Hey, It's Mahesh.
Cybersecurity Analyst
and Systems Builder.
An Electronic student building production-grade AI security tools, phishing detection systems, and embedded control platforms.
About me
Biography
Electronics & Communication Engineering student (graduating June 2026) from Nutan College, Pune — with hands-on experience in cybersecurity, VAPT, and embedded systems. Built production-grade security tools including an AI phishing detection platform (research paper submitted), an AI-guided security audit automation framework, and a Strandbeest-inspired autonomous rover. Security Analyst Intern at Guru Branding Services; freelance VAPT consultant for CodeServe Tech.
Mahesh Udaykar
Pune, India · +91 9373289840
My Services
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
- Security Automation & AI-Assisted Threat Analysis
- Embedded & Distributed Systems Development
- SOC-style Triage, Monitoring & Incident Response
Activity
Last 6 months · consistently building
Selected Work
Featured Work
Security tools, AI systems, and embedded platforms — built for real-world application.
THEO Rover — SIAER
Strandbeest-Inspired Autonomous Exploration Rover
Final-year hybrid terrain robotic system built on Theo Jansen's 12-bar linkage mechanism. Dual-layer control: Raspberry Pi 4 (orchestration, FastAPI/WebSocket dashboard) + Arduino (deterministic real-time motor control). Features Pi-CAM, ultrasonic/IR/DHT/soil/LDR sensors, and LLM-based local voice interface. Developing AI obstacle detection with OpenCV/YOLO.
Gojo
Hybrid AI Phishing Detection System
Production-grade phishing URL detection combining heuristic rule-based analysis, ensemble ML (lexical + n-gram features), and Thompson Sampling contextual bandit for adaptive real-time learning. Achieves ~99% detection accuracy on ~50,000 URL dataset with ~20ms latency. Exposed via REST API, CLI, and web interface. Research paper submitted.
Vulnara
AI-Guided Security Audit Automation Platform
Local-first, extensible security audit platform for automated validation of web apps, APIs, and software packages. Multi-module engine: static analysis (Semgrep, Bandit), dynamic testing (OWASP ZAP, Nuclei), dependency scanning (pip-audit, npm audit). AI orchestration via Ollama (Mistral, DeepSeek-Coder) for payload generation and vulnerability reasoning.
Honeypot Threat Intel
Honeypot Deployment & Threat Intelligence Analysis
Controlled honeypot environment simulating vulnerable systems to capture and analyze real-world attack traffic including brute-force attacks, reconnaissance scans, and exploitation payloads. Behavioral analysis on attacker IPs, payloads, and access patterns with centralized logging and IOC documentation for structured threat intelligence reporting.
Technical Stack
Core Skills
Tools, languages, and frameworks I use across security, systems, and AI work.
Cybersecurity
Security Tools
Programming & Scripting
Networking & Protocols
Systems & Platforms
AI & Embedded
Career
Experience
Internship, freelance security work, and technical leadership across VAPT, threat analysis, and applied engineering.
Security Analyst Intern
Guru Branding Services, Pune
- Conducted end-to-end VAPT assessments on 4+ client web applications using Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and Nikto; identified 15+ vulnerabilities including critical OWASP Top 10 flaws (SQL Injection, Broken Authentication, XSS, IDOR).
- Performed systematic network reconnaissance and service enumeration using Nmap; produced structured client-facing vulnerability reports with proof-of-concept demonstrations and prioritized remediation roadmaps.
- Monitored application and system logs for threat indicators and anomalous activity; investigated suspicious patterns and supported incident response across 3 internal security events.
- Assisted in system hardening by identifying and remediating misconfigurations across web server and application deployments, reducing exploitable attack surface.
Freelance Cybersecurity Analyst & Technical Consultant
Self-Employed (CodeServe Tech, GBS)
- Conducted independent security assessments for client web applications and systems applying structured VAPT methodology; delivered client-verified reports with actionable remediation and proof-of-concept evidence.
- Identified vulnerabilities including input validation flaws, authentication misconfigurations, and exploitation vectors across multiple client environments.
- Performed full-cycle reconnaissance, scanning, and analysis using Nmap, Burp Suite, and custom Python-based automation scripts.
Technical Lead — Codement-24 Hackathon
Institutional Hackathon
- Led technical planning and execution of a 24-hour intercollegiate hackathon with 50+ competing teams (~200 participants).
- Coordinated judging panels, problem statement design, and real-time technical support across all tracks.
Lead — Tech Talk Friday (Technical Podcast)
Institutional Podcast Initiative
- Managed end-to-end production of technical podcast covering cybersecurity, AI, and engineering topics.
- Led content planning, speaker coordination, and episode structure for a regular technical discussion series.
Process
Security Workflow
From reconnaissance to remediation — a repeatable process that keeps findings practical.
Reconnaissance
Map attack surface and service exposure using structured discovery and protocol-level analysis.
Validation
Run focused vulnerability checks and verify exploitability across web endpoints and core flows.
Reporting
Document impact, proof-of-concept details, and prioritized remediation guidance for implementation teams.
Hardening
Apply fixes, retest critical paths, and track residual risk to improve operational security posture.
Background
Education
Academic foundation supporting cybersecurity and systems-focused career goals.
Nutan College of Engineering and Research, Pune
B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering
2022 – 2026 (Expected Graduation: June 2026)
Sahakar Vidya Mandir and Jr. College, Buldhana
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
2022 · 82.17%
Sahakar Vidya Mandir, Buldhana
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
2020 · 83.80%
Credentials
Highlights
Certifications, leadership experience, and hands-on technical growth.
Certified Network Security Practitioner (CNSP)
The SecOps Group
Validated foundational and practical network security skills covering defense concepts, real-world security workflows, and network threat assessment.
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Open to Opportunities
Available for remote, hybrid, and on-site roles in security analysis, SOC, and systems engineering.
Cybersecurity · Systems Engineering · Security Automation
Security-first mindset, systems-level execution.
Final-year engineering student with practical experience in VAPT, phishing detection, automation tooling, and embedded control systems. Open for internships and full-time opportunities.
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Let's Connect
Open to internships, full-time roles, and project collaboration in security and systems.
Currently available
Open to internships, graduate roles, and freelance security or systems projects.