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Hello there, I am Tanmay Sharma, a passionate cybersecurity agent. I like to make intriquete and cool projects by combining the worlds of Security, Programming and Hardware. Unique enough?

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

Development
C/C++, Python, Linux x86 Assembly (32bit/64bit), Bash, PowerShell, Rust (learning), SQL
Tools
Metasploit, Wireshark, GDB Debugger, Ghidra, Nikto
Native Hacking
Stack & Heap Buffer Overflow, Format String Vulnerability, ROP, Ret2Libc Attack
Network Security
Cryptographic protocols, SSL/TLS, IPsec, OAuth, intrusion detection, vulnerability analysis, secure application development, penetration testing, cyber attack mitigation
Pen Testing
Attacks on Active Directory, OSINT, Windows and Linux Privilege Escalation
Misc
Raspberry Pi, ESP32 Microcontrollers, Flipper Zero

Certifications & Achievements

Certifications

Completed: NSE 1-8 certifications, Palo Alto fundamentals of network and cloud security

In Progress: PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester), HTB CBBH Certificate

Achievements
  • SimSpace Cyber Cup 2025 Top 6
  • Pwn.college white belt

Education

December 2026 (Expected)
Northeastern University
Master of Science, Cybersecurity
Boston, MA | GPA: 3.58/4.00

Relevant Coursework: Network Security, Binary Exploitation, Reverse Engineering, CTF, Cyberlaw

June 2024
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
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

Work Experience

September 2024 – Present
Null NEU, Northeastern University
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
Spring 2024 – Present
CyberspACe securiTy and forensIcs lab (CactiLab)
Member
Boston, MA
  • Working on reverse engineering the EdgeTPU driver on Pixel devices, to understand how the driver works and how it interfaces with the firmware
September 2023 – November 2023
Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
Project Intern
Ahmedabad, India
  • Developed a secured Raspberry Pi access point functioning as a VPN/Personal Router for public Wi-Fi use