Kimaya Dhall

Experience

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  Metro

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  Waste Prevention Environmental Services (WPES) Intern

  • Participate in weekly meetings focused on addressing the climate crisis and engage in field visits to Oregon's natural landscapes• Partner with Recycle or Not (non-profit) to craft social media content emphasizing the need for environmental preservation• Develop blueprint for a captivating YouTube mini-series aimed at inspiring young individuals to exercise their voting rights • Curate a diverse selection of books on pressing social justice matters and establish a communal mini-library Show less

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  Strauss Center for International Security and Law

  Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  Cyber Clinic Student Fellow

  • Advise clients on cybersecurity risk management by developing detailed asset inventories and implementing tailored strategies aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework during weekly consultations• Perform comprehensive assessments through penetration testing and vulnerability scans, prioritizing risks and establishing effective policies and controls to mitigate identified threats

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  College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin

  Feb 2024 - May 2024

  IT Network Security & Deployment Student Associate

  • Execute comprehensive printer re-mapping strategies, bolstering security measures across college departments• Employ advanced spreadsheet applications to streamline data manipulation, analysis, and reporting for informed decision-making• Perform computer imaging process to align with organizational standards, security protocols, and troubleshoot issues as necessary• Maintain accurate records and documentation of hardware and software inventory, configurations, and procedures

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  CDK Global

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  Network Engineering Intern

  • Manage communications between infrastructure, data gathering, and leadership teams during security event• Perform comprehensive threat analysis, identifying critical targets and recommending effective network-based mitigations• Execute advanced server scans using Nmap, generating detailed network diagrams and DMZ mappings in Visio to support swift event response initiatives• Facilitate rapid customer access restoration to software post-security event by initiating and overseeing baseline customer onboarding and troubleshooting VPN connectivity issues• Collaborate with Panorama/Palo Alto Firewall teams to analyze logs, facilitating decisive network control measures• Master the implementation and design of RESTful APIs to optimize network functionality, automate security procedures, and enhance communication across diverse network environments Show less

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  Global Cyber Alliance

  Feb 2025 - now

  Capacity & Resilience Intern

  • Research the impact of generative AI on cybersecurity, focusing on its use in both cyberattacks and defense mechanisms• Analyze cybersecurity risks for developers and organizations integrating generative AI tools, highlighting vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies• Provide strategic insights on the evolving landscape of generative AI, advising stakeholders on best practices for secure implementation• Develop low-code chatbots for conducting comprehensive cyber risk assessments, and to provide strategic guidance on addressing identified risks Show less