Work Experience
I’m a Computer Networks and Security student building hands-on experience through academic projects, labs, and continuous learning. Here’s my journey so far.
40+
Technologies Used
35+
Projects Completed
3+
Recommendations Received
20+
Courses Completed
Student Researcher
Sep 2025 - Present
Key Responsibilities:
- Configured virtual network environments to test security vulnerabilities
- Analyzed network traffic using Wireshark to identify potential threats
- Documented security findings and presented to lab group
Wireshark
Kali Linux
VirtualBox
Nmap
Collaborative Developer
Oct 2025 - Present
Key Responsibilities:
- Implemented RSA and AES-256 encryption for secure message transmission
- Designed database schema for user credentials and encrypted message storage
- Developed real-time communication using Python socket programming
- Conducted security testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities
Python
Cryptography
SQL
Socket Programming
bcrypt
Competitor & Security Enthusiast
Jan 2025 - Present
Key Responsibilities:
- Solved challenges in web exploitation, cryptography, and network forensics
- Collaborated with team members on complex problems during 24-hour competitions
- Created practice challenges for new team members
- Placed in top 20% in regional university CTF
Burp Suite
Wireshark
John the Ripper
Metasploit
Self-Directed Learner
Jun 2024 - Present
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up virtual machines with vulnerable applications (DVWA, Metasploitable)
- Configured pfSense firewall and monitored network traffic
- Practiced penetration testing techniques in isolated environment
- Documented learning progress and created study notes for peers
VirtualBox
Kali Linux
DVWA
SNMP - Nagios
Wireshark
Student
Sep 2025 - Present
Key Responsibilities:
- CCNA: Introduction to Networks - Routing, switching, and network protocols
- Network Defense - Firewalls, IDS/IPS implementation
- Cyber Threat Management - Risk assessment and incident response
- Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
Cisco IOS
Routing Protocols
VLANs
ACLs
VPNs