investigations, including evidence preservation and data retrieval from various systems.
Digital Forensics Executive
Spectra Management Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 2 months)
Conducted digital forensics investigations, including solving a critical case related to bidding corruption.
Customer Support US Digital
Amazon India
Oct 2015 - Feb 2016 (4 months)
Provided customer support for US digital services, receiving appreciation from US customers for delighted service.
Android Lab Coordinator
Satya Technologies
Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 (8 months)
Coordinated Android lab activities and guided students for their mini prototype Android app projects.
Scientific Officer
Truth Labs
Dec 2009 - Mar 2010 (3 months)
Worked as a Scientific Officer in a forensic laboratory, assisting in digital forensics investigations.
Research Associate Attachment
D.F.S, CFSL, Hyderabad
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009 (5 months)
Volunteered as a Research Associate attachment at the Directorate of Forensic Science, Hyderabad.
IT PM Member
Cheshire County Council
Dec 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year)
Industrial placement as an IT Project Management member, supporting IT operations and project activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Staffordshire
PhD, Computer Science
2020 - 2025
PhD in Computer Science from the University of Staffordshire, UK, completed in July 2025. Research focused on detection of volumetric DDoS attacks using AI neural networks.
Staffordshire University
M.Sc, Forensic Computing
2005 - 2008
M.Sc in Forensic Computing from Staffordshire University, UK, completed in 2008.
J.N.T.U University
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science Engineering
1999 - 2004
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering from J.N.T.U University, Hyderabad, completed in 2004.
S.B.T.E & T
Diploma, Computer Technology
1994 - 1997
Diploma in Computer Technology from S.B.T.E & T, Hyderabad, completed in 1997.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
github.com/omvasu/DDoS-Datasets.gitSalary expectations
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