Security Researcher & Developer

SECURING DIGITAL
INFRASTRUCTURE.

Specialized in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and threat modeling. Building secure architectures and identifying attack vectors to protect critical systems.

About Me

I'm Akshay, a security-focused developer with a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from PES University. I specialize in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities through systematic testing, threat modeling, and secure system design.

With expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, and secure system design, I help organizations build resilient infrastructure. My approach combines analytical rigor with hands-on security testing to uncover and address critical security gaps before they become liabilities.

Cybersecurity & Testing

Penetration Testing Vulnerability Assessment Threat Modeling Burp Suite Security Testing Risk Analysis

Backend & Infrastructure

Node.js Express Python PostgreSQL Docker AWS Linux

Compliance & Standards

OWASP Cloud Security Network Security Secure Coding

Experience

Research Intern

CAVE Labs • Bengaluru • Jun 2025 - Jul 2025

  • Integrated VR simulations with headsets, optimizing terrain rendering and hardware compatibility
  • Improved rendering efficiency by 25%, reducing latency for immersive experiences
  • Achieved 100% compatibility with VR devices through seamless hardware integration

Bug Bounty Hunter

Medstar2000 • Remote • JAN 2023 - MAR 2023

  • Identified and responsibly disclosed high-severity XSS vulnerability in production web application through systematic security testing
  • Conducted comprehensive threat modeling of web applications to identify attack vectors and business risk implications
  • Leveraged Burp Suite and penetration testing tools for application security assessment and security control review

Featured Projects

Network Architecture

Campus Network Security

Enterprise-scale network architecture with optimized routing, ACLs, VLANs, and network segmentation. Designed for redundancy, failover mechanisms, and multi-site deployment.

Secure Web App

Mail Box Platform

Secure web application with RESTful APIs, encrypted credential storage, session management, and AWS S3 integration for multi-user data security.

Blockchain Application

Asteroid – Decentralized File Storage

Decentralized storage system combining IPFS with on-chain metadata. Implemented with Docker microservices, wallet-based authentication, and distributed trust model.

Let's secure your systems.

Available for security consulting, penetration testing engagements, and security architecture projects.

Bengaluru, India