Yogender Godara

About Me

Cybersecurity and Networking professional with a passion for securing digital infrastructure and staying ahead of emerging threats.

Professional Summary

About Me

Cybersecurity and Networking professional with a Master's degree in Information Technology from Murdoch University, specializing in threat detection, network security, and IoT device protection using machine learning. Proven track record of winning multiple hackathons and cybersecurity competitions, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and technical expertise.

With hands-on experience in enterprise network infrastructure, security operations, and vulnerability assessment, I combine deep technical knowledge with practical implementation skills. My expertise spans across network protocol analysis, security architecture design, threat hunting, and incident response automation. I hold industry-recognized certifications including Blue Team Level 1, CompTIA Security+, and dual CCNP certifications (ENCOR & ENRSI).

Passionate about securing digital infrastructure and staying ahead of emerging threats, I actively contribute to the cybersecurity community through research, mentorship, and hands-on projects. Whether it's designing secure network architectures, hunting threats, or building automation tools, I thrive on solving complex security challenges that make systems more resilient and organizations safer.

Core Competencies

Skills

Cybersecurity

  • Threat Detection & Hunting
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Incident Response
  • Security Operations (SOC)
  • SIEM & Log Analysis
  • Blue Team Operations

Network Engineering

  • Enterprise Network Design
  • Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF)
  • Network Security Architecture
  • Cisco Technologies (CCNP)
  • VPN & Remote Access
  • Network Monitoring

Technical Skills

  • Python & Automation
  • Machine Learning for Security
  • Penetration Testing
  • Cloud Security (Azure)
  • Linux System Administration
  • Docker & Kubernetes

Tools & Platforms

  • CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Elastic Stack
  • Wireshark
  • Nmap
  • Splunk
  • EVE-NG
  • Git
  • Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Academic Excellence

Education

Master of Information Technology

Murdoch University, Perth, Australia

2023 - 2025

GPA: 3.33/4.0

Specializations: Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, IoT Security Research using Machine Learning

Honors: Global Excellence Scholarship, International Postgraduate Student Scholarship

BSc Mathematics (Honours)

University of Delhi, India

2018 - 2022

GPA: 8.4/10

Specializations: Advanced Mathematics, Cryptography, Algorithm Design • Minor: Physics, Computational Methods

Honors: Academic Excellence Award

Professional Certifications

Certifications

Blue Team Level 1

Security Blue Team Academy

SOC operations & threat hunting

CompTIA Security+ SYO-701

CompTIA

Core security principles

CCNP ENCOR

Cisco

Enterprise network core technologies

CCNP ENRSI

Cisco

Secure network solutions

Mental Health in Cybersecurity

Security Blue Team Academy

Wellness in security roles

Competition Victories & Honors

Achievements

The Great Forensic Hunt 2025

Curtin Cyber Security Club

1st Place - Digital forensics competition

WeMoney Financial Wellness AI Hackathon

WeMoney

1st Place - AI solution for fraud detection

New Light Hackathon

ComSSA, Curtin University

1st Place - 48-hour cybersecurity hackathon

Case Night for Future Engineers

Venture X Enitiate, UWA

1st Place - Engineering security challenge

Global Excellence Scholarship

Murdoch University

Academic achievement in cybersecurity research

International Postgraduate Scholarship

Murdoch University

Research capabilities recognition

Academic Excellence Award

University of Delhi

Mathematics and analytical sciences

Technical Skills Matrix

Comprehensive overview of my expertise across cybersecurity, networking, and development

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Cybersecurity

Threat detection, incident response, and security operations

Threat Detection & Hunting

Expert

2 years of experience

SIEM & Log Analysis

Expert

2 years of experience

Incident Response

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Vulnerability Assessment

Advanced

2 years of experience

Security Operations (SOC)

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Blue Team Operations

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Penetration Testing

Intermediate

1 year of experience

Threat Intelligence

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Digital Forensics

Intermediate

1 year of experience

ISO 27001 & Compliance

Intermediate

1 year of experience

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Network Engineering

Network design, protocols, and infrastructure management

Enterprise Network Design

Advanced

2 years of experience

Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Expert

2.5 years of experience

Network Security Architecture

Advanced

2 years of experience

Cisco Technologies (CCNP)

