This is my résumé (CV) page. Everything you see on here was done by me as a sort of hobby project since I'm quite passionate about many things, mainly Cybersecurity and Programming (work in progress). More details in my work experience below.

Khoras Kashmari

San Antonio, TX, USA (willing to relocate)
Email: khoraskashmari@gmail.com Interactive Map: Mythosjourney
Website: khorask.com Github: khorsek Linkedin: Khoras

About me

As a cybersecurity professional based in San Antonio, Texas, I bring a lifelong passion for technology that began in 2007 with my first Acer desktop. Those early days of playing Command & Conquer and Stronghold Crusaders sparked an enduring fascination with computer systems and security that continues to drive my career today.

I recently graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Cybersecurity (May 2023), where I combined theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Primary Skills

Security Information and Event Management(SIEM)
AWS Cloud Computing
Basic Knowledge and familiarity of many programming languages, including:
- Javascript
- Python
- HTML
- SQL
- BASH
Experience with many tools and technologies:
- Windows, Linux, Kali, Ubuntu, RHEL, and Rocky.
- VMware, VirtualBox, VMware ESXI, and pfsense.
- Nmap, Burp Suite, Nessus, Vega, Metasploit Framework, Censys, Shonan, Ffuf, Dirb, John the Ripper, SQL injection, Elgg, Wireshark, Network Miner, Snort, Wireshark, Nikto, SIEM, and SOC.
Strong attention to detail and a focus on quality.
Quick learning
Understand object-oriented programming, design, and computer architecture.
Experience building, repairing, and networking computers in basic applications.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visual Studio Code, Git, SIEM, AWS, Azure, PowerShell, ISE, vi.

Education

San Antonio, TX | University of Texas at San Antonio | Fall 2018 -- Spring 2023

BBA in Cybersecurity, May 2023

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Projects

AWS Resume Website

Built a website by programming the foundation with HTML and CSS, hosted it on AWS S3 buckets and CloudFront, integrated a backend with DynamoDB, connected resources via Lambda and API gateway, and finally, implemented industry best practices through automation and infrastructure as code.

Mythosjourney Website

An interactive global map of myths and legends from all across the world. Programmed in Python, Javascript, and HTML. Using the Folium and Pandas libraries. Deployed by AWS Amplify via Github.

Microsoft Azure SIEM

Created a SIEM in Microsoft Sentinel on Azure. I forwarded data from the Event Viewer security logs to a 3rd party geolocation data API via PowerShell scripting and used Microsoft Sentinel to display global attack data based on location and magnitude of attacks on a map.

Malware Analysis

Investigated a compromised FTP server and documented the entire process using tools like Kali-Linux and Nmap.

Event Analysis

I documented my analysis of a PCAP file with programs like Network Miner, Snort, and Wireshark.

Cross-site scripting(XSS) Project

Documented cross-site scripting attacks(XSS) using the open source framework Elgg, and EchoServer.

Cross-site request forgery(CSRF) Project

Documented cross-site request forgery(CSRF) attacks done in the open source framework Elgg.

Professional Experience

Staff Cybersecurity Consultant | Ernst & Young(EY) | Fall 2024 - Current

In progress.

Merchandiser | Canyon Golf Market | Summer 2022 - Fall 2024

Responsible for the ordering of alcohol(beers, wines, etc.)

Sorting and stocking of products on shelves and in coolers.

Maintaining a clean and professional work environment.

Assisting fellow employees as needed throughout the store, including taking over cashier duties.

Cybersecurity Intern | Ernst & Young(EY) | Summer 2022

Compiled a list of multiple routers, login pages, and other vulnerable webpages that were connected to our client's network indirectly and sent them to our client to be taken offline.

Used specialized search engines like Censys and Shonan, combined with Google Dorking, to locate vulnerable websites that were outdated and forgotten but still connected to our client's network and posed a big risk.

Shadowed experienced Penetration Testers on their Web API Penetration Testing engagement and used reconnaissance tools and frameworks like Nmap, OpenVAS, Ffuf, Dirb, and Metasploit to scan for vulnerabilities and gauge whether they posed a risk to our client’s network.

Data Analyst Intern | Veteran's Health Administration | Fall 2021 -- Spring 2022

Designed a program using Python that would scrape the contents of a government job posting site for a specific job category depending on the inputs entered and output the result into an excel sheet for easy reading and analysis.

Created reports using analyzed data from thousands of scholarship applicants using Microsoft Excel.

Rewrote the entire scholarship handbook for HPSP scholarships using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

Lot Associate | The Home Depot | Fall 2019 -- Fall 2021

Delivered bulk goods to customer vehicles and assisted with loading.

Gathered and returned shopping carts to appropriate cart returns, removing, and disposing of any debris found in the parking lot.

Monitored and maintained the entrance of the store to keep it clean and organized.

Helped distribute sales flyers and answer questions as needed.

Completed special management projects as needed, such as the mulch and Christmas tree areas.

References

Available upon request