Preetham Nerusu

About Preetham Nerusu

Security Operations Center (SOC) professional focused on real-time log monitoring, threat analysis, and incident response. Proficient in SIEM and SOAR platforms including Splunk, IBM QRadar, and Azure Sentinel to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats efficiently. Experienced in developing and executing playbooks to streamline incident handling and maintain consistent response processes.Skilled in alert investigation, threat triage, malware analysis, phishing investigations, and escalation of critical incidents. Contributed to improving detection accuracy, reducing false positives, and enhancing automated response workflows through SOAR-driven playbooks.

Experience

1. Security Analyst

   Ramanasoft

   Apr 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Entry-level SOC Analyst with hands-on experience monitoring, triaging, andinvestigating security events using SIEM platforms including Splunk andExperienced in log analysis, phishing and email threat investigations, IOCextraction, and incident documentation aligned with SOC procedures. Strongunderstanding of Windows event monitoring, network traffic analysis, andvulnerability scanning to support timely threat detection and escalation. Eager tocontribute to a 24/7 security operations environment by applying technical skills,analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to protecting organizational assets.

Education

• University of Hertfordshire

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

• Narayana Junior College - India

  Middle School Diploma, MPC

• Vignan Institute of Technology and Science

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2017