Security operations & automation
SHOURYA SAI MACHA
I’m a Computer Information Systems student at the University of Houston. My work focuses on security analysis, access management, and Python tools that simplify investigation tasks. I currently work as a Student IT Assistant at UH’s MD Anderson Library.
What I work with
Tools and areas I’ve worked with through projects, coursework, and IT support
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These are self-assessed levels, not formal qualifications.
01 · Security operations & incident response
02 · Threat intelligence
03 · Risk & compliance
04 · Vulnerability management
05 · SIEM & detection
06 · Network & endpoint security
07 · Identity & access management
08 · Cloud & infrastructure
09 · Development & automation
Selected work
Projects in security analysis, automation, and application development
MITRE ATT&CK Mapper
A Python tool that connects security events and indicators to MITRE ATT&CK techniques. It parses input records, matches patterns, and presents the results in a Streamlit dashboard. Exports include Navigator layers, visual reports, and Sigma rules for further detection work.
IoT and OT Vulnerability Assessment
A vulnerability assessment workflow for reviewing exposed services, known vulnerabilities, and configuration issues. Findings are prioritized using CVSS and mapped to MITRE ATT&CK for ICS, with a Next.js dashboard for reviewing remediation priorities.
Email Phishing Analysis
A Python tool for reviewing suspicious email files. It extracts URLs, reads SPF, DKIM, and DMARC results from authentication headers, and checks URLs through the VirusTotal API. The findings are collected in a Markdown report for review.
Secure Audit Logging
An audit logging system that links activity records using SHA-256 hashes. Python monitors send events to a Flask backend, which stores the record chain in SQLite. Verification and reporting tools support integrity checks and review of the collected activity.
COMP — Healthcare Documentation
An AI-assisted prototype developed during a healthcare compliance challenge, where it received an honorable mention. It explores how patient history can help identify documentation gaps and support drafts of insurance submission and appeal letters.
Facility Room Management
A room management application with role-based access and a MySQL database hosted on AWS RDS. My work covered access permissions, database workflows, and API development, including parameterized queries and input validation.
Current role
IT support at the University of Houston
MD Anderson Library · University of Houston
Student IT Assistant
01 · Technical and security support
I investigate technical and security issues across library systems, document findings, and escalate issues when needed.
02 · Documentation and onboarding
I write and maintain incident response guidance, access procedures, and onboarding documentation to support the team’s day-to-day work.
03 · Account and access management
I support account provisioning and access reviews for research platforms, including JSTOR, ProQuest, and EBSCOhost.
04 · Remediation support
I support network and endpoint remediation, document the work, and track issues through resolution.
Education & certifications
Academic background and professional certifications
Degree
University of Houston · B.S. Computer Information Systems
Relevant coursework
Get in touch
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Shourya Sai Macha · University of Houston · December 2026