Hi there!
👋 I am Pushkar Zend
I am an experienced SOC Analyst with a strong focus on Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting, Incident Detection, and Security Monitoring. My journey in cybersecurity is driven by a commitment to investigating alerts, hunting for advanced threats, and supporting incident response through data-driven analysis.
🛡️ Cybersecurity & Detection Engineering
I am skilled in analyzing endpoint, network, and cloud telemetry to identify malicious activity, reduce false positives, and improve detection coverage.
I have hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, log analysis, and MITRE ATT&CK-aligned investigations.
In my current role as a Detection Engineer, I design and deploy complex detection logic using KQL/ESQL within Elastic SIEM.
I systematically review and optimize existing detection rules, significantly reducing false positive (FP) rates and "alert fatigue".
I am actively engaged in continuous learning through CTFs, adversary emulation, and real-world security research.
💻 Technical Skills & Projects
Scripting & Automation: I have a basic understanding of Python, Bash, and Powershell Scripting. I also develop and maintain automated playbooks within SOAR platforms to streamline incident response.
SIEM Engineering: For a recent project, I developed a 2-node ELK cluster on Linux server VMs and integrated Windows and Linux endpoints as log sources via Elastic Agent.
Certifications: I have earned several certifications, including the eJPT (eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester), Certified Red Team Analyst, and Elastic Security for SIEM.
🤝 Let's Connect!
I am always eager to bridge cybersecurity operations with innovative technical solutions.
Whether you want to discuss log parsing, data onboarding, or threat hunting, feel free to reach out via my email at zendpushkar@gmail.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.
