About
Junior Penetration Tester / VAPT specialist focused on Web Application, API, and Android security. Proof of skill, not just interest: TryHackMe: Top 3% globally, 17 badges, 80+ rooms completed (Jr. Penetration Tester path) CTF competitor with team Quantum Strike, DEF CON Group Coimbatore (DCG91422); also active on Hack The Box and Port Swigger Web Security Academy Built and shipped 3 open-source security tools: NIX Scanner — Python port scanner, 9 scan modes, OS fingerprinting, JWT-authenticated REST API, WebSocket streaming Frexion DNS Enumerator — subdomain/DNS recon via crt.sh, WHOIS, SSL inspection, live DNS records vuln-scanner — offline vulnerability scanner for Docker/Linux, CVE + misconfiguration detection, CI-ready with exit-code gating Skills Offensive Security: Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT), Web Application Security, API Security, Android Application Security Methodologies & Standards: OWASP Top 10, OWASP Testing Guide, Insecure Design Analysis Vulnerability Classes: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Command Injection, Broken Access Control, Security Misconfiguration Tools: Burp Suite, Nmap, custom Python-based scanning tools Recon & Assessment: Network Reconnaissance, Subdomain Enumeration, Offline Vulnerability Assessment, CVE Analysis Programming: Python, Bash Certifications in progress: eJPT → PNPT → OSCP Education: BCA, Thiruvalluvar University (CGPA 7.27) Actively seeking Junior VAPT / Penetration Testing roles in Chennai/Bengaluru where I can contribute from day one. 📩 Open to opportunities — GitHub: github.com/Mike-rk | TryHackMe: raamk575
Work experience
Cyber Security intern at ShadowFox, May 2026 - Jun 2026 · 2 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Cybersecurity Intern at ShadowFox, gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity concepts, vulnerability assessment, security tools, and real-world security practices. Working on practical tasks related to networking, ethical hacking, and security analysis.
