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Security Researcher

Security researcher with some experience in red teaming, VAPT, reversing, malware analysis, and working around cloud infra. I enjoy participating in and making CTF challenges and have experience in developing challenges and infra for jeopardy and attack-defense CTFs. Also love doing random personal projects.

Red Teaming & VAPTReverse Engineering & Malware AnalysisAI Security & Cloud Infra

Education

2023 - 2027

Muthoot Institute of Technology and Sciences

Bachelor of Technology - B.Tech

Computer Science and Engineering (Focus on Cybersecurity)

CGPA: 8.88

2019 - 2023

Global Public School - International

IGCSEs, AS and A Levels

Experience

May 2025 - June 2025

Security Research and Red Teaming Intern

Cybios Technologies

Researched Linux kernel architecture and internals. Built skills in red teaming and malware techniques with rootkit-focused research. Independently designed and developed a specialized post-exploitation rootkit tool. Improved technical communication through presentations and knowledge-sharing.

Mar 2025 - Feb 2026

Intern and Cybersecurity Lead

GTech muLearn Foundation

Conducted and managed a 12-week bootcamp in collaboration with OWASP Kerala. Helped manage a 5-day HacKP bootcamp with Kerala Police. Supported engagement/task completion for 8,000+ cybersecurity members and 58,000+ total members. Contributed to 4x cybersecurity group membership growth. Represented the group at Permute 2025 (1,500+ delegates).

Competitions & Achievements

  • KOTH CTF

    2026

    Achievement: Winner

    Secured first place in King of the Hill CTF.

  • KasperskyCTF

    2025

    Achievement: Top 8 in Asia/Oceania, 3rd among Indian teams

    Placed high in an international CTF alongside top corporate and collegiate teams.

  • picoCTF

    2025

    Achievement: Top 1% (Rank 90 out of 10,500+ teams)

    Competed in globally recognized jeopardy-style CTF covering various security domains.

  • Hack@Arch CTF

    National Level, 2025

    Achievement: Winner

    Won the national-level Capture The Flag competition.

  • DevSummit CTF

    2024

    Achievement: Winner

    Got first place in DevSummit CTF.

  • Twilight Hack

    National Level, 2024

    Achievement: Third Place

    Secured third place in a Cybersecurity CTF and Hackathon.

  • Decentralized AI Hackathon

    ICEFOSS, 2024

    Achievement: Selected as a top project by Elna.AI

    Developed and submitted an innovative decentralized AI-based project.

  • Clubs, Organizations & Volunteering

    Aug '25 - Present

    Founder and Co-Lead

    MITS Cybersecurity Club (MCSC)

    Organized Eschaton, an international CTF among the largest in India by participation and sponsorships with participants from across 24 Countries. Helped organize all technical and event-management aspects. For finals (attack-defense), designed and implemented the complete network stack from physical layer. Developed multiple complex vulnerable services used in the attack-defense finals as well as developed multiple challenges across domains RE, Pwn, Crypto, Hardware, AI and DFIR.

    Conducted workshops on reverse engineering, OSINT, phishing, and social engineering

    Conducted multiple internal CTFs to upskill students.

    Nov '25 - Present

    Cybersecurity Lead

    Google Developer Groups (GDG), Kochi

    Delivered cybersecurity sessions across multiple schools (grades 9-12) on fundamentals, digital safety, and career pathways.

    Conducted and led various cybersecurity sessions for the GDG community.

    Skills

    Languages

    C/C++
    Java
    Python
    JavaScript
    Assembly

    Technologies & Tools

    AI Tools
    Git
    Linux
    Ghidra/Cutter
    GDB
    REMnux
    Wireshark
    Metasploit
    Burp Suite
    Nmap
    Hashcat
    Autopsy
    Sleuth Kit
    Node.js
    React.js
    MySQL
    Docker
    Cloud Technologies (GCP & Oracle)

    Get In Touch

    I'm currently looking for new opportunities in cybersecurity. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, I'll try my best to get back to you!

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