Deven Sharma
About Me
I am Deven Sharma, an aspiring cybersecurity professional born and raised in Delhi, India. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at K.R. Mangalam University (2021-2025), I am passionate about penetration testing and ethical hacking.
With a strong technical foundation in Python, Bash, PowerShell, SQL, and networking concepts, I have hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Hydra, and Burp Suite. My ability to analyze security vulnerabilities, assess risks, and implement security measures enables me to contribute effectively to cybersecurity initiatives.
Location
New Delhi
About Me
Resume
Short-term Goals: Gain hands-on experience in penetration testing and ethical hacking through CTF challenges and personal projects, obtain industry-recognized certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or PNPT, and build a strong foundation in exploit development, web application security, and network security. Additionally, contribute to bug bounty programs and security research to gain practical exposure, and secure an internship or entry-level role in cybersecurity as a penetration tester or security analyst to kickstart my professional journey.
Long-term Goals: Establish myself as a professional penetration tester or red team specialist in a reputed cybersecurity firm, earning advanced certifications such as OSCP or CISSP while deepening my expertise in advanced threat hunting, exploit development, and malware analysis. I also aim to contribute to open-source cybersecurity projects, mentor aspiring professionals in the field, and eventually take on leadership roles, such as Senior Penetration Tester or Cybersecurity Consultant, working towards building robust security infrastructures for organizations globally.
Leadership and Work Experience
Leadership and Work Experience
1) Home Lab Setup
Configured a virtualized cybersecurity lab using VirtualBox with Kali linux, Metasploit
2) Vulnerability Assessment
Conducted a security audit on a personal network using Nmap and Wireshark to identify potential vulnerabilities
Career Objective
Aspiring cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and vulnerability assessment. Passionate about identifying and mitigating security threats to safeguard digital assets. Proficient in various cybersecurity tools, networking protocols, and scripting languages. Adept at problem-solving and time management, with a continuous learning mindset. Seeking opportunities to apply my technical skills and analytical abilities to contribute to the security landscape as a Penetration Tester while growing within the field of cybersecurity.
CERTIFICATION
-Machine Learning Onramp
-March,2024
Learned the basics of practical machine learning for classification problems in MATLAB.
-Udemy Ethical Hacking
-July,2024
Learn Ethical Hacking From Scratch
–Cyber Security Course (DICC Institute)
-Sep,2024-Current
comprehensive training in the field of cybersecurity
