CV

Basics

Name Roshan Lal Neupane
Designation Cybersecurity Researcher and Cyberinfrastructure Engineer
Email neupanerATmissouriDOTedu
Phone +1 (720) 690-5853
Website https://www.roshanln.com.np

Work

  • 2023.12 - Present
    Cyberinfrastructure Engineer
    University of Missouri, Columbia
    Developing cloud-based applications and infrastructure using cutting-edge technologies.
    • Designed scalable cloud infrastructure with Kubernetes, Docker, and TensorFlow.
    • Implemented advanced cybersecurity solutions using AI/ML models.
  • 2021.01 - 2023.12
    Graduate Research Assistant
    University of Missouri, Columbia
    Conducted advanced research in active cyber defense and blockchain applications.
    • Developed the DefenseChain blockchain for collaborative cyber defense.
    • Published research on intelligent agents for active cybersecurity.
  • 2019.12 - 2021.01
    Senior Associate Consultant
    Infosys Limited
    Developed secure applications using Appian platform and REST APIs.
    • Implemented LDAP and AD integration for secure SSO solutions.
    • Designed BPM applications enhancing customer experience.

Education

  • 2021.01 - Present

    Columbia, MO, USA

    Doctor of Philosophy
    University of Missouri, Columbia
    Computer Science
    • Cyber Defense
    • Cloud Computing
    • Artificial Intelligence
  • 2015.08 - 2017.12

    Columbia, MO, USA

    Master of Science
    University of Missouri, Columbia
    Computer Science
    • Algorithm Design
    • Machine Learning
    • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
  • 2010.01 - 2014.01

    Karnataka, India

    Bachelor of Engineering
    Visvesvaraya Technological University
    Computer Science and Engineering

Certificates

Certified Appian Designer
Appian 2019-01-01
Certified Professional
Microsoft 2014-01-01

Skills

Cloud Computing/DevOps
AWS
GCP
Kubernetes
Docker
Programming
Python
Bash/Shell
JS
Hyperledger
REST
Cybersecurity
AI/ML for Cyber Defense
Attack Modeling, Detection, and Mitigation
Active Defense

Languages

Nepali
Native speaker
English
Fluent
Hindi
Conversational

Awards

  • 2024.10.21
    Best Paper Award
    GameSec 2024
    Received the Best Paper Award for ransomware defense research using Game Theory and Strategic Deception.
  • 2022.11.15
    Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award
    Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, University of Missouri
    Received the award for exceptional record in academia, research, and service.

Projects

  • 2016 - 2018
    Dolus - Defense By Pretense
    Network security framework that leverages quarantine and deception to defend against DDoS and Advanced Persistent Threat/Mining.
  • 2021 - 2022
    Fintech Blockchain (ClaimChain)
    Blockchain for ensuring security for insurance claims processing at application and infrastructure level encompassing fraud detection, cyber threat detection
  • 2022 - 2024
    Smart Grid Blockchain (SGChain)
    Hyperledger Fabric-based chain-of-chain blockchain for secure and efficient energy trading in smart grids with robust security framework for loss of availability issues in Smart Grids.
  • 2023 - Present
    Ransomware Game Theory
    Game theory-based strategic deception for ransomware defense using backward induction to solve a complete and extensive game.
  • 2023 - Present
    CIBR-Fort
    Knowledge-driven threat modeling, analysis and mitigation framework for smart grids integrating security and power knowledge graphs powered by LLM and RAG models.
  • 2021 - Present
    Arculus
    Task-Based Access Control for Computation and Communication and AI-driven drone mission recovery in the Tactical Warfighting Edge.