Soham Vaidya
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SUMMARY PROFILE
Passionate security researcher dedicated to advancing global system security with a keen eye for finding bugs and
vulnerabilities in systems. Proficient in Networking, manual techniques used in Penetration Testing, Networking,
Cryptography and autonomous system security. Actively engaged in exploring innovative technologies and
uncovering vulnerabilities through Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions and ongoing research.
SKILLS
• Penetration Testing: Web Applications, Mobile Applications, Network, Red Teaming
• Networking: ROS2, CAN protocol, IPv6, WLAN Security, Wireshark, Nmap, cURL, netcat, tcpdump, snort,
zeek, IDS/IPS
• Security Tools: Metasploit, SANS SIFT, BurpSuite, Acunetix, Nessus, Kali Linux
• Cloud Security: AWS Security
• Autonomous System Simulators: Webots and Gazebo
• Programming Languages: Python, C, C++, Java, Bash/Shell Scripting
• Miscellaneous: Docker Container, Microsoft Office Suite, LaTeX
EDUCATION
Nanyang Technological University Singapore August 2024 – Present Day
Master of Science in Cyber Security – CGPA – 4.38/5.00
MIT-World Peace University Pune, India July 2019 - July 2023
B.Tech Electronics and Communication - GPA: 9.15/10.00
Research Paper
• Presented a Research Paper titled “An Approach to Automate Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
for Start-ups” at the 2nd Annual ICMM at Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar in January 2023.
• Presented a Research Paper titled “IOT for Lightweight Devices: An Overview” at the 4 th Annual Internation
Research Conference (AIRC) hosted by Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow in January 2025.
Certifications
• Certified AppSec Practitioner – February 2, 2024
• Certified Ethical Hacker (Master/ Practical) – May 24, 2024
• Certified Network Penetration Tester – July 20, 2024
• CRTA (by CWL) – Scheduled for March 2025
Work Experience
SecurityHQ India Pune, Maharashtra
Offensive Security Associate 8 January 2024 – 5 July 2024
• Assisted with Red Teaming exercises and conducted comprehensive penetration tests on diverse systems,
networks, and applications, identifying critical vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations to
enhance security posture.
• Spearheaded a targeted phishing campaign, evaluating the effectiveness of firewall configurations and employee
awareness, resulting in a 30% improvement in security training outcomes.
• Executed detailed digital footprinting on client domains, uncovering potential threats and vulnerabilities, which
informed proactive risk management strategies.
Arista Networks India Private Limited Pune, Maharashtra
Software Test Engineer Intern 16 January 2023 – 14 July 2023
• Collaborated on high-impact client projects involving Linux servers, switches, and access points, contributing to
enhanced product reliability and performance.
• Conducted rigorous testing across multiple security layers, including WIPS, firewalls, and authentication
methods, leading to the identification and remediation of several critical vulnerabilities.
• Documented and reported findings effectively, facilitating communication between engineering and security
teams to drive improvements in product security features.
Hack-X Security Pune, Maharashtra
Cybersecurity Intern 14 March 2022 – 15 June 2022
• Identified and analyzed a wide range of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF), contributing to the
development of effective mitigation strategies that enhanced overall web security.
• Played a key role in client projects, gaining hands-on experience in web application and Android vulnerability
assessment and penetration testing (VAPT).
• Developed automated testing scripts using Bash and Python (Selenium), streamlining the vulnerability
assessment process and increasing efficiency by 40%.
Personal Achievements
• Top Bug Finder: Discovered 32 vulnerabilities during my internship at Arista Networks, ranking as the highest among
all interns.
• Internship Excellence: Selected as one of the top 20 out of 150 interns at DevTown.
• Academic Distinction: Honored by the Director of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow for achieving top
marks in 10th and 12th board examinations (2017 & 2019).
• Sports Champion: Secured over 10 trophies in various local sports, including Chess, Football, Swimming, Snooker,
Table Tennis, Squash, Marathon, and Powerlifting.
