Abhinav Patel

About Abhinav Patel

I’m a pre-final year B.Tech CSE student at UPES and currently interning at ISRO, with a focused interest in offensive cybersecurity. I specialize in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, red teaming, and love simulating real-world attacks to identify and patch critical weaknesses in systems.I hold industry-recognized certifications like the Google Cybersecurity Certificate and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), which have helped me build a solid foundation in security operations, threat modeling, and incident response.My technical toolbox includes:Tools: Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Wireshark, John the Ripper, HydraSkills: Exploit development, privilege escalation, reconnaissance, social engineeringScripting & OS: Python, Bash, PowerShell | Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Windows Projects & Experience:Keylogger (Python) – Developed a stealth keylogger for educational use in threat simulationsFile Encryption Tool – Built a custom file encryption/decryption system using cryptography modulesVulnerability Assessment of simulated network environments (VMs) using automated + manual techniquesActive participation in CTFs and cyber ranges, applying skills in live attack-defense scenariosI’m passionate about ethical hacking and aspire to become a Red Teamer or Offensive Security Analyst, helping secure critical systems by thinking like an attacker.Always up for collaboration, learning, or just a chat about cybersecurity — feel free to connect!

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Intern

   Sentienta Qualityai

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• UPES

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

• Khel Goan Public School

  School