About

I am Saravanan Kaali, a final-year B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering at Podhigai College of Engineering and Technology, graduating in April 2026. I am currently building hands-on experience in SOC Analyst training, with practical exposure to SIEM tools like Splunk and ELK Stack, and skills in log analysis, alert triage, threat detection, and incident response. My strongest skills include security monitoring, event correlation, and network fundamentals such as TCP/IP. I am aiming for a role as a Software Engineer or SOC Analyst, where I can apply my technical knowledge and contribute to cybersecurity operations.

Experience

1. SOC Analyst Training Program

   SOC Analyst Training Program

   Studied core SOC responsibilities including log analysis, security alert triage, incident escalation, and threat intelligence fundamentals. Hands-on practice with SIEM tools including Splunk and ELK for security monitoring and log investigation. Practiced networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and Windows/Linux log analysis.

2. SOC Simulation Lab / CTF Challenges

   SOC Simulation Lab / CTF Challenges

   Analyzed simulated security alerts and logs to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). Practiced triaging phishing emails, malware alerts, and suspicious network activity. Performed security-event investigation and documented findings using a SOC playbook-style approach. Recommended remediation steps based on observed security events and investigation findings.

Education

1. Podhigai College of Engineering and Technology

   B.E. Computer Science and Engineering

   2026 · Grade: 8.3/10

Projects

• Automated Safety Monitoring at Construction Sites Using Machine Learning

  Developed as an academic project focused on automated monitoring of construction-site safety using machine-learning techniques.

• SOC Simulation Lab / CTF Challenges

  Analyzed simulated security alerts and logs to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs). Practiced triaging phishing emails, malware alerts, and suspicious network activity. Performed security-event investigation and documented findings using a SOC playbook-style approach. Recommended remediation steps based on observed security events and investigation findings.

Certifications

• Certified SOC Analyst (BCSA)

  BlackPerl · In Progress

Achievements

• SOC Analyst Training Program

  Studied core SOC responsibilities including log analysis, security alert triage, incident escalation, and threat intelligence fundamentals.

• SOC Simulation Lab / CTF Challenges

  Analyzed simulated security alerts and logs to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).