Lokesh Talagatla

Experience

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  GlobalShala

  Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

  Defensive Hacking Virtual Internship

  • Built a custom Virtual Machine toolbox equipped with essential ethical hacking tools to simulate and analyze cybersecurity threats.• Performed network scans using Nmap and Wireshark to detect vulnerabilities, monitor traffic, and identify potential security risks.• Implemented OS hardening techniques by configuring security policies, disabling unnecessary services, and applying system patches to reduce attack surfaces.

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  APSCHE - EduSkills

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Cybersecurity Virtual Internship

  • Gained hands-on experience in cybersecurity concepts and best practices through practical applications using tools like Wireshark, Splunk, Nessus, etc.• Monitored network traffic and system logs to detect potential threats, analyzed security incidents using SIEM tools, and implemented response strategies.• Collaborated with 5 fellow interns on team-based projects, conducting vulnerability assessments, simulating attacks in Kali Linux, and analyzing threat intelligence.

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  Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2023

  Software Intern

  • Designed and implemented XML scripts to automate job posting updates on LinkedIn.• Communicated with the LinkedIn team to ensure smooth integration and updates.• Worked on how to automate the job postings on LinkedIn by extracting data directly from the company website.

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  Employment Express

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

  Full Stack Python Virtual Internship (Microsoft as Technology Associate)

  • Developed RESTful APIs to enable seamless communication between frontend applications and backend services, ensuring efficient data exchange.• Integrated both SQL and NoSQL databases to optimize data storage and retrieval, improving application performance and scalability.• Used python frameworks like Flask and Django, focusing on clean architecture and maintainable code.

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  Saint Louis University

  Mar 2025 - now

  Student Worker

  Working in Parking, Card and Transportation Services and deal with issuing cards and updating and managing data.