Strategic Cybersecurity Analyst
5 years of experience advancing security protocols with SIEM/SOAR platforms and threat detection systems. Achieved 30% reduction in security incidents and increased threat detection accuracy by 35%. Military veteran with proven leadership in protecting critical systems across diverse environments.
Strategic cybersecurity analyst driving security excellence
Strategic Cybersecurity Analyst with 5 over years of experience advancing security protocols, including SIEM/SOAR platforms and threat detection systems. I have spearheaded enhanced security measures achieving a 30% reduction in incidents and developed automated threat detection systems that increased accuracy by 35%. My background spans military service as a Healthcare Practice Manager in the U.S. Army, cybersecurity analysis at the City of Austin and Accenture, and current work at the Texas Department of Agriculture. I bring strong expertise in IT compliance, cybersecurity policies, and incident management, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks like NIST, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Technical expertise and professional competencies
Career journey and key achievements
Sr. Program Specialist
April 2025 – Present, Austin, TX
Investigate and resolve Food & Nutrition Program complaints ensuring compliance with USDA, federal, and state requirements. Conduct case research, interviews, and prepare Corrective Action Documents with supporting evidence. Analyze complaint data, identify operational trends, and recommend process improvements while maintaining records per TDA policy.
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
January 2024 – March 2025, Austin, TX
Implemented and maintained enterprise SIEM platform for 2,000+ endpoints. Created 40+ custom alert and detection rules aligned with MITRE ATT&CK framework, reducing false positives by 25%. Conducted vulnerability assessments and risk analyses using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and DLP tools. Designed executive-level dashboards tracking KPIs including MTTD and MTTR.
Senior Analyst
January 2022 – December 2023, Austin, TX
Spearheaded business process optimization using data-driven insights, achieving 25% increase in operational efficiency across multiple client projects. Developed and implemented cybersecurity policies and audit documentation standards. Facilitated performance evaluations integrating JIRA, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Office 365.
Scrum Master
July 2021 – January 2022, Baton Rouge, LA
Orchestrated Scrum ceremonies and tracked user stories on JIRA for enhanced project visibility. Spearheaded introduction of Kanban metrics for rapid adaptation. Mentored team members in Agile methodologies over 6-month period, elevating efficiency and fostering Agile maturity.
Healthcare Practice Manager
May 2016 – June 2021, Savannah, GA
Led team of 27 professionals overseeing daily operations. Investigated, documented, and reported potential HIPAA breaches while maintaining strict confidentiality. Monitored and ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations, conducting detailed investigations and implementing corrective action plans.
Firewall Support Engineer
February 2015 – April 2016, Fort Worth, TX
Delivered client support through ServiceNow, handling change requests and incident resolutions. Configured Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls with ACLs, VPN, and data filtering. Achieved reduction in misrouted incident tickets to 16%. Developed user-friendly troubleshooting guides for enhanced remote access assistance.
Academic background and continuous learning
MA in Interaction & UI/UX Design
In Progress
Advancing skills in user experience design, interaction design, and interface development to bridge cybersecurity with accessible, user-centered technology solutions.
MBA in Healthcare Management
2014, San Diego, CA
Specialized in healthcare operations management, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance in healthcare environments.
Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Science
2011, Philippines
Foundation in scientific methodology, laboratory procedures, and analytical thinking applied to technical problem-solving.
Professional credentials and qualifications
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Let's connect and discuss opportunities
gupta.lupanch@gmail.com
+1(858)610-9559
Austin, TX
I am always interested in discussing new opportunities in cybersecurity, particularly roles in educational institutions or government agencies where I can contribute to securing critical systems and protecting sensitive data.