Cybersecurity professional and researcher with extensive experience in penetration testing, VAPT, and agentic AI systems. Proven track record in designing CTF challenges and securing network infrastructure, currently pursuing a B. Tech in Cybersecurity.
RV University
Remote
Researching on implementing and benchmarking the NIST PQC algorithm on constrained IOT devices.
CSRBOX
Vadodara, Gujarat
Designed and implemented an agentic AI system aligned with SDG 8, enabling automated resume generation and personalized career guidance using Python.
Redynox
Remote
Performed penetration testing on vulnerable systems, identifying and mitigating security flaws across web applications and network layers. Conducted VAPT on 3 live web applications and produced detailed reports outlining exploit paths.
QMTC: Quanta Mingles Twin Cosmos
Remote
Conducted security assessments of web applications and network infrastructure. Collaborated with development teams to remediate security flaws and provided guidance on secure coding practices. Designed secure Discord infrastructure and password-sharing mechanisms.
Vadodara, Gujarat
Organizing cybersecurity summits, conferences, and monthly community meetups. Designing and deploying CTF challenges across domains including web exploitation, digital forensics, and AI security. null Vadodara
The Hackers Meetup Parul University Chapter
Vadodara, Gujarat
Design and implement CTF challenges spanning Web Exploitation, Cryptography, and LLM security. Manage technical infrastructure and organize speaker sessions with cybersecurity researchers.
PU Projections
Vadodara, Gujarat
Designed and deployed CTF challenges and developed an intentionally vulnerable Linux-based boot-to-root system. Managed technical infrastructure and real-time troubleshooting during events.
Bachelor of Technology
CGPA: 8.14 / 10.0. Relevant Coursework: Kali Linux, Networking Concepts, Cryptography, Python, Java, DBMS, Metasploit, Web and Mobile Application Security.
https://github.com/0xheaptrace/Boot2Root---BHCTF
Developed an intentionally vulnerable Linux-based boot-to-root system with network services and privilege escalation paths.
https://github.com/0xheaptrace/BHCTF
Designed and deployed 60+ CTF challenges incorporating vulnerabilities such as SSRF and IDOR to simulate real-world scenarios.
https://github.com/0xheaptrace/Automated-MetaData-Removal---BitWise-
Developed a tool to detect and remove sensitive metadata from multiple file formats including images, video, and PDF.
APISec University
APISec University
Stanford University
Cisco
The SecOps Group
Rashtriya Raksha University