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Jay Champaneri

Hamilton,

Summary

I’m a Cybersecurity Analyst who’s not just focused on keeping systems safe, but also on being the kind of teammate you can count on when things get tricky. I enjoy diving into complex tech like Fortinet, Cisco, and Microsoft, solving problems before they become big issues. But more than that, I bring curiosity, a positive attitude, and a genuine love for learning to everything I do. Outside work, you’ll probably find me strategizing over a game of chess or smashing a few table tennis rallies, because I believe a good challenge, whether at work or play, is what keeps us sharp. If you’re looking for someone who’s dependable, easy to work with, and always ready to tackle the next problem — that’s me.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Exaba.io
07.2025 - 10.2025
  • Built Rust-based microservices to manage VM lifecycle (list, start, stop, create) on Proxmox via its REST API
  • Developed secure, token-authenticated Proxmox connectors with strict role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Applied architectural best practices: async programming, service abstraction, and containerized deployment.

Network Security Engineer

Alterego Technology
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Managed and configured FortiGate (60F, 100F, 100E, 500E) and Cisco Meraki MX68 firewalls, improving perimeter defence across 30+ endpoints.
  • Integrated FortiAnalyzer 200F for centralized log analysis, compliance reporting, and automated incident alerts.
  • Deployed Safetica DLP and Cortex XDR, enhancing endpoint protection and threat detection by 40%.
  • Automated firewall rule deployment using Python, reducing manual configuration errors by 85%.
  • Onboarded employee laptops to Active Directory domain and ensured proper GPO application and compliance

Engineer

Einfochips
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed robust Python-based parsers to extract and analyze JSON-formatted diagnostic outputs, improving debugging speed and system visibility.
  • Authored comprehensive test plans and reusable test cases, enabling consistent validation of application behavior.
  • Created internal documentation to detail system workflows and testing procedures, enhancing cross-team collaboration

Education

Masters Degree - Information Technology

University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ
11-2025

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering

L.D.College of Engineering
Gujarat
06-2022

Skills

  • Programming: Python, Shell Scripting, MySQL, C/C, Rust
  • VAPT Tools: Kali Linux, Nmap, OWASP ZAP, Wireshark, TCPDump, Incident Handling, Root Cause Analysis
  • OS/Networking: Linux, Windows, Active Directory, VPN
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ansible, Terraform
  • AI for Network architecture: Eraser AI, ChatGPT
  • Security Tools: FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, Cisco Meraki, Sentinel, Cortex XDR , Microsoft Defender, Azure, AWS, Slack
  • Soft skills: Analytical Thinking, Adaptability to Change, Continuous Learning, Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Microsoft certified Security Operations Analyst (SC-200), Aug 2025 - Aug 2026.
  • Microsoft certified Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), July 2025.

Interests

  • Avid Reader
  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Playing table tennis and chess
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact

Timeline

Intern

Exaba.io
07.2025 - 10.2025

Network Security Engineer

Alterego Technology
09.2023 - 06.2024

Engineer

Einfochips
01.2022 - 06.2023

Masters Degree - Information Technology

University of Waikato

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering

L.D.College of Engineering

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