Tilak Mody | Portfolio

About Me

I’m an ambitious Information Technology student at Kennesaw State University, specializing in Cybersecurity. With a deep interest in technology and a strong awareness of its vulnerabilities, I’ve chosen to focus my studies on safeguarding digital systems and infrastructures. Throughout my academic journey, I’ve explored areas such as computer networks, encryption, risk management, and vulnerability assessment—developing both technical expertise and a proactive mindset. I thrive in collaborative environments, consistently contributing to class discussions and group projects with energy and curiosity. Beyond the classroom, I seek out real-world experience through extracurricular activities and volunteer work, all aimed at expanding my practical skills and industry knowledge. I’m currently applying what I’ve learned in a professional setting and am committed to growing with the company I’m proud to be a part of. Passionate, driven, and eager to learn—I’m excited to build a career in cybersecurity where I can make a meaningful impact.

Experience

Anderson Power Services — IT Support & System Administrator

June 2023 – Current

Provided day-to-day operational support to ensure continuity and responsiveness to business needs.
Resolved complex technical issues through effective team communication.
Negotiated vendor contracts to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
Supervised a team of 19 managing IT infrastructure.
Led end-to-end IT project delivery (design, development, testing, implementation).
Improved team collaboration and efficiency using modern project management methods.
Managed cross-functional teams and created project roadmaps with clear timelines.

American Trailers of the Carolinas — Web Designer

January 2023 – June 2023

Designed and developed user-friendly websites and applications.
Collaborated with stakeholders to translate requirements into web solutions.
Delivered projects through design, coding, and maintenance while ensuring quality and usability.

Education

Master of Science in Cybersecurity — Kennesaw State University (May 2024 – Current)
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology — Kennesaw State University (Graduated: May 2024, Cum Laude, Dean’s List & President’s List)

Skills

IT Infrastructure Management
Cybersecurity & Blue-Team Defense (Threat Hunting, SIEM, Incident Response)
Risk Management
IT Support, Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis
Project Management & Development
Database Management
Splunk • Elastic • KQL • Sysmon

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

Certifications

Projects

Shields Up: Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program – Certificate preview

Project 1 — Shields Up (AIG • NY Jobs CEO Council)

Hands-on virtual experience: responded to a zero-day vulnerability and practiced technical ransomware bypass approaches.

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Cybersecurity Virtual Experience Program – Certificate preview

Project 2 — Cybersecurity VEP (Mastercard)

Built a phishing simulation and analyzed the results to derive user-risk insights and reporting.

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Contact

Reach me at: tilakmody0@gmail.com
Phone: 470-875-2693
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tilak-mody-8281a5238