Cyber Florida’s Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Program Interns

At Cyber Florida, our mission extends beyond cybersecurity protection—we’re committed to developing the next generation of experts who will help safeguard our digital and physical infrastructure. In this post, we shine a spotlight on three talented interns who are making their mark: Amolika “Amy” Godse, Arpan Jaiswal, and Vikranth “Vikky” Dundra. These USF students are serving an instrumental role in helping to map trends across geographies and industries for our Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) program while pursuing master’s degrees.

Amolika “Amy” Godse: Turning Data into Stories

Amy, a second-year master’s student majoring in Business Analytics and Information Systems, is studying to become a data engineer. Her passion for technology and data-driven storytelling is what drives her aspirations. “I love the idea of turning raw data into stories that can help organizations make better decisions,” she shares. “I’m fascinated by technology and how it can solve real-world problems.”

Amy is making strides in her internship, working on a data collection project for Cyber Florida focused on critical infrastructure. “I’m learning how to gather data using Python, particularly through web scraping techniques,” she says. She’s also mastering popular libraries like Beautiful Soup and Scrapy, which allow her to extract valuable information from online sources. These hands-on experiences are equipping Amy with the skills needed to make an impact in the data engineering field, which she plans to pursue after her graduation in May 2025.

Amy enjoys experimenting in the kitchen and finds baking to be a therapeutic hobby. She’s also a fan of exploring new places and can be found relaxing with friends on the weekends.

Arpan Jaiswal: Driving Business Growth through Data

Arpan is also in his second year of the Business Analytics and Information Systems program, but his sights are set on becoming an SAP data analyst. “I aim to leverage my master’s program knowledge along with my past experience to help drive business growth,” says Arpan, who is eager to apply his skills in data analysis to business decision-making processes.

Through the CIP internship, Arpan is gaining firsthand experience in data collection and cleaning—crucial components of any data science project. “Given that 80% of a data science project involves data collection and cleaning, I am gaining valuable hands-on experience using Python libraries for web scraping and data cleaning,” he explains. These practical skills are giving him the tools to take on complex data challenges in the business world.

Arpan enjoys staying active, whether that’s hitting the gym or playing cricket. He is a member of the Tampa Bay Titans and competes in the Tampa Premier League and Tampa Cricket League.

Vikranth “Vikky” Dundra: Optimizing Performance through Data Analysis

Vikky, another second-year Business Analytics and Information Systems student, is on a mission to become a data analyst. His goal is to leverage data-driven insights to help organizations optimize their performance. “I aspire to work as a data analyst after graduation, utilizing data-driven insights and analytical tools to support decision-making processes,” says Vikky.

Vikky’s internship work aligns perfectly with his career goals. He is honing his skills in sophisticated data collection, web scraping, Python programming, and comprehensive data cleaning and analysis. By working on real-world projects, he’s developing the technical expertise needed to succeed in the fast-paced world of data analytics.

Vikky loves cooking, and often experiments in the kitchen. He’s also an avid cricket player, finding time to play the sport on weekends.

The Future of Data-Driven Cybersecurity

Cyber Florida’s CIP internship program is providing Amy, Arpan, and Vikky with invaluable real-world experience that will help shape their futures as data experts. Through their internships, they are gaining hands-on experience in skills that are essential in today’s data-driven world.

We can’t wait to see where their careers take them—and we’re proud to play a part in their journey.