Hari Krishna D
Cybersecurity Enthusiast | Penetration Tester | CTF Player
About Me
I'm a passionate cybersecurity professional specializing in penetration testing and ethical hacking. Currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, I'm dedicated to securing digital landscapes and participating in CTF challenges.
My expertise includes network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation techniques using industry-standard tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
- Penetration Testing
- Ethical Hacking
- CTF Challenges
- Web App Security
Education
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering | Expected Sep 2026
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Relevant Coursework:
- Computer Networks
- Problem solving (Python)
- Web Application Security
- Object oriented Programming (Java)
- Social Network Analysis
- Database Management System
Royal Matric Higher Secondary School
Higher Secondary | 2008 - 2022
Experience
Penetration Tester
Hackersdaddy | Aug 2024 – Present
- Conducting website penetration tests and black-box assessments using Nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
- Participating in Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges and authoring security reports with remediation suggestions.
Cybersecurity Intern
Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing | Jul 2024
- Assisted in investigating online crimes, including social media, IP, and log analysis, as well as OSINT.
Penetration Tester
Hacktify | Feb 2024 – Mar 2024
- Performed web application penetration tests, identifying vulnerabilities and drafting remediation reports.
- Strengthened cybersecurity skills through Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges.
Projects
Offensive-pi
A low-cost radio transceiver for frequency interception and security testing.
Technologies: Raspberry Pi, DragonOS, PiFM, RTL-SDR
Rebel Alliance CTF
Designed and hosted CTF challenges covering various security domains on the CTFd platform.
Focus: Cryptography, Forensics, Steganography, Network Analysis, OSINT
Achievements
- Bootstrap paradox 2023 by Simats - 3rd place
- Hall of Fame recognition for Finding and Reporting a Vulnerability in Bugcrowd VDP
Social Engagements
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