Ashish Anil Sikaria

+91 7542093101ashishanilsikaria@gmail.com
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Education

Vellore Institute of TechnologyVellore, Tamil Nadu
BTech in Computer Science, specializing in Information SecurityMay 2027

Experience

Senior Tech CoreApril 2024 - Present
Computer Society of India - VIT Student ChapterEvent Management, Cybersecurity Automation with Python
  • Orchestrated logistics for Laser Tag event with 1000+ participants, ensuring smooth operation
  • Developed technical debugging challenges in Python for ForkThis workshop and competition
  • Configured a reverse proxy for the Plane project management tool’s Docker-based environment and implemented SSL certificates for its subdomain
Research Core Committee MemberApril 2024 - Present
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - VIT CHAPTERData Obfuscation, Digital Forensics
  • Facilitated 3-day campus-wide Cryptic Hunt with 800+ contestants
  • Designed and implemented technical questions for the hybrid treasure hunt event
  • Generated technical content for research initiatives and events

Projects

CTOP | TypeScript, HTML/CSSMarch 2025 - Present
  • Developed a browser extension to enhance college website functionality and user experience
  • Overcame challenges in extracting data from cluttered codebase to implement features
  • Implemented design improvements and navigation enhancements for better accessibility

Accomplishments

Security Enthusiast2022 - Present
TryHackMeOnline
  • Ranked in top 4% globally with 9 badges earned and 58 rooms completed
  • Mastered penetration testing techniques in network security and digital forensics
  • Executed hands-on security assessments in controlled virtual environments
CTF Participant2022 - Present
picoCTFOnline
  • Solved 65 challenges (41 Easy, 24 Medium) in cryptography, web exploitation, forensics, and reverse engineering
  • Analyzed and executed various attack vectors to identify vulnerabilities in CTF challenges

Certifications

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Generative AI ProfessionalAugust 2025
  • Built and deployed Generative AI models on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure using Data Science, Vector Databases, and AI Services
  • Applied prompt engineering, model evaluation, and Responsible AI practices for enterprise-ready solutions
  • Integrated cloud-native AI APIs into applications for text generation, summarization, and classification tasks
Practical Ethical Hacking - The Complete CourseTCM Security
  • Mastered ethical hacking methodologies including reconnaissance, exploitation, and post-exploitation
  • Conducted real-world attack simulations covering reconnaissance, vulnerability discovery, and controlled exploitation
International Award for Young People - Bronze Level
  • Completed community service, skill development, and physical recreation requirements
  • Engaged in educational and environmental awareness initiatives

Technical Skills

  • Languages:Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, C/C++, Java
  • Frameworks:React, Express, Next.js
  • Other Skills:Git, Docker, GitHub Actions, Bash Scripting, Linux, Penetration Testing, Networking, Homelab Setup
  • Cybersecurity Tools:Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Dirbuster, John the Ripper, Hydra, Metasploit, OWASP ZAP