Hello there, I am Tanmay Sharma. I like to make intricate and cool projects by combining the worlds of Security, Programming and Hardware.
Experienced Technical Lead and Project Intern with a background in cybersecurity, machine learning, and secure IoT solutions, particularly in research and educational settings. I have demonstrated ability in leading technical teams, building automation tools, and advancing cybersecurity initiatives, including secure network projects with Raspberry Pi and bot development for community management.
Skills
Work Experience
Member
Boston, MA
- Collaborated on reverse engineering the EdgeTPU driver on Pixel devices, analyzing its interaction with firmware, which enhanced the lab’s understanding of hardware security layers
- Analyzed FirmXRay software by OSUSecLab, focusing on baseaddresssolver.java module, to identify how base addresses are resolved and features extracted, improving vulnerability assessment capabilities in embedded firmware.
Outreach Director, FOSS Contributor & Researcher
Boston, MA
- Contributed to the club's open-source GitHub repository
- Organized and Outreached for Null CTF event - Hades
- Facilitated outreach to security professionals and meetups, securing guest speakers to enhance the club's events and reputation
Project Intern
Ahmedabad, India
- Designed and deployed a secure, cost-effective network of Raspberry Pi-based access points, creating a dedicated wireless-to-wireless VPN/Wi-Fi solution for an isolated laboratory of 25 30 plasma physicists, enabling seamless and secure intra-lab communication.
- Implemented advanced encryption and security protocols, reducing network vulnerability by 60% and ensuring compliance with stringent research data protection standards, critical for sensitive plasma research experiments.
- Optimized network performance through real-time monitoring and custom configuration, achieving 99% uptime and improving data accessibility for researchers, which enhanced collaboration and accelerated experimental workflows by 30%.
Outreach Director, FOSS Contributor & Researcher
Boston, MA
- Contributed to the club's open-source GitHub repository
- Organized and Outreached for Null CTF event - Hades
- Facilitated outreach to security professionals and meetups, securing guest speakers to enhance the club's events and reputation
Certifications & Achievements
Completed: [CompTIA Security+](https://www.credly.com/badges/4dcce657-cbad-4be2-b84e-c320ada65664/public_url), AWS Academy Cloud Security Foundations
In Progress: PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester)
- SimSpace Cyber Cup 2025 Top 6
- Top ranks in numerous CTFs
- Pwn.college white belt
Education
Master of Science, Cybersecurity
Boston, MA | GPA: 3.70/4.00
Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Binary Exploitation, Reverse Engineering, Linux Rootkit Development, Security Risk and Management, Cyberlaw
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
Chennai, India | GPA: 8.97/10.00
Relevant Coursework: Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Network Security and Offensive Security