Open to full-time roles · May 2026
Cybersecurity &
Network Engineer.
B.S. Computer Engineering student at Iowa State University (Class of 2026), specialising in network security, wireless systems, and secure system design.
at a glance
3.89
Cumulative GPA
3+
Years Experience
7+
Major Projects
3rd
Cyber Defence Challenge
currently seeking
What I'm
looking for.
Target Roles
Cybersecurity Engineer
Network Security Analyst
SOC Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Preferences
Type: Full-time
Mode: On-site / Hybrid / Remote
Location: Open to relocation
Start: May 2026
achievements
Recognition &
milestones.
3rd Place — Cyber Defence Challenge 2025
Placed 3rd in the Cybersecurity Defence Challenge hosted by Iowa State University.
President's List
Awarded President's List for maintaining a 4.00 GPA for two consecutive semesters.
3.89 Cumulative GPA
Consistent high academic performance across both undergraduate and graduate coursework.
Corporal — Singapore Armed Forces
Achieved Corporal rank with an excellent rating after completing National Service in the SAF.
certifications
Credentials &
qualifications.
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Valid through August 2027. Industry-standard certification covering network security, cryptography, and threat management.
CCNA — In Progress
Cisco Certified Network Associate. Covering routing, switching, and network security fundamentals.
technical skills
Tools &
technologies.
Programming Languages
JavaProficient
PythonIntermediate
Bash / ShellFamiliar
Security Tools
WiresharkProficient
NmapProficient
MetasploitFamiliar
OS & Virtualization
LinuxExpert
VirtualBox / VMwareProficient
DockerIntermediate
Methodologies
GitLab / GitHubExpert
CI/CDProficient
Agile / ScrumFamiliar
contact
Get in
touch.
Open to cybersecurity and network engineering roles starting May 2026. Feel free to reach out via email or connect on LinkedIn.
dhiman@iastate.edu
LinkedIn
GitHub
experience & research
Where I've
worked.
Jun 2025 – Dec 2025
Wireless Network Research Assistant
Administered a multi-node wireless network across Ames, IA, ensuring stable connectivity for critical user equipment while troubleshooting system-level failures using journalctl and network diagnostic tools. Deployed configuration updates to base stations and user equipment through Docker containerization, Systemd service orchestration, and flco-cli automation, enhancing throughput, reliability, and interference mitigation. Authored comprehensive technical documentation with Sphinx and reStructuredText, streamlining deployment procedures and reducing onboarding time for new team members.
Docker
Systemd
Linux
Sphinx
Wireless Networks
Aug 2024 – Dec 2024
Supplemental Instruction Leader — Data Structures & Algorithms
Hosted three after-class sessions weekly averaging 13 students per session to prepare them for tests and quizzes. Led 2-hour review sessions before midterms and finals, attended by over 100 students. These efforts led to a 30% average improvement in student scores compared to non-attendees.
Teaching
Algorithms
Mentorship
Jun 2021 – May 2023
Corporal — Singapore Armed Forces (National Service)
Securely managed 500+ personnel files, including physical fitness scores and medical information. Meticulously tracked scores for annual inter-battalion competitions, demonstrating strong data integrity and organisational skills. Achieved Corporal rank with an excellent rating.
Data Management
Leadership
Security Clearance
coursework
Academic
foundations.
Graduate
CPRE532
Information Warfare
Analysed offensive and defensive cyber operations, including threat intelligence, nation-state tactics, propaganda campaigns, and strategic approaches to protecting critical infrastructure.
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CPRE536
Computer and Network Forensics
Investigated digital evidence collection, preservation, and analysis techniques for incident response, applying forensic tools to reconstruct attack timelines.
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Undergraduate
CPRE308
Operating Systems
Examined OS fundamentals including process management, memory allocation, file systems, and concurrency, with practical implementation of scheduling algorithms.
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COMS309
Software Development Practices
Built a backend app for students' job search connecting peers in similar fields, with RESTful APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and structured MySQL databases.
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COMS311
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Studied algorithm design paradigms including divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and greedy methods, along with complexity analysis techniques.
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CPRE381
Computer Architecture
Engineered pipelined CPU architectures and VHDL simulations to explore ISA design, hazard mitigation, and memory hierarchy performance.
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COMS415
Software System Safety
Conducted systematic hazard and failure analyses (FTA, SFMECA) and employed formal verification to identify and mitigate risks in safety-critical software systems.
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CPRE430
Networking Protocols and Security
Simulated network topologies and packet-level interactions to explore TCP/IP protocol design, IP routing mechanisms, and network security vulnerabilities.
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CPRE431
Basics of Information System Security
Explored fundamental security principles including cryptography, authentication mechanisms, access control models, and defensive strategies against common attack vectors.
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senior design project
Capstone
work.
Capstone · 2025–2026
Secure Wireless Aircraft Data Load
Developed a mock aircraft dataload system with wireless support, focusing on cybersecurity, network design, and aviation standards within real-world operational and certification constraints. The project addresses the challenge of securely transmitting avionics software updates over wireless channels while complying with DO-178C and related aviation security frameworks.
Avionics Security
Wireless Networks
DO-178C
Cryptography
Embedded Systems
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personal projects
Things I've
built.
Featured · iOS App · Live on App Store
ForFriendSake
A social networking iOS application built with Swift, SwiftUI, and Firebase, enabling users to form squads, plan real-world activities, check in with GPS verification, and compete on global leaderboards. Designed to turn online friendships into real-world adventures.
Swift
SwiftUI
Firebase
MapKit
GPS Check-ins
OverTheWire Solutions Guide
Sharpened Linux command-line skills by authoring detailed Bandit challenge write-ups, demonstrating troubleshooting and secure scripting techniques.
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Python Networking Toolkit
Crafted network tools such as port scanners, packet sniffers, and reverse shells using Python sockets and threading, showcasing protocol analysis and automation.
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NMAP Basics Guide
Consolidated core scanning techniques, flag explanations, and command usage into a refined PDF guide, useful for penetration testing and network enumeration practice.
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