Nikhil Yadav
I'm a Cybersecurity Enthusiast
About Me
I am a cybersecurity and digital forensics enthusiast with a strong foundation in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and cloud computing. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Cyber and Digital Science at MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pune (2023-2026). Passionate about cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain, I actively work on projects that integrate emerging technologies into practical security solutions.
Cybersecurity Professional & Web Developer
Dedicated to exploring the limitless possibilities of ethical hacking, AI, and digital innovation.
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Email: yadavnikhil17102004@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 8306471628
- LinkedIn: nikhil-yadav-1464bb20a
- Education: BSc in Cyber and Digital Science
- Institution: MITACSC, Pune
- Duration: 2023-2026
- Status: Currently Studying
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS, Cyber and Digital Science
MIT Arts, Commerce & Science College (MITACSC), Pune
July 2023 - July 2026
Science
Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune
2020 - 2022
Secondary Education
Shri Shiv Chattrapati Shivaji Raje Madhyamik Vidhyalaya, Morwadi Chinchwad, Pune
2019 - March 2020
Certifications
Professional Certifications
- Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) - EC Council
- Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE) - EC Council
- EF SET English Certificate - C2 Proficient (71/100)
Google Cloud Skills Boost Certifications
- Get Started with Google Workspace Tools
- Cloud Functions: 3 Ways
- Get Started with Dataplex
- The Basics of Google Cloud Compute
- Introduction to Generative AI
- Level 3: Google Cloud Adventures
- Monitoring in Google Cloud
- Cloud Speech API: 3 Ways
- Networking Fundamentals on Google Cloud
- Prompt Design in Vertex AI
- Analyze Images with the Cloud Vision API
- Develop GenAI Apps with Gemini and Streamlit
- App Engine: 3 Ways
- Get Started with Looker
- Get Started with API Gateway
- Get Started with Cloud Storage
- Get Started with Pub/Sub
Technical Skills
Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
- Penetration Testing
- Digital Forensics
- Cybercrime Investigation
Programming Languages
- Python
- C
- SQL
- PHP
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- SQL
- RDBMS
- Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Cloud & AI
- Google Cloud (Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub)
- Generative AI
- Gemini AI
- Prompt Engineering
- Virtual Machines
- API Management
Networking & Web Development
- Computer Network Management
- Web Servers
- HTML
- Looker
- Application Development
Other Skills
- Data Structures
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Speech Recognition & Synthesis
- Image Processing
Notable Projects
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Simulation
Created a simulation using the Ryu framework to analyze and understand network vulnerabilities related to DDoS attacks, informing security strategies.
Full-Fledged Game Development
Developed a comprehensive game using Unity Engine and C#, demonstrating software engineering and game mechanics proficiency.
Basic Ransomware Tool
Conducted cybersecurity experiments by exploring the functionalities of a ransomware tool to understand and mitigate vulnerabilities
Achievements
NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024
Secured 3rd place for an innovative project.
Avishkar 2024 Research Competition
Participated at the college level.
Contact Me
Feel free to reach out to me for any inquiries, collaborations, or just to say hello!
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
yadavnikhil17102004@gmail.com
Phone
+91 8306471628