Aakash Sharma

Conducted cybersecurity awareness workshops for school students and Teachers, educating them on online safety, phishing, password security, social media risks, and digital privacy. Designed interactive sessions to simplify complex concepts and promote responsible digital behavior.

My role involves performing both manual and automated security testing on vulnerable websites, focusing on identifying and validating OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. I analyze security flaws, explore potential exploitation methods to understand their impact, and generate detailed vulnerability reports with clear findings and recommendations.

Team Lead | Live Hacking Events & Hackathon Operations I am currently working as a Team Lead, playing a key role in organizing India’s biggest live hacking event. My responsibilities begin with testing and validating hackathon lab environments, ensuring they are secure, stable, and ready for real-world hacking challenges. I also work closely with technical and non-technical teams to ensure smooth execution of live events, while coordinating with companies, schools, and colleges to enable effective collaboration and participation across all stakeholders. This role has strengthened my leadership, coordination, and technical testing skills while contributing to large-scale cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities: 1. Performed web application penetration testing and created detailed vulnerability reports with mitigation strategies. 2. Presented bug findings to internal teams, demonstrating both technical and communication skills. 3. Built custom automation scripts/tools to streamline security testing tasks. 4. Gained hands-on experience in API testing, hardware testing, and various penetration testing labs. Key Achievements: 1. Discovered critical bugs in real-world applications and contributed to their remediation. 2. Developed internal tools that improved testing speed and accuracy. 3. Received positive feedback for clear, structured reports and presentations.