Hi, I’m Mounika Bhargavi Giridi, a cybersecurity and data science enthusiast with hands-on experience in ISO 27001, ISMS, risk management, cryptography, and ML pipeline development. I enjoy turning security challenges into practical solutions that align with business goals and love collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, data-driven results. Currently pursuing a Master of Advanced Studies in Cyber Security Management at the University of Zurich, I combine technical depth with business insight to help organizations strengthen their security posture while extracting actionable insights from data. In my spare time I participate in hackathons and contribute to open-source projects.

Mounika Bhargavi Giridi

Hi, I’m Mounika Bhargavi Giridi, a cybersecurity and data science enthusiast with hands-on experience in ISO 27001, ISMS, risk management, cryptography, and ML pipeline development. I enjoy turning security challenges into practical solutions that align with business goals and love collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, data-driven results. Currently pursuing a Master of Advanced Studies in Cyber Security Management at the University of Zurich, I combine technical depth with business insight to help organizations strengthen their security posture while extracting actionable insights from data. In my spare time I participate in hackathons and contribute to open-source projects.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Mounika Bhargavi Giridi, a cybersecurity and data science enthusiast with hands-on experience in ISO 27001, ISMS, risk management, cryptography, and ML pipeline development. I enjoy turning security challenges into practical solutions that align with business goals and love collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, data-driven results.

Currently pursuing a Master of Advanced Studies in Cyber Security Management at the University of Zurich, I combine technical depth with business insight to help organizations strengthen their security posture while extracting actionable insights from data. In my spare time I participate in hackathons and contribute to open-source projects.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
German
Advanced
Telugu
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Data Science Intern at Codegnan
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Developed ML models for text classification achieving 85% accuracy in spam detection using NLP. Built an automated data collection pipeline, improving data preprocessing efficiency by 30%. Applied sentiment analysis for predictive analytics, enhancing decision-making insights.
Cyber Security Intern at Concent Cybersecurity
July 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Implemented secure Identity and Access Management configurations during audits and reduced privilege misuse incidents by 30%.
Cyber Security Management Virtual Experience at ANZ Australia (Forage)
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Implemented secure Identity and Access Management configurations during audits and reduced privilege misuse incidents by 30%. Monitored 15+ web applications and email channels, automated detection. Reported on cryptographic vulnerabilities and improved end-point authentication using certificate pinning practices. Contributed to documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Data Science Intern at Codegnan Data Science
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Developed ML models for text classification, achieving 85% accuracy in spam detection using NLP. Built an automated data collection pipeline, improving data pre-processing efficiency by 30%. Applied sentiment analysis for predictive analytics, contributing to data-driven decision making.

Education

Master of Advanced Studies at University of Zurich
August 21, 2024 - January 31, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - December 12, 2025
Bachelor of Engineering at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
Bachelor of Information Technology at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Master of Advanced Studies in European and Asian Business Management at University of Zurich
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Master of Advanced Studies in Cyber Security Management at University of Zurich
August 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024

Qualifications

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025
Finalist - Darkathon 2023 (NCB, India)
January 1, 2023 - January 13, 2026
Top 30 National Finalist, Hackathon 2023 (BlockChain & Cybersecurity)
January 1, 2023 - January 13, 2026
Top 20 Teams, Flipkart Grid 5.0 Hackathon
January 1, 2023 - January 13, 2026
CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker (Training)
January 1, 2023 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Gaming, Media & Entertainment