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PORTFOLIO / FORENSIC SCIENCEHYDERABAD, TELANGANA

Hello, I'm

Varshitha
Mekalwar.

Forensic science professional

Following the evidence.
Keeping the details intact.

A forensic science graduate with internship experience in digital forensics, cyber crime investigation and governance, risk & compliance.

Explore my experience
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ILLUSTRATED STUDY / NOT CASE EVIDENCE
B.Sc. Forensic ScienceEvidence acquisition · Analysis · Documentation↓
01 / APPROACH

Careful work.
Clear records.

My focus is digital evidence acquisition, chain of custody, system artifact analysis and case documentation.

I'm seeking opportunities in forensic science operations with law enforcement, government agencies or private forensic laboratories.

A foundation in science. An eye for the small things.

02 / FIELD NOTES

Experience,
in context.

Internship experience supporting investigators and documenting evidence.

2025 - 2026ENTRY 01

Information Security Associate Intern

Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), Hyderabad

Digital evidence. Careful documentation.

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  • Acquired and preserved digital evidence using standard chain of custody protocols for cyber crime investigations.
  • Analyzed system artifacts and logs to identify indicators of compromise and support investigation workflows.
  • Worked with senior investigators on GRC assessments: risk identification, compliance mapping and government cybersecurity controls.
  • Assisted with forensic investigation reports and case-file documentation.
  • Gained exposure to security policy frameworks and regulatory compliance in government and law enforcement.
2024ENTRY 02

Forensic Investigation Support Intern

CLUES Team, Hyderabad

From observation to an organized case file.

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  • Supported evidence documentation, case-related data handling and organized case files.
  • Assisted with evidence cataloging, observation recording and preliminary investigation summaries.
  • Worked in high-pressure investigative settings with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Contributed to case management workflows and timely evidence documentation.
03 / THE TOOLKIT

Methods meet
attention to detail.

Tools and competencies listed in my resume. No proficiency scores or unsupplied work samples.

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01 / TOOLKIT

Digital forensics

Basic digital forensic tools; UFED, Wireshark, FTK, Autopsy, EnCase and Volatility.

Evidence acquisition · Chain of custody · System artifact & log analysis · Cyber crime investigation

02 / TOOLKIT

Cybersecurity & GRC

Burp Suite, Nmap and Wireshark; vulnerability assessment & management; Risk Management Framework (RMF) and GRC assessment.

Risk identification & assessment · Compliance mapping · Security policy analysis

03 / TOOLKIT

Examination & documentation

Questioned document examination, forensic report writing, case file management, evidence documentation and compliance reporting.

Forensic investigation workflows · Evidence analysis · Case documentation & data handling

04 / TOOLKIT

Working skills

MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Google Sheets.

Logical reasoning · Problem-solving · Team coordination · Verbal & written communication · Leadership · Presentation skills · Attention to detail

04 / LEARNING RECORD

A scientific
foundation.

Formal education and continuing learning in forensic science and cybersecurity.

Education

2022 - 2025

B.Sc. in Forensic Science

R.B.V.R.R Women's College, Hyderabad

CGPA 8.79
2019 - 2021

State Board of Intermediate Education

SR Junior College, Telangana

76%
2018 - 2019

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Vishwa Bharathi High School, Telangana

CGPA 9.0

Certifications

2026

Cyber security & Ethical hacking

2025

Certification in Questioned Document Examination

2024

Cyber Forensics and Cyber Security

2024

Questioned Document Examination

Titles and years as supplied in the resume. Issuers and certificate links were not supplied.

05 / MAKE CONTACT

Let's start a
conversation.

For opportunities in forensic science, digital investigations and forensic laboratories.

Hyderabad, Telangana