Himangshu Pan
SOC Analyst · Blue Team
Summary
Python developer turned defensive security researcher. Strong programming and systems background (Python, Linux, backend, blockchain) re-applied to blue-team work: detection engineering, log analysis, incident response, and SOC operations. CEH (2018). Active on TryHackMe (@researchersheru) — SOC and defensive paths. Comfortable in the terminal, in Wireshark, and in a SIEM query bar.
Core Skills
SIEM / Log Analysis — Splunk, ELK / OpenSearch, Wazuh, KQL, Sigma rules Network Forensics — Wireshark, tcpdump, Zeek, Suricata, PCAP triage Endpoint — Sysmon, Microsoft Defender, OSQuery, Velociraptor Scripting — Python, Bash, PowerShell, Regex Frameworks — MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, NIST CSF, Cyber Kill Chain Lab — Linux, Docker, VMware, Git, Ghidra (basics)
Certifications
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — EC-Council, 2018
- Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) — in progress
- CompTIA Security+ — in progress
Experience
Independent Defensive Security Research · 2025 – Present
Returned to security with a deliberate blue-team focus.
- Building a personal lab (ELK + Wazuh + Sysmon) to reproduce attacker behavior and write Sigma detections against it.
- Writing public CTF and detection-engineering walkthroughs at sheru-pan.github.io.
- Working through TryHackMe SOC paths and CTF rooms as @researchersheru — focusing on detection-side learning, not just flag capture.
- Studying Microsoft Defender, KQL, and MITRE ATT&CK mappings via BTL1-style scenarios.
Freelance Backend / Blockchain Developer · 2021 – 2024
- Built and deployed Secret Invoice on the Secret Network (privacy-preserving smart contracts).
- Contributed to Emprops (NFT + AI platform) — backend logic, test coverage, secure system design.
- Deepened practical experience with secure system design while working outside formal cybersecurity roles.
Klizo Solutions Pvt. Ltd. · Backend / Blockchain Engineer · 2019 – 2021
- Built decentralized-identity solutions on Hyperledger Indy and Aries.
- Production Python backend work; took ownership of security-sensitive integrations.
AQB Solutions Pvt. Ltd. · Python Developer · 2016 – 2018
- Built data crawlers, PDF parsing pipelines, and structured-data ingestion services.
- Earned CEH in 2018 — laying the foundation for the eventual blue-team pivot.
Government of India · CCTNS Project — Contract Trainer · 2015 – 2016
- Delivered training for the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems project (police-department digitization).
- Taught fundamentals and basic programming at Unique Computer Academy in parallel.
Education
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What I’m Looking For
A SOC Tier-1 / detection-engineering / DFIR-leaning role where I can contribute code-comfortable analysis, write detections, and grow alongside a defensive team.