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Samarth Desai
Open to opportunitiesThreat hunter
I am an experienced security researcher specializing in threat hunting and malware analysis.
IndiaThreat hunter at Microsoft
About
I lead threat investigations at scale, specializing in threat hunting, malware analysis, and cloud-identity-endpoint detection; I build automation, custom alerts, and monitoring strategies to surface novel attack techniques and support incident response.
I have developed security automation and product-testing tools, trained individuals on programming and security fundamentals, and hold an M.Sc. in Digital Forensics and Information Technology along with certifications in malware research, penetration testing, and cloud fundamentals.
Experience
Threat hunter
Threat IntelligenceThreat DetectionThreat HuntingDetection And ResponseSOC
Security Researcher
Developed automation for security product testing and investigated and documented bugs, providing detailed technical analyses for remediation. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure coordination and product stability.
Product TestingPythonTechnical DocumentationQACross Functional Collaboration
Trainer
Delivered personalized coding lessons covering programming languages and security fundamentals, helping students master key concepts and prepare for academic success. Designed tailored exercises and provided mentorship to improve student outcomes.
Education
National Forensic Sciences University
Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Information Technology with emphasis on malware analysis, incident response, digital forensics, and cloud/mobile security; graduated First Class with Distinction (2020–2022).
Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Information Technology with emphasis on malware analysis, incident response, digital forensics, and cloud/mobile security; graduated First Class with Distinction (2020–2022).
National Forensics university
Core Subjects: Malware Analysis, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Cloud & Mobile Security
Gujarat Law University, Ahmedabad
Bachelor of Information Technology with core studies in programming, databases, software engineering, and computing; graduated First Class with Distinction (2017–2020).
Bachelor of Information Technology with core studies in programming, databases, software engineering, and computing; graduated First Class with Distinction (2017–2020).