SOC Analyst & Security Professional | 500+ LinkedIn Connections
ANSH
BHARDWAJ
CompTIA Security+ certified SOC Analyst. I’ve built a custom SOC home lab using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk to simulate real-world attacks. Experienced with LetsDefend, HackTheBox, and ANY.RUN for threat analysis.
Why You Should Interview Me
Clear Analytical Judgment
I break down complex alerts into actionable steps, ensuring investigations move quickly and decisively.
Calm Under Pressure
I stay steady during high‑volume spikes and maintain accuracy even when multiple incidents demand attention.
Strong Communication
I explain technical findings in a way that non‑technical teams and leaders can immediately understand and act upon.
Operational Discipline
I document clearly, follow procedures, and maintain the consistency that SOC environments depend on.
Situational Awareness
My hands‑on experience at Costco sharpened my ability to spot irregular behavior and identify early signs of misuse or fraud.
Professional Experience
Membership & Technology Associate
Costco Wholesale, Toronto, Canada
Supported PCI-aligned operational controls by validating sensitive customer data. Executed security-focused analysis of 150+ weekly transactions, reducing unnecessary escalations by 25%. Enhanced phishing detection by investigating suspicious member-reported emails.
IT & Operations Support Associate
PrintFast, Toronto, ON
Provided comprehensive internal IT support for workstations and production systems. Managed user accounts and access controls securely. Implemented backup solutions to protect critical business data and minimized downtime through effective troubleshooting.
Student Ambassador
Humber College, Toronto, ON
Managed logistics and technical support for student operations, resolving access and system issues for 200+ students weekly.
Security Operations Analyst (SOC Analyst – Tier 1)
Goyal Infotech Solutions, Jalandhar, IN
Triaged 25+ daily alerts in Microsoft Sentinel. Uplifted detection efficiency by 22% using KQL. Investigated phishing/malware with CrowdStrike & Wireshark. Reduced MTTD by 18%.
Security Operations Analyst (Internship)
Goyal Infotech Solutions, Jalandhar, IN
Enhanced SOC documentation, improving knowledge retrieval by 20%. Monitored SIEM detections and reduced noise by validating detections.
Technical Arsenal
SIEM & SOAR
- Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)
- Splunk
- Elastic Stack (ELK)
- IBM QRadar
- Exabeam
Security Tools
- Wireshark
- Snort IDS
- CrowdStrike / Defender
- Nmap
- Metasploit
Cloud & Virtualization
- Azure Cloud
- AWS (Basic)
- VMware ESXi
- VirtualBox
- Docker
Frameworks & Gov
- MITRE ATT&CK
- MITRE D3FEND
- Cyber Kill Chain
- NIST-CSF
- OWASP
Systems & Network
- TCP/IP & DNS
- VPN & Firewalls
- IDS/IPS
- Windows / Linux
- Active Directory
Scripting & API
- Python
- PowerShell
- SQL
- Bash
- REST API Integration
Analysis & Investigation
- ANY.RUN
- VirusTotal
- Joe Sandbox
- Hybrid Analysis
- OSINT
Compliance & Audit
- PCI DSS
- GDPR
- HIPAA
- ISO 27001
- Risk Assessment
Projects & Simulations
SOC Home Lab
Built a custom SOC environment using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Simulated attacks and configured detection rules.
View DocumentationChowpati Capstone Project
End-to-end security assessment and implementation for a web application environment.
View ProjectLetsDefend Lab Exercises
Completed phishing investigations and malware analysis scenarios. Extracted IOCs and wrote incident reports.
View ReportsSecurity Writeups
Malware Analysis Walkthrough
A step-by-step breakdown of analyzing a suspicious PDF file, extracting IOCs, and creating a detection rule.
Read ArticleEmerging Phishing Trends 2024
Analysis of recent phishing campaigns targeting financial institutions and mitigation strategies.
Read ArticleCertifications & Training
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Dec 2025How to Investigate a SIEM Alert
LetsDefend
Dec 2025MSHTML Analyzer
LetsDefend
Dec 2025PCI and Card Security
Costco
Dec 2025Network Traffic Analysis
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Malware Analysis
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Cloud Security
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Endpoint Security
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Incident Response
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Threat Intel
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Firewall Management
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Cryptography
LetsDefend
Dec 2025SQL Injection
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Python Security
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Linux Security
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Web App Security
LetsDefend
Dec 2025Recommendations
"Ansh impressed me with his well-rounded skillset. He collaborated effectively with his group, ensuring everyone contributed and deadlines were met. As a natural leader, he guided discussions... I highly recommend Ansh Bhardwaj."
"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Ansh Bhardwaj... Ansh excels in collaboration, consistently demonstrating a knack for bringing together fellow student ambassadors to achieve shared goals... He is an invaluable asset to any team."
Volunteering & Community
Talent Wrangler
Elevate Tech Conference
Assisted CEOs and founders during the conference, ensuring smooth logistics and high-level networking operations.
Startup Ambassador
Humber College
Led orientation sessions and fostered an inclusive environment for new students and startups.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma
Information Technology Solutions
Humber College
2022 - 2024Bachelor’s Degree
Computer Applications & Cyber Security
Lovely Professional University
2018 - 2021Honors & Awards
Performance Recognition
Costco Wholesale
May 2025Exceeded standards in customer service and secure technology support.
Dean's List
Humber College
Jun 2024 & Jan 2024Achieved Term GPA of 80%+ in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 terms.