Kanishka Sahoo
Cybersecurity Engineer & Developer
Final year Computer Science student at PES University (2026)
About Me
Hi, I'm Kanishka. I'm in my final year of Computer Science and really enjoy learning about cybersecurity. Over the past few years, I've worked on projects and classes that taught me a lot about software, algorithms, and how systems work. I'm especially interested in how to make things more secure and fix problems as they come up.
I've picked up a mix of skills from my classes and side projects, especially where software and security overlap. I like figuring out how things work, spotting problems, and trying out ways to make systems safer.
I'm looking forward to using what I've learned in a real-world cybersecurity job.
Background
Experience
Research Intern, Security Operations Center
ISFCR, PES University
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025
- Performed various email-based attacks against a Postfix server
- Used Wazuh to detect and capture logs produced by the email server during attacks as well as normal use
- Created a Dockerized lab setup for repeatability and portability
Research Intern, Digital Forensics and Incident Response
ISFCR, PES University
Jun 2024 - Jul 2024
- Performed forensic analysis on Google Drive when installed on Windows
- Analyzed the user artefacts left behind during usage and even after uninstall
- Prepared a playbook/guideline to collect this information
Education
B.Tech in CSE
PES University
2026
GPA: 8.57/10.0 | Specialization in Cybersecurity and Connected Systems
Skills
Technical Skills - Cybersecurity Focus
- ▸Network Security
- ▸Cryptography
- ▸Information Security
- ▸SIEM & SOAR
- ▸Digital Forensics
- ▸Python, Go, JavaScript (React, Node.js)
- ▸Docker & Kubernetes
Development & Other Skills
- ▸JavaScript (React, Node.js)
- ▸Python (Django, Flask)
- ▸SQL & NoSQL
- ▸Cloud (AWS, Azure)
- ▸CI/CD Pipelines
- ▸Machine Learning Basics
- ▸Linux/Unix Systems
Get in Touch
I'm actively seeking internship and full-time opportunities. I'd love to discuss how my skills and passion for cybersecurity can benefit your team.