Some spend a lifetime chasing stars;
I find the wonders where we are.
Jishna Rao
About Me
whoami
Beyond the classroom, I enjoy turning ideas into action through event management, media, digital marketing, and collaborative projects. These experiences have strengthened my ability to communicate with diverse audiences, lead teams, and bring ideas from concept to execution. I’m someone who is highly driven, hardworking, and always willing to step outside my comfort zone to learn, take on new challenges, and create meaningful change.
I’m particularly drawn to cybersecurity because I see security as more than just protecting systems but rather about protecting the people who rely on them. I enjoy people-centric work, and I’m interested in building secure solutions that are also convenient, intuitive, and easy to use. As technology and cyber threats continue to evolve rapidly, I’m committed to continuously adapting, learning, and building the skills needed to stay ahead. I hope to work at the intersection of cybersecurity, user experience, and business, creating technology that people can trust without compromising the way they use it.
TL; DR: A technically curious person who's somehow equally comfortable debugging code and managing a room full of people.
"When someone says 'laugh' , I code"
Subcommittee Member
2025
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan, promote, and execute technical events.
Formulated targeted marketing strategies and outreach materials to increase student engagement.
Mastercard Security Analyst Intern
Forage
Sept 2026
Completed a job simulation where I served as a Security analyst on Mastercard’s Security Awareness Team
Helped identify and report security threats such as phishing
Analyzed and identified which areas of the business needed more robust security training and implemented training courses and procedures for those teams
Experience
cat experience.log
Event Manager & Social Media Head
2025
- Present
- Spearheaded 3 multi-region campaign engagements across Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Mumbai.
- Scaled digital engagement from 60,000 to 300,000 users across regional target markets.
- Led large-scale media and private themed events, coordinating logistics, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
Subcommittee Member
2025 - Present
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan, promote, and execute technical events.
- Formulated targeted marketing strategies and outreach materials to increase student engagement.
Member
2025 - Present
- Engaged in programs supporting diversity and inclusion in technology.
- Participated in workshops and discussions focused on career development and STEM skill building.
Member
2025
-
Present
Engaged in programs supporting diversity and inclusion in technology.
Participated in workshops and discussions focused on career development and STEM skill building.
Skills & Interests
Programming
Languages
Interests
jishna@portfolio:~$ cat skills.txt
PROGRAMMING
├── Python
├── C
├── C++
└── Java
CYBERSECURITY
├── CTF
├── Security Analysis
└── Risk & Threat Thinking
SYSTEMS
├── ARM
├── Verilog
└── Digital Systems
BUSINESS
├── Strategy & Execution
├── Marketing & Growth
├── Stakeholder Management
└── Event Operations
LANGUAGES
├── English [Fluent]
├── Hindi [Fluent]
└── Kannada [Fluent]
Let’s connect ✨
ssh guest@jishna.io
Have an idea, opportunity, project, or just want to say hi?
I’d love to hear from you! 💌
📧 Email
jishna.rao21@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/jishna-rao