$ whoami
Shivam Gupta / Taauxick
$ cat about.txt
Role: B.Tech 3rd Yr • AI/ML + Cybersecurity Enthusiast
Areas of Interest: Offensive Security • Red Teaming • OSINT • AI Research
Current Focus:
Current Achievements:
Status: [ACTIVE]
Aspiring Security Researcher | Passionate about ethical hacking, exploitation, and intelligent system design. Actively building skills via CTFs, labs, and self-driven projects.
$ ./init_portfolio.sh
Initializing interactive portfolio...
Building secure systems and developing intelligent solutions to defend against evolving threats in the digital landscape.
Enthusiastic Computer Science student specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with growing knowledge in cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science (AI & ML) while actively engaging in independent training to build strong skills in cybersecurity and related fields.
Learning & Applying in offensive security, OSINT, red teaming, and penetration testing. Proficient with modern tools and techniques used in CTFs, bug bounty hunting, and malware analysis. Solved numerous Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges and ranked in the top 2% globally on TryHackMe. Actively applying theoretical knowledge through labs, simulations, and real-world cybersecurity challenges. Passionate about securing digital infrastructure by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities with AI-powered defensive and offensive strategies.
Inderprastha Engineering College
2023–2027
Global Institute of Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking
2024–2025
Rajkiya Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, Delhi
2022–2023
Bhartiyam International School, Uttarakhand
2020–2021
Developed a platform to streamline bug bounty hunting with structured vulnerability checklists across various domains.
Automated system using n8n to aggregate real-time CVE disclosures and threat intelligence from sources like NVD and Red Hat.
Lightweight privacy extension to block online tracking scripts, cookies, and fingerprinting techniques in real time.
Cisco Networking Academy (Remote)
◦ Completed simulated cybersecurity projects focusing on incident response, network defense, and threat mitigation aligned with real-world SOC operations.
◦ Gained practical exposure to tools and processes used in enterprise-grade environments through guided labs and assessments.
◦ Developed foundational experience in CyberOps workflows, security operations center (SOC) monitoring, and security event analysis.
May 2024 – July 2024
Tata Group – Forage Virtual Experience (Remote)
◦ Completed a job simulation covering tasks such as analyzing phishing emails, identifying exposed credentials, and reviewing incident reports.
◦ Applied critical thinking to real-world security scenarios involving threat detection, risk assessment, and documentation.
◦ Delivered structured recommendations to enhance organizational cyber resilience based on threat intelligence analysis.
2025