Expert

2.5 years of experience

VPN & Remote Access

Advanced

2 years of experience

Network Monitoring & Analytics

Advanced

2 years of experience

VLAN & Network Segmentation

Expert

2 years of experience

QoS & Traffic Management

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Firewall Configuration

Advanced

2 years of experience

NAT & DHCP

Expert

2 years of experience

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Programming & Scripting

Automation, development, and systems programming

Python

Expert

3 years of experience

Bash/Shell Scripting

Advanced

2.5 years of experience

SQL

Advanced

2 years of experience

TypeScript/JavaScript

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Security Automation

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

System Administration

Advanced

2 years of experience

Ansible Automation

Advanced

1 year of experience

REST API Development

Intermediate

1.5 years of experience

Django/FastAPI

Intermediate

1 year of experience

Git & Version Control

Advanced

2.5 years of experience

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Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud security, containerization, and infrastructure as code

Docker & Containerization

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Kubernetes Orchestration

Intermediate

1 year of experience

Azure Cloud Services

Intermediate

1 year of experience

Cloud Security

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Infrastructure as Code

Intermediate

1 year of experience

Linux System Administration

Expert

3 years of experience

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AI & Machine Learning

ML models, data analysis, and intelligent systems

Machine Learning for Security

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

IoT Security Research

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Anomaly Detection

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Data Analysis & Visualization

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Intermediate

1 year of experience

Threat Detection Models

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

🌐

Web Development

Full-stack web development and modern frameworks

Next.js & React

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Tailwind CSS

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

React Three Fiber

Intermediate

1 year of experience

Full Stack Development

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

UI/UX Design Principles

Intermediate

1.5 years of experience

Responsive Design

Advanced

1.5 years of experience

Tools & Platforms

Technologies and tools I work with daily

Endpoint Protection

🔒

CrowdStrike Falcon

Endpoint Protection⭐ Expert

SIEM & Analytics

📊

Elasticsearch & Kibana

SIEM & Analytics⭐ Expert
📊

Splunk

SIEM & Analytics⭐⭐ Advanced

Network Analysis

🔍

Wireshark

Network Analysis⭐ Expert

Network Scanning

🎯

Nmap

Network Scanning⭐⭐ Advanced

Vulnerability Scanning

🛡️

Nessus

Vulnerability Scanning⭐⭐ Advanced

Penetration Testing

⚔️

Metasploit

Penetration Testing⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate

Web Security Testing

🔐

Burp Suite

Web Security Testing⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate

Network Devices

🌐

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Network Devices⭐ Expert

Network Emulation

🖥️

EVE-NG

Network Emulation⭐ Expert
🖥️

GNS3

Network Emulation⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate

Network Simulation

📡

Cisco Packet Tracer

Network Simulation⭐⭐ Advanced

Firewall & VPN

🔥

pfSense

Firewall & VPN⭐⭐ Advanced

Network Monitoring

📊

SNMP

Network Monitoring⭐⭐ Advanced

Version Control

📚

Git & GitHub

Version Control⭐⭐ Advanced

Containerization

📦

Docker

Containerization⭐⭐ Advanced

Orchestration

Kubernetes

Orchestration⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate

Code Editor

💻

VS Code

Code Editor⭐ Expert

Database

🗄️

PostgreSQL

Database⭐⭐ Advanced
🗄️

MongoDB

Database⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate

Caching

Redis

Caching⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate

API Testing

🧪

Postman

API Testing⭐⭐ Advanced

Cloud Platform

☁️

Azure

Cloud Platform⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate

Infrastructure as Code

🏗️

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code⭐⭐⭐ Intermediate

Automation

🤖

Ansible

Automation⭐⭐ Advanced

Threat Framework

🎯

MITRE ATT&CK

Threat Framework⭐ Expert

Data Analysis

📓

Jupyter Notebook

Data Analysis⭐⭐ Advanced

Data Processing

📊

Pandas/NumPy

Data Processing⭐⭐ Advanced

Professional Certifications

Industry-recognized credentials

🔵

Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)

Security Blue Team Academy

2024

🏆

CompTIA Security+ (SYO-701)

CompTIA

2024

🌐

CCNP ENCOR (300-401)

Cisco

2024

🌐

CCNP ENARSI (300-410)

Cisco

2024

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Mental Health in Cybersecurity

Security Blue Team Academy

2024