Summary
A passionate programmer and technical enthusiast, I thrive on solving complex problems and am deeply invested in the world of cybersecurity. As a Linux OS and FOSS advocate, I leverage my skills to create innovative solutions and enhance digital experiences.
Skills
Professional Summary
Cyber Security and Systems Engineering undergraduate with strong foundations in low-level computing, networking, and automation. Experienced in designing efficient systems through protocol optimization, bandwidth analysis, and first-principles problem solving.
Education
- B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (Cyber Security) — UPES Dehradun (Aug 2023 – Present)
- CGPA: 8.44/10
- 12th, CBSE — SMCS Vikasnagar (Apr 2022 – Mar 2023)
- Percentage: 74%
- 10th, CBSE — SMCS Vikasnagar (Apr 2020 – Mar 2021)
- Percentage: 74.4%
Technical Skills
- Core Areas: Computing Systems, Networking, Cybersecurity, Systems Optimization
- Programming / Scripting: C++, C, Python, Bash
- Concepts: OSI Model, TCP/IP, Protocol Design, System Efficiency, Cryptography Basics
- Frameworks / Web Technologies: JavaScript, React.js, HTML, CSS
- Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB
- Tools & Platforms: Git, GitHub, Linux (Arch/Debian), macOS, VS Code, draw.io
- Research Interests: Computing Systems, Network Protocol Optimization, Low-Bandwidth Communication Systems, Cybersecurity, Distributed Systems
Internships
Ant Tek, Dehradun — Technical Engineering Intern (Jun 2025 – Jul 2025)
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Automated internal workflow scripts using Bash, improving tooling reliability and reducing repetitive setup effort.
- Streamlined developer environments through modular provisioning enhancements and Git-based version control.
Ardas Samaj Kalyan (ASK), Dehradun — Social Intern (Jun 2024 – Jul 2024)
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Conducted cyber safety awareness sessions for 200+ individuals, improving digital literacy and online hygiene.
- Assisted entrepreneurs with digital presence setup and basic data tracking practices for community initiatives.
Projects
PehraSafe – Low-Bandwidth Real-Time Telemetry System — Tech Stack: WebSockets, Systems Design (2026 – Present)
- Designed a real-time location telemetry system optimized for ultra-low bandwidth usage (~5KB/min), enabling efficient continuous tracking under constrained network conditions.
- Engineered an application-layer algorithm using binary and delta binary encoding, reducing payload size to ~9–13 bytes per update.
- Conducted layer-wise network overhead analysis, achieving total transmission size of 80–120 bytes per update.
- Applied systems-level optimization principles across OSI layers to minimize transmission cost while maintaining reliability.
- Exploring intellectual property protection for protocol design combining binary and delta encoding techniques.
Development Environment Setup Automation (dotfiles) — Tech Stack: Bash, Linux, macOS, Git (Sep 2023 – Present)
- Engineered a single-command provisioning script that sets up a fresh macOS system in 8 minutes, down from 40–60 minutes — an 85% reduction in setup time.
- Built 18 custom shell aliases and 10 reusable functions, automating routine workflows and disk cleanup, saving 2–4 minutes daily and reducing cleanup time from 60 minutes to 3 minutes.
Homelab Infrastructure (Proxmox-based) — Tech Stack: Proxmox, Linux, Networking (Sep 2023 – Present)
- Designed isolated virtualized environments to experiment with networking, service deployment, and system behavior under controlled conditions.
- Configured networking, service exposure, and system-level experimentation for infrastructure testing and deployment scenarios.
Striiks – CLI Habit Tracker (Striiks) — Tech Stack: Python, CLI Tooling (Nov 2022 – Apr 2025)
- Built a Python-based CLI streak tracker with MySQL-backed persistence to monitor and manage habit consistency.
- Designed command driven (start, add, break, view) with structured data handling for reliable state management.
Certifications & Accomplishments
- GATE 2026 Qualified
- Google - Foundations of Cybersecurity Certificate (Coursera): Verify
- Eureka Jr. Semi-finalist – E-Cell IIT Bombay (2021, 2022)
- Certification of Appreciation, ASK (Ardas Samaj Kalyan) NGO
Co-Curricular Activities
- Dance India Dance (DID) Selection (2017): Qualified in Dehradun and Delhi for the national dance competition.
- Group Dance Competitions: Runner-up, UPES Fest (Uurja) and DIT Fest, Dehradun.
- Songwriting & Music Performance: Writes and performs original songs and raps; skilled in guitar, congo, and drums.
Interests and Hobbies
- Public Speaking & Debating: Actively engaged in debates and discussions.
- Socializing & Networking: Enjoys connecting with people and expanding perspectives.
- Skating: Avid skater with a passion for outdoor activities