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I am a versatile Cybersecurity Engineer and Software Developer with over 5 years of experience in secure software design, backend development, and cloud-based systems. I enjoy building scalable, security-first applications that solve real-world problems while keeping security and innovation at the forefront. I have expertise in secure coding, penetration testing, and DevSecOps practices, and I'm skilled in technologies like Python, Django, Docker, and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. I'm adaptable and thrive in dynamic environments, always eager to collaborate and learn.…I am a versatile Cybersecurity Engineer and Software Developer with over 5 years of experience in secure software design, backend development, and cloud-based systems. I enjoy building scalable, security-first applications that solve real-world problems while keeping security and innovation at the forefront. I have expertise in secure coding, penetration