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Samreen Kazi

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About Me

I have always been comfortable stepping into the unknown—exploring new challenges, taking calculated risks, and learning through experience. Over time, I realized that the best way to face uncertainty is through preparation and understanding the risks ahead. That mindset naturally led me to cybersecurity.

I am a cybersecurity professional focused on Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Security Operations. I enjoy solving security challenges from both a governance and technical perspective—building policies, assessing risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping organizations create stronger security foundations.

Through my internship experiences, I have worked with startups across different regions, collaborating with founders and development teams to improve security practices. My work has included developing security policies, conducting compliance assessments, performing vulnerability testing, supporting remediation efforts, and strengthening security awareness.

My goal is to help organizations prepare for the unexpected by building secure, resilient, and practical security solutions.

Education

Aug 2024' - May 2026'

Master of Information Technology and Management, Specialization : Cybersecurity

Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA.

GPA: 3.90/4

Jan 2021' - May 2023'

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology

Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, Mumbai University(MU), India.

CGPA: 9.86/10

Aug 2017' - Nov 2020'

Diploma in Information Technology

Vidyalankar Polytechnic, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE), India.

Percentage: 96.50%

Work Experience

Aug - Dec 2025'

Dez Labs, USA, Remote

Information Security Intern

  • Executed a security awareness initiative through simulated phishing campaigns using GoPhish, evaluating employee susceptibility to social engineering attacks and promoting a stronger security-conscious culture.
  • Performed compliance gap assessments by reviewing existing policies against PDPA requirements and HIPAA security considerations, providing recommendations to improve data protection and regulatory readiness for a healthcare technology platform.

Aug - Dec 2025'

Chicago Public Schools (CPS), USA, Remote

Admin Staff

  • Delivered frontline IT support by assisting users with technical issues, troubleshooting hardware/software problems, and ensuring reliable access to systems and testing platforms.
  • Managed administrative and technical tasks including user support, issue documentation, process tracking, and coordination with internal teams to maintain efficient IT operations.

Aug - Dec 2025'

ProspHER, USA, Remote

GRC and Information Security Intern

  • Led security and compliance reviews for a remote-first organization by performing risk assessments, control evaluations, and GDPR gap analysis, delivering actionable recommendations to improve governance, data protection, and operational security.
  • Executed web application security testing to identify vulnerabilities across the company’s platform, including WordPress plugin risks, and partnered with developers to implement remediation strategies that reduced potential attack exposure.

Aug - Dec 2025'

RWA Inc, USA, Remote

Cybersecurity and GRC Intern

  • Spearheaded the development of the organization’s cybersecurity foundation by creating security policies aligned with NIST CSF, including access control, incident response, BYOD, and data protection frameworks, strengthening governance and compliance readiness for a blockchain-based real-world asset platform.
  • Identified and assessed 20+ security vulnerabilities through Nessus and OWASP ZAP testing, translating technical findings into executive-level reports and collaborating with development teams to prioritize remediation efforts and improve application security posture.

Aug - Sep 2021'

The Climber - MyCaptain, India.

Marketing and Business Development Intern

  • Worked as the campus ambassador for MyCaptain.
  • Responsible for the marketing and brand visibility on campus.

July - Sep 2021'

Vidyalankar Institute of Technology, India.

Web Development Intern

  • Built a user-friendly web interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to facilitate easy interaction with the system.
  • Utilized PHP for the server-side scripting and MySQL for the database to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.

May - June 2019'

Sunarj Technologies, India.

Web Development Intern

  • Implemented interactive elements such as forms, sliders, and navigation menus to enhance user engagement.
  • Developed responsive designs using Bootstrap, that function effectively on various screen sizes and devices.

Publications

23rd June 2025'

Invisible Battlefields: Analyzing the Viasat Attack and its Broader Implications

Scientific Bulletin of the “Nicolae Bălcescu” Land Forces Academy, Sibiu, Romania/ Sciendo (De Gruyter)


31st Jan 2024'

Rodrick: A Voice Assistant Using Python

International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering


20th July 2023'

NiftyPlace: An NFT Marektplace Using Blockchain

Springer Singapore


20th April 2023'

NFT Marketplace Using Blockchain

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)


Skills

Python

85%

HTML

90%

Java Script

80%

PHP

80%

C

70%

C++

75%

Java

90%

CSS

70%

Android

60%

Mysql

80%

Solidity

70%

Projects

My Projects

“A project without a critical path is like a ship without a rudder.” ~ D. Meyer

Threat Lens

OSINT IP Threat Inteligence Dashboard

Voice Assistant

Python Automation Project

Automatic Text Sumarizer

NLP Based Python Project

Employee Management System

Java NetBeans Project

Document Genrator

Web Development Project

E-Market Place for Tribal Products

Web Development Project

Quiz App

Android App Development

Alumni Management System

Web Development Project

Hobbies

My Hobbies

"When passion meets work, work becomes a hobby."~Aniekee Tochukuw Eziekiel

Video Gaming

Travelling

Reading

Certificates

My Certificates

“Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.” ~Roy T. Bennett

Contact

Contact Me

Email Address

samreenkazi17@gmail.com