kartik joshi
@kartikjoshi1
I build firmware forensics tools and automate security assessments for OT/ICS environments.
What I'm looking for
I'm a Graduate Student Researcher at National Forensic Sciences University, building a standalone UEFI forensic utility for disk duplication and memory acquisition with crash-resume cloning, multi-hash verification, and GPT backup preservation.
I'm focused on computer systems security, digital forensics, and OT/ICS cybersecurity. I've also automated macOS installer deployment and pentesting workflows, conducted CVE-based privilege-escalation analysis, and developed ICS assessment workflows for compliance validation, risk-based evaluations, and Security Assurance Levels.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Graduate Student Researcher
National Forensic Sciences University
May 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 11 months)
Conducted research in cybersecurity, focusing on firmware-level vulnerability research, digital forensics, and OT/ICS security. Developed a UEFI-based forensic utility, automated macOS installer and pentesting toolkit, and an ICS auditor assessment suite.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
National Forensic Sciences University
Integrated Bachelor of Technology and Master of Technology, Cybersecurity
2021 - 2026
Pursuing an Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech in Cybersecurity, focusing on computer systems security, digital forensics, and OT/ICS cybersecurity.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
cdude1909.github.ioPortfolio
cdude1909.github.ioJob categories
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