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Penetration Tester & AppSec Researcher | Microsoft MSRC Acknowledged | Founder @CyberX Nashik · Co-Founder @CTF7 | OWASP Nashik Chapter Lead | CEH v13 · CAP · CNSP

About

Cybersecurity professional with 2+ years of hands-on experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, web application security, and ethical hacking. I currently work as a Cybersecurity Researcher at TachyonByte Technologies where I assess security risks across web applications, networks and APIs and build custom offensive tooling using Python, Docker and Django. I also serve as Chapter Lead for OWASP Nashik where I help grow the local security community through talks, workshops and knowledge sharing. I was acknowledged by Microsoft MSRC for responsible vulnerability disclosure which has been one of the more meaningful highlights of my security research journey so far. I co-founded CTF7, a Capture The Flag platform under TachyonByte Technologies, and run CyberX Nashik, a community focused on organizing CTF events, security workshops and hands-on sessions across Nashik and Pune. On the tools side I regularly work with Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, Semgrep, Nuclei and various OSINT frameworks depending on the engagement. Certifications: Certified Ethical Hacker v13 (CEH), Certified AppSec Practitioner (CAP), Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP) Currently pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering with a specialization in Cybersecurity at Sandip University, Nashik. Active on TryHackMe and genuinely interested in bug bounty hunting and OSINT research. Always open to connecting with people working in security.

Location

Nashik

Work experience

Cyber Security Researcher at TachyonByte Technologies, Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Co-Founder at CTF 7, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, CTF7 is a Capture The Flag (CTF) platform designed by TachyonByte Technologies to host and participate in cybersecurity challenges. Currently under construction, CTF7 aims to offer diverse challenge formats, including Jeopardy-style, Attack/Defense, and King of the Hill, with features like automated service deployment and real-time scoreboards. Organizers will benefit from advanced hosting and management tools, while participants can engage in challenges tailored to various skill levels. For updates, visit their website at ctf7.com or follow Instagram handle @ctf7.official

Chapter Lead at OWASP Nashik, Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

Founder and Chapter Lead at CyberX.nashik Community, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Nashik, Maharashtra, India, CyberX Nashik is a cybersecurity community that hosts events, workshops, and Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions to educate and connect enthusiasts, professionals, and ethical hackers. It promotes hands-on learning, awareness, and collaboration in cybersecurity while also helping students gain skills and opportunities to get hired in the industry.

Hunter at Bugcrowd & HackerOne, Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos, ▸ Discovered and responsibly disclosed critical vulnerabilities for NASA, Coca-Cola, and Monash University — earning Hall of Fame recognition across multiple programs. ▸ Uncovered high-severity issues including SQLi, XSS, IDOR, SSRF, and authentication bypass via manual and automated web application penetration testing.

Education

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Engineering, Sandip University

Diploma in Information Technology, Information Technology, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE)