About me

Hey there! I am a cybersecurity graduate interested in offensive security, particularly vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. I enjoy breaking into systems (legally!), understanding how they work, and discovering ways to enhance their security.

This portfolio website showcases my career progress, including my work experience at various organizations, educational background from multiple institutions, skills, personal and academic projects, and published research.

I am always learning, experimenting, and seeking new challenges in the field of cybersecurity. To further develop my skills, I actively solve challenges on HackTheBox (HTB) and TryHackMe (THM), exploring different attack techniques and security concepts.

One of my ongoing projects involves learning to write professional penetration testing reports. I aim to continuously refine my skills, stay updated on emerging threats, and help others learn how to conduct thorough security assessments and improve their reporting techniques.

I also enjoy automating tasks whenever possible, whether writing helpful bash scripts to assist with my daily tasks or streamlining repetitive processes. This approach boosts efficiency and allows me to focus more on tackling real challenges.

I am actively seeking challenging opportunities in cybersecurity that will test and develop my skills. Please feel free to explore my work and reach out if you would like to connect!

Resume

Experience

  1. Cyber Security Analyst (Volunteer)

    Cybertrust America

    San Jose, California, USA

    August 2024 — Present

    • •Performed vulnerability assessments on the organization’s website using OWASP ZAP, identifying security weaknesses.
    • •Validated vulnerabilities using Burp Suite, ensuring accuracy by eliminating any false positives.
    • •Collaborated on generating detailed reports of findings and provided recommendations to mitigate identified vulnerabilities.
    • •Assisted in developing incident response plans and playbooks, and supported the implementation of IR recommendations.

  2. Senior Executive (ETL Developer)

    Vodafone Intelligent Solutions

    Pune, Maharashtra, India

    August 2020 — July 2022

    • •Reduced data processing time by 50% for multiple ETL processes through enhancements to existing shell scripts.
    • •Achieved a 15% improvement in database performance by optimizing SQL queries and PL/SQL procedures.
    • •Successfully migrated legacy Oracle reports to Qlik Sense, enabling faster access to data insights for better decision-making.
    • •Conducted thorough code reviews and implemented best practices, leading to a 30% reduction in post-release bugs.

  3. Web Backend Developer Intern

    Orane Labs Private Limited

    Pune, Maharashtra, India

    January 2019 — June 2019

    • •Developed multiple web features using Python and the Flask Framework, resulting in a 60% increase in user engagement.
    • •Utilized the Robot Framework for automated website testing, effectively reducing manual testing time.
    • •Successfully fixed bugs in the website source code, enhancing overall stability.
    • •Used Git for code management by handling branch creation, merging and conflict resolution for better team collaboration.

Education

  1. Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity

    University of Maryland College Park

    College Park, Maryland, USA

    2022 — 2024

    Courses Completed

    • •Cloud Security
    • •Network Security
    • •Penetration Testing
    • •Networks and Protocols
    • •Secure Operating Systems
    • •Reverse Software Engineering
    • •Security Tools for Information Security
    • •Digital Forensics and Incident Response
    • •Hacking of C Programs and Unix Binaries
    • •Advanced Hacking of Linux and Embedded Systems

  2. Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology

    Symbiosis Insititute of Technology

    Pune, Maharashtra, India

    2016 — 2020

Technical Skills

  1. Security Tools

    Burp Suite, Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP, Splunk, GDB, Ghidra

  2. Programming Languages

    Bash Scripting, Python, C, SQL, PL/SQL

  3. Web

    HTML, CSS, Javascript

  4. Operating Systems

    Linux, Windows

  5. Cloud Platforms

    AWS, GCP

  6. Other Skills/Knowledge of

    MITRE ATT&CK, Scripting, Automation, Git, Microsoft Office, Google AppScript, Google Firebase

Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+ Logo
    CompTIA Security+
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Logo
    ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • TCM Security Practical Ethical Hacking Logo
    TCM Security Practical Ethical Hacking Course

Projects

Github Repos

Academic Projects

  1. Network Security Assessment

    • •Conducted a comprehensive network security assessment within a dynamic Active Directory environment.
    • •Utilized a diverse range of penetration testing tools to pinpoint and exploit critical vulnerabilities.
    • •Crafted a thorough penetration testing report consolidating network enumeration and vulnerability exploitation findings.
    • •Recommended measures that bolstered security resilience and risk mitigation within the network infrastructure.

  2. Digital Forensics: Investigating Anomalous Incidents

    • •Conducted in-depth forensics assessment on a malware affected machine using Autopsy and Wireshark.
    • •Performed detailed log collection and analysis of encoded network communications and user activities.
    • •Prepared a concise, detailed forensic report summarizing findings, methodologies, and mitigation recommendations.

Publications

  1. Data Acquisition Using IoT Sensors for Smart Manufacturing Domain

    Springer Link Download Research Paper

    • •Implemented a real-time data acquisition system using Raspberry Pi to enable predictive maintenance capabilities.
    • •Developed Python and Bash scripts to achieve automated sensor data collection and aggregation.
    • •Implemented seamless upload of collected data to Google Cloud for storage and analysis.
    • •Published project findings in IICT-2020 conference proceedings.