brinesh varshan
@brineshvarshan
Cybersecurity and DevSecOps enthusiast focused on securing and automating cloud-native systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate Cybersecurity and DevSecOps practitioner with hands-on experience across Red Teaming, Blue Teaming, Cloud Security, and DevSecOps gained through internships and active platform-based learning. I have conducted penetration tests, automated cloud backup workflows, integrated Kubernetes with Vault, and built vulnerability assessment labs, contributing actionable remediation and improved operational resilience.
I have been recognized as a Pentathon’25 Finalist, ranked in the Top 4% on TryHackMe, and solved 150+ picoCTF challenges, reflecting strong problem-solving and technical proficiency. I seek to apply my skills to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems while continuing to grow in cloud-native security and automation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Penetration Testing Intern
Zoho Corporation
May 2025 - Jun 2025 (1 month)
Performed vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on Zoho's internal SITE24x7 monitoring tool, uncovering authentication and input validation flaws and providing remediation recommendations to improve platform resilience.
DevOps Intern
Take My Ticktes
Feb 2025 - Apr 2025 (2 months)
Automated PostgreSQL and MongoDB backup/restore to Azure Blob Storage, integrated Kubernetes Secrets with HashiCorp Vault, and deployed Kubernetes manifests to improve reliability and secure secret management.
Network Intern
Dev Solutions
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024 (1 month)
Performed OS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, used Wireshark for network traffic analysis, and conducted hardware repairs and upgrades to maintain system performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering
Grade: CGPA: 8.143
Activities and societies: Projects in cloud networking, secure chatbot, backup automation; participation in cybersecurity competitions (Pentathon’25, KCG Hackathon) and platforms (TryHackMe, picoCTF).
Pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering with coursework and projects focused on cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps; expected graduation in 2026.
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