Yash Thakker

About Yash Thakker

Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.\" – Zig ZiglarThese words resonate deeply with my mindset. I am an experienced Cybersecurity Professional with a strong background in incident response, threat hunting, and security automation. With a Master\'s in Information Systems from Northeastern University and a proven track record in the Information Technology and Security Industry, I thrive in high-stakes environments that demand proactive threat detection and strategic security operations.As a Shift Lead, I drive cyber threat detection, incident response, and compliance initiatives, leveraging advanced security automation to enhance operational efficiency. I specialize in refining security workflows, scripting for investigative processes, and strengthening security postures through threat intelligence and control validation.Previously, at Conga, I optimized cloud security, vulnerability management, and compliance across multi-cloud environments, achieving significant cost and risk reductions. During my tenure at KKR, I enhanced threat detection accuracy, streamlined SOAR automation, and reduced false positives, strengthening the organization’s security defenses.I am passionate about cybersecurity, automation, and building resilient security frameworks. Always open to networking, knowledge sharing, and new opportunities!Technical Skills : Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, PythonTools: Splunk, ProofPoint, Abnormal, XSOAR, DarkTrace, Qualys, Absolute, CrowdStrike, Axonious, Panorama, Phantom, CyberArk, ServiceNow, JIRAMSSP: ReiliaQuest, Red CanaryCloud Platform: AWS, Azure, IBM, GCP

Experience

1. Senior Security Engineer

   Ares Management

   Jan 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• Vidyalankar Polytechnic

  Diploma, Information Technology

• Northeastern University

  Master of Science in Information System

• Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology