Priya Thapa.

Core member of the Model Development Team, resolving 40+ model-performance and tuning issues and independently developing 5+ detection models through experimentation and threat research.

• Lead high-priority, complex SOC investigations; analyze suspicious behavior and produce detailed SPOT reports that communicate findings, context, and analytical assessments.
• Conduct threat research and hunting; contribute technical writing and team-wide presentations.
• Mentor analysts through structured onboarding, weekly office hours, and hands-on labs; develop standardized workflows and training resources.

Conducted real-time and retrospective SOC threat analysis, generating 5–7 daily Threat Intelligence Reports and detailed SPOT reports based on deep-dive investigations of suspicious behavior.

• Analyzed datasets from hundreds to millions of records using Python, SQL, advanced Excel, and security analytics tooling; produced 2+ strategic threat trend reports over two years.
• Collaborated with the model development team to create and optimize 10+ detection and response models. This is a collaborative contribution, distinct from independently developed models.

Principal technical liaison between clients, partners, and internal stakeholders; delivered 50+ tailored threat intelligence briefings and analytical reports and managed operational integrity across 100+ client deployments.

• Translated complex threat intelligence for audiences from SOC analysts to C-level executives.
• Top-five ranking in the 2021 Darktrace RESPOND competition, Cyber Engineer and Technician (CET) category.