Hi! I'm Akash, a software engineer with a passion for developing innovative applications and enhancing cybersecurity. I thrive on challenges and constantly seek to learn and improve my skills in technology and coding.

Akash Balaji

Hi! I'm Akash, a software engineer with a passion for developing innovative applications and enhancing cybersecurity. I thrive on challenges and constantly seek to learn and improve my skills in technology and coding.

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Hi! I’m Akash, a software engineer with a passion for developing innovative applications and enhancing cybersecurity. I thrive on challenges and constantly seek to learn and improve my skills in technology and coding.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
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Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Cybersecurity Lead at Google Developer Groups (GDG) - SIMATS
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Leading cybersecurity initiatives, workshops, and mentorship programs to foster a security-focused community within the university.

Education

B.E. Computer Science and Engineering at SIMATS Engineering
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026
B.E. Computer Science and Engineering at SIMATS Engineering
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Ethical Hacker v13 (CEH)
May 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Certified in Cybersecurity
October 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Generative AI Professional
July 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Certified Ethical Hacker v13 (CEH)
May 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Certified in Cybersecurity
October 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Generative AI Professional
July 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Education, Software & Internet
    paper Ingrify- Ingredients Insights & Personalized Allergen Alerts

    Tools: Kotlin with XML (Android Studio), Python (Flask), Gemini API, Retrofit, Git
    [– Designed and Developed a scalable Android app that captures ingredient photos and extracts text, with a Flask
    backend integrated with Gemini API; cut API response times from 60 seconds to 10–20 seconds while delivering
    ingredient insights and personalized allergen alerts for consumer safety