Danish Pandey

01. About Me

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Business Development Officer & Cyber Security Specialist

I am Danish Pandey, a professional bridging the gap between technical cybersecurity operations and strategic business growth. Currently serving as a Business Development Officer, I leverage my deep technical background as a CSOC Analyst to understand client needs and provide tailored security solutions. My expertise spans threat hunting, incident response, and SIEM configurations, allowing me to communicate complex technical risks to business stakeholders effectively. My mission is to drive business value through robust security strategies.

02. Skills & Expertise

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My unique advantage lies in the combination of technical depth and business acumen. I can configure a SIEM one day and present a strategic security roadmap to C-level executives the next. This duality allows me to identify opportunities where technology can solve real business problems.

Business Development Cyber Security Threat Hunting Incident Response SIEM Digital Forensics Network Security Web Development Client Relations Communication Photography Videography

03. Experience

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01.2026 - Present

Vairav Technology

Business Development Officer

Driving strategic growth and partnerships by leveraging technical cybersecurity expertise to identify client needs and deliver high-value security solutions.

02.2020 - 01.2026

Vairav Technology

SOC Team Lead

Started as an intern in Feb 2020 and progressed through Tier 1 and Tier 2 Analyst roles before leading the National Unit. I managed threat hunting, incident response, and SIEM configurations while overseeing a team of analysts. My responsibilities included security compliance reporting, creating correlation rules, and monitoring critical infrastructure. I also led digital forensics investigations and malware analysis initiatives.

2018.08 - 2020.02

Islington College

IT & Network Operation Center

I undertook an intern role at the IT & Network Operation Center (NOC) from August 2018 to February 2020, spanning 1 year and 6 months. Throughout this period, I gained hands-on experience and developed various skills, including network monitoring using tools like Nagios, MRTG, Observium, and Smokeping. I also became proficient in configuring and maintaining Cisco networking devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls. Basic configuration tasks for Mikrotik routers and Cambium and Grandstream access points were also within my purview. Additionally, I managed IT-related resources within the college and provided timely technical support for hardware, software, and network troubleshooting, further enhancing my capabilities in the field.

2020.07 - 2020.07

UN World Food Programme (WFP)

Data Entry Assistant

I briefly served as a Data Entry Assistant at the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Patan, Nepal, for a period of 10 days in July 2018. In this role, my responsibilities primarily focused on data entry and verification.

2016.12 - 2018.03

Sewa Education Foundation

Computer Instructor

I worked as a Computer Instructor at Sewa Education Foundation in Kathmandu, Nepal, for 1 year and 3 months, from December 2016 to March 2018. In this role, I taught students various skills, including typing, basic office software usage, and paint applications. I also guided them in graphic design using tools like Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw, and more. Additionally, I provided training in web-page design covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, database management, and PHP. This experience allowed me to contribute to students' technical knowledge and digital abilities.

2016.04 - 2016.11

Lightweb Group

Graphic/Web Designer

I served as a Graphic/Web Designer for a duration of 7 months, from April 2016 to November 2016. Within this role, I took on the responsibility of developing impactful advertisements and designing logos, contributing to the visual identity of various projects. Additionally, I engaged in crafting visually appealing front-end designs for websites, enhancing the online presence and user experience. This experience afforded me the opportunity to contribute creatively to branding and digital aesthetics.

04. Education

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2024 - 2026

Islington College Kathmandu

Master of Business Administration with specialization in cyber security

Specialized in advanced cybersecurity methodologies, strategic IT management, and secure systems architecture.

2017 - 2021

Islington College / London Metropolitan University

BSc (Hons) Computer Networking & IT Security

I completed my Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Computer Networking & IT Security from 2017 to 2021. I achieved the distinction of First Class Honours in recognition of my academic performance during this period.

2014 - 2016

Greenland College

10+2, Management, Computer Science

Between 2014 and 2016, I undertook my 10+2 studies with a major in Computer Science within the field of Management. I successfully completed the program with a Second Division standing.

2014