Mohit Ballikar

Cybersecurity professional with advanced CompTIA and ISC2 certifications, including CASP+ and CSIE. Experience in threat intelligence and analysis using the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Combining strong technical development background with focused cybersecurity expertise.

Education

Western Governors University
Nov. 2024 – Mar. 2025
Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
University of Central Florida
Aug. 2020 – Aug. 2024
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Certifications

CompTIA Certifications
  • CompTIA SecurityX/CASP+
  • CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Expert (CSIE)
  • CompTIA Pentest+
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CompTIA Security+
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ISC2 Certifications

Experience

Threat Intelligence Intern
May 2024 – Aug. 2024
Travel + Leisure Co.
Orlando, FL
  • Investigated threat actors utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK framework, analyzing 10+ threat profiles weekly
  • Weekly involvement in RH-ISAC intelligence meetings, used information in distributing threat bulletins
  • Collaborated with other cyber operations and incident response teams within information security
  • Responsible for weighing TTPs and vulnerabilities researched against company practices and systems
  • Presented findings to peers and IT leadership
Threat Intelligence Intern
June 2019 – July 2019
Deutsche Bank
Jacksonville, FL
  • Utilized Silobreaker to report on daily threats to the organization, monitoring over 30 threat sources
  • Mapped and detailed attacks/threats with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Hands-on experience with a simulated cyber-attack exercise within a SOC which was presented to county officials

Projects

SOAR Automation Playbooks
Python, n8n, Docker, ServiceNow, Splunk, VirusTotal, GreyNoise
  • Designed and deployed production-grade SOAR orchestration playbooks in n8n simulating Torq Hyperautomation
  • Built automated workfows for phishing triage, threat intelligence enrichment, and incident response actions
  • Integrated VirusTotal, GreyNoise, Splunk, Slack, Gmail, and 10+ REST APIs for real-time enrichment and alerting
  • Containerized playbooks with Docker and implemented agentic automation within ServiceNow ITSM
  • Maintained full version control with Git and authored detailed technical runbooks
PCI DSS Compliance Framework
AWS, Security Controls, Compliance Documentation
  • Developed PCI DSS compliance framework for media company's migration to serverless AWS architecture
  • Created security playbooks for identity management, network segmentation, and payment processing
  • Implemented zero-trust architecture using NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001 security frameworks
  • Mapped technical controls to regulatory requirements for secure payment data handling
Embedded Board Game
C/C++, Python, Git, Embedded Systems, Sensors
  • Project manager, delegated responsibilities and communications within group as well as resource acquisition
  • Utilized micro-controller technology to track sensor and LED response
  • Designed and maintained front-end and back-end for game engine on Raspberry Pi
  • Presented successes and design to committee of ECE professors
HolyCScheduling
C/C++, HolyC, Assembly, Linux, Git
  • Learned and manipulated kernel-level code in a virtual environment
  • Utilized scheduling algorithms in C
  • Presented on the efficacy of the environment to peers
  • Used Git to summarize and document the process, to allow for future additions
Contact Manager
JavaScript, HTML/CSS, MySQL, MongoDB, PHP, Git
  • Full-stack application utilizing the LAMP stack
  • Worked in a team to meet and establish goals following the Agile model
  • Oversaw and implemented the back-end database as well as expanding to MongoDB

Technical Skills

Network/Security Tools:

CrowdStrike ServiceNow Splunk Wireshark Packet Tracer Nmap

Languages:

Python C/C++ Java Haskell MySQL JavaScript/TypeScript HTML/CSS MIPS32/MIPS64 MATLAB

Developer Tools:

Visual Studio Code Git Google Cloud Platform Visual Studio IntelliJ Eclipse

Embedded/Hardware:

STM32Cube Fusion 360 Autodesk Eagle Verilog Code Composer Studio

Libraries/Frameworks:

scikit-learn pandas NumPy Matplotlib React Node.js