I am a cybersecurity professional passionate about building safer systems at the intersection of cloud, AI, and security. With hands-on experience in deploying SIEMs, streamlining IAM, conducting security reviews, and leading blue-team operations, I thrive on solving complex challenges and aligning security with business goals. My mission is simple: to secure, scale, and strengthen digital ecosystems.
I am a cybersecurity professional passionate about building safer systems at the intersection of cloud, AI, and security. With hands-on experience in deploying SIEMs, streamlining IAM, conducting security reviews, and leading blue-team operations, I thrive on solving complex challenges and aligning security with business goals. My mission is simple: to secure, scale, and strengthen digital ecosystems.
Python CLI tool that detects VPN, proxy, and abusive IP addresses using IP metadata, ASN heuristics, and third-party API lookups with confidence scoring
Comprehensive cybersecurity project involving real-time packet capture, forensic analysis using Wireshark, network vulnerability assessment with Nmap, and advanced protocol analysis for threat detection
Advanced AI security research project deploying StableLM for vulnerability assessment, implementing prompt injection attacks, and conducting comprehensive risk analysis of large language model security weaknesses
Custom packet analysis and VPN development using Scapy and raw socket programming, implementing secure TUN/TAP interfaces with UDP encapsulation and advanced traffic management systems
Advanced cryptographic research involving classical cipher cryptanalysis, mathematical problem solving with number theory, and computational verification of cryptographic properties including DES and RSA implementations
Intensive cybersecurity lab experience focusing on binary reverse engineering, exploit development, vulnerability analysis, and implementation of defensive mechanisms including ASLR, stack canaries, and CFI
Comprehensive virtual infrastructure management integrating Windows Server 2022, Linux servers, and pfSense firewall with advanced hardening measures, incident response, and risk management aligned with CIS controls
Comprehensive research and documentation on VPN security protocols, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
Personal homelab setup documentation covering network security, virtualization, and monitoring solutions
Flutter-based cross-platform photo gallery with Firebase integration, real-time updates, and secure authentication
Augmented Reality application providing immersive perspective experiences using AR technology
Advanced assistive technology device featuring ultrasonic sensors for obstacle, water, step, and light detection with SOS alarm and GPS location tracking capabilities
Flutter-based mobile application implementing Branch.io SDK for seamless deep linking technology, enabling direct app navigation and advanced event tracking for enhanced user engagement
Selected as semi-finalists in top 50 global teams for the Google Developer Student Clubs Solution Challenge 2021
June 2021Won 2nd place in gender equality and inclusion at IISc Social Innovation Challenge 2021 in association with Keio University Japan
January 2021Certificate of excellence for Healthcare innovation at IISc Social Innovation Challenge 2021 in association with Keio University Japan
January 2021Won 1st place as International Innovation Challenge Champion at Stamford University Thailand for Ultrasonic Smart Stick for Visually Impaired
September 2019Best Paper of IETE Sponsored second National Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering Science and Technology, associated with Visvesvaraya Technological University
May 2019Sharing insights on security, software engineering, and technology
Learn how to build a comprehensive threat detection system that can identify and analyze VPN proxy traffic, breaking through anonymity layers to protect your network infrastructure.
Read on Medium →Research papers and publications in cybersecurity and technology
Presented in the International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) and at the International Conference on Recent Trends in Science & Technology (ICRTST 2020), June 2020. Authors: Varun Shilesh, Abhilash M, Akshaj S.M.
View Publication →Published in the International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (2020). Authors: Dr. Madhura Gangaiah, Varun Shilesh, Abhilash M, Akshaj S.M, Rithika Shenoy.
View Publication →I'm always interested in new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!