About Me & Experience

Hey! My full name is Emir Talha Yilmaz. I currently attend Rochester Institute Of Technology and major in both Cybersecurity and Political Science. I am from a Turkish, Karachay, and Laz background. I hope to work on AI Security Research, GRC, Risk Management, and Vulnerability Testing as those are my passions.

Skills

Experience

Education

  • Languages:
    Python, C, C#, Java, Assembly, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Bash, SQL
  • Security:
    Malware Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Digital Forensics, Network Analysis, Risk Management, NIST, SOC, PCI DSS, HIPPA, CIS, ISO/IEC 27001 & 27002 SOC2
  • Tools:
    Wireshark, IDA Pro, GHIDRA, x64dbg/x32dbg, Process Monitor, VMware, pfSense, Git, Firebase, Cisco CME, Windows Server
  • Networking:
    TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, VLANs, RTP, SCCP, TFTP, VoIP
  • Research:
    Human-Subjects Research, Usability Testing, Qualitative/Quantitative Analysis, LLM Evaluation
  • Microsoft 365:
    Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote
  • Operating Systems:
    Windows, Linux, Mac
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant @ RIT ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute, May 2026 - Aug 2026

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Designed and conducted an IRB/HSRO-approved 20-participant usability study comparing emoji- and number-based security verification for ShoutSMS.
    • Recruited participants, conducted interviews, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to assess security verification effectiveness and communicate usability findings.
    • Collaborated with the RIT DeFake Project to evaluate how effectively leading LLMs distinguish real, AI-generated, and manipulated video content.
    • Built and evaluated video datasets across multiple LLMs, analyzing model accuracy, visual artifacts, metadata, and misinformation risks.
  • Course Assistant CSEC 202 @ RIT Golisano College of Computing and Information Science, Aug 2026 - Current

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Grade Reverse Engineering Fundamentals coursework covering assembly, debugging, low-level programming, and reverse engineering.
    • Evaluate technical assignments and provide feedback on reverse engineering methodology and program analysis.
  • Teaching Assistant MATH 173 @ RIT College of Science, Aug 2026 - Current

    Key Responsibilities:
    • Support Calculus C lectures by assisting students with coursework and problem-solving.
    • Lead weekly recitations focused on practice problems, concept review, and exam preparation.
  • 2024-2028
    Rochester Institute Of Technology - Bachelors of Science: Cybersecurity & Political Science.
  • 2022-2024
    County College Of Morris - Cybersecurity Completer's Certification.
  • 2020-2024
    Butler High School - Diploma

Honors, Extracurriculars, Certifications

Honors

★ High School
- CyberStart America National Cyber Scholar (Awarded SANS training).
- CyberStart Finalist.
- CCM Dean’s Honor List (2022-2023).
★ College
- Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences Dean's List 2024 Fall Semester.
- College Of Liberal Arts Dean's List 2024 Fall Semeseter Deans List.
- Men Of Honor, Character, and Ambition (MOCHA) Member.
- Dale Carnegie Certification
- Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences Dean's List 2026 Spring Semester.
- College Of Liberal Arts Dean's List 2026 Spring Semeseter Deans List.

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Extracurriculars

★ College
- Turkish Student Association President:
Lead organizational operations, events, outreach, and recruitment; added 20+ members and raised $450+.

- Men Of Honor, Character, and Ambition (MOCHA):
A selective program at RIT that empowers men of color through mentorship, leadership development, service, and academic excellence. Through MOCHA, I’m building skills in resilience, purposeful communication, and community leadership while growing the Turkish Student Association and contributing to campus life.

- EYZ Cameras Founder:
Built a camera resale business serving 50+ customers and generating $5,000+ revenue; donate 1% of profits to charity.

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Certifications

★ MCVTS At County College Of Morris - Completer's Certification in Cybersecurity
★ Dale Carnegie Certification

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Projects

WannaCry Malware Analysis - May 2026

Performed static and dynamic malware analysis of WannaCry ransomware in an isolated Windows VM using IDA Pro, x32dbg, Process Monitor, PEview, PEiD, VirusTotal, UPX, and Sysinternals Strings.

VoIP Security & Network Lab - May 2026

Configured and analyzed a Cisco VoIP environment using CME, SCCP, DHCP, TFTP, RTP, VLANs, QoS/DSCP, and Wireshark to evaluate network security and communications traffic.

Painappuru Magazine: Full-Stack Developer - Sep 2024

Built and deployed a full-stack web platform using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Firebase, serving 500+ users.

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Contact Me

emir.yilmaz.csip@gmail.com

201-873-9862

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