I’m PragneshKumar Singh (Shiv), a cybersecurity practitioner and Co-Founder & CTO of VayuX Systems, a deep-tech cybersecurity startup building AI-driven security solutions for Indian businesses. My background spans SOC operations, Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR), and penetration testing — including a cyber forensics attachment with CID Crime Gujarat Police and CTF architecture work with The Hackers Meetup Vadodara. I’m have also completed my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with a Cybersecurity specialization at Parul University, so I know exactly what it’s like to be learning this field while trying to break into it professionally. Through VayuX, I work daily on real-world SOC monitoring, threat detection, and incident response — the same skills I help mentees build here. I can help with: • Breaking into SOC/DFIR/pentesting roles — resume reviews, interview prep, career roadmaps • Understanding SOC fundamentals: alert triage, IoC analysis, threat intelligence • DFIR basics and forensic investigation workflows • Cybersecurity specialization guidance for CS students • Startup/security entrepreneurship for technical founders Whether you’re a student figuring out where to start or a professional looking to move into SOC/DFIR work, happy to share what’s actually worked (and what hasn’t) from my own path.