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πŸ” Prayag Piya

Cybersecurity Analyst | Network Defender | AI Explorer

πŸ“ Thunder Bay, Canada | βœ‰οΈ [email protected]
πŸ”— LinkedIn | 🌐 Portfolio


🎯 Mission Statement

β€œTurning cybersecurity challenges into opportunities, one threat at a time.” πŸš€


πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Who Am I?

I'm a Cybersecurity Analyst with 4+ years of experience protecting systems, data, and networks from cyber threats. I thrive in fast-paced environments where security meets innovation, with a special interest in machine learning and AI-driven solutions. πŸ’‘


πŸŽ“ Education

  • πŸŽ“ Master of Computer Science β€” Lakehead University (2024 – Present)
    Focus: Machine Learning, Neural Networks, AI, Cybersecurity 🧠
  • πŸ” Cybersecurity Diploma β€” Centennial College (2023 – 2024)
    Focus: Cloud Computing, Web Security 🌐
  • πŸ’» BSc (Hons) in IT Security β€” London Metropolitan University (2018 – 2021)
    Focus: Network Security, Ethical Hacking πŸ›‘οΈ

πŸ›‘οΈ Professional Arsenal

πŸ’» Tech Skills πŸ”§ Security Tools ☁️ Cloud Platforms
Python 🐍, Rust πŸ¦€ SIEM Solutions, Firewalls πŸ”₯ AWS, Azure, Google Cloud πŸŒ₯️
Machine Learning πŸ€– EDR, VAPT πŸ›‘οΈ Virtualization (ESXi, WSUS)
Data Visualization πŸ“Š ELK Stack, NIST, PCI-DSS πŸ“œ Microsoft Office Suite πŸ“‚

πŸ” Recent Projects

🦠 Malware Detection Using Memory Samples

  • Role: Lead Developer
  • Stack: Python, TensorFlow, ELK Stack
  • Impact: Built an AI model to detect malware, enhancing system defense.

πŸ’³ Credit Fraud Detection

  • Role: Lead Developer
  • Stack: PyTorch, SMOTE, DataViz πŸ“Š
  • Impact: Designed a fraud detection system to safeguard transactions.

πŸ’‘ Cyber Hygiene Awareness

  • Role: Cybersecurity Educator
  • Impact: Trained organizations in defense strategies and best practices.

πŸš€ What Drives Me?

πŸ”’ Passion for Cybersecurity: There’s nothing more thrilling than outsmarting bad actors.
πŸ€– AI Curiosity: Exploring how AI can revolutionize defense mechanisms.
πŸ› οΈ Problem Solver: If it’s broken, I’ll fix it. If it’s unbreakable, I’ll find a way.


πŸ“« Get in Touch!

I’m always up for discussing tech, AI, and cybersecurity. Feel free to connect:
πŸ“§ [email protected]
πŸ”— LinkedIn | 🌐 Portfolio


β€œSecurity is not a product, but a process.” β€” Bruce Schneier πŸ”

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