Shaik Amair Ahmed — Portfolio

01 · Projects

What I've Built

A selection of work that demonstrates real problem-solving, technical depth, and a commitment to learning.

Live

Python · urllib · GitHub REST API · OOP · Groq API · Streamlit

GitGauge — GitHub Profile Auditor

A Streamlit web app that audits GitHub profiles against recruiter-visible signals — bio, repo descriptions, activity recency, stars, and original work — and outputs a prioritized fix-it punch-list. Integrates Llama 3 via Groq to generate a plain-English AI summary. Ranks beginner-friendly open-source issues by a custom approachability heuristic. Architected with six OOP classes with single responsibilities.

Python GitHub REST API urllib OOP Groq API Streamlit

Live GitHub

In Progress

Python · Hacker News API · OOP · Streamlit

HackerDigest — Personalized HN Reader

A personalized Hacker News reader that fetches 50 live stories per session and ranks them using a custom two-signal relevance and trending algorithm against user-defined interests. Scoring formula combines keyword relevance (70%) and time-normalized upvote count (30%). Includes category filters for Show HN, Ask HN, and Jobs posts alongside a live feed statistics dashboard.

Python Hacker News API OOP Streamlit urllib

Live GitHub

02 · Experience

Work Experience

Real-world security operations experience across monitoring, triage, and incident response.

SOC Analyst

Oct 2025 – Present

Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA

Monitor and triage security alerts across university infrastructure using Splunk Enterprise Security, identifying threats and escalating confirmed incidents with documented evidence packages.
Enrich IOCs — IPs, domains, and file hashes — using threat intelligence platforms and sandbox analysis to assess threat severity and support accurate FP/TP decisions.
Automate alert enrichment and case workflows via Splunk SOAR playbooks, reducing manual overhead and maintaining consistent documentation across all incidents.
Follow structured runbooks and operate within the TekStream MDR framework, adhering to escalation procedures and response SLAs across the full incident lifecycle.

Splunk ES Splunk SOAR TekStream MDR Confluence Runbooks IOC Enrichment Incident Response Threat Intelligence Sandbox Analysis Log Analysis

03 · Certifications

My Certifications

Industry-recognized credentials validating my skills.

ISACA

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Covers foundational cybersecurity concepts — threat landscape, securing assets, information security fundamentals, and security operations.

✓ Certified ISACA

04 · Skills

My Stack

Technologies I work with and actively level up in.

PythonProficient

Object Oriented ProgrammingProficient

Splunk ES & SOARProficient

Git & GitHubIntermediate

pandasIntermediate

Data Structures & AlgorithmsIntermediate

IOC Enrichment & Threat IntelIntermediate

Security Concepts & PrinciplesIntermediate

JavaLearning

RESTful APIsLearning

Digital Logic DesignLearning

Product EngineeringLearning

05 · About

Who I Am

Driven by curiosity, grounded by experience.

Professional Focus

My interests sit at the intersection of software engineering and cybersecurity. I care as much about writing clean, reliable code as I do about understanding how systems are attacked and defended in the real world, and I bring a security-conscious mindset, a genuine drive to keep learning, and the initiative to turn ideas into working projects.

I'm actively seeking internships in Software Engineering and Cybersecurity where I can contribute meaningfully from day one, take on real ownership, and grow alongside an experienced team.

Personal Interests

Outside of the SOC and the classroom, I'm someone who's always chasing a new piece of knowledge. I enjoy reading tech articles to stay current on emerging trends, and I like to tinker with small hardware projects and DIY gadgets just to see how things come together. History has a strong pull on me too, and I regularly unwind with historic films and documentaries that offer a window into different eras and perspectives.

Nature is where I recharge the most. My favorite way to spend time is finding a quiet, calm outdoor setting and simply being alone with my thoughts. At the same time, I'm just as energized by people. I genuinely enjoy socializing, getting to know others, and learning through conversation and shared experience. And if there's a truly great, tempting dish on the table, I'm always in, and I consider myself a bit of a food lover at heart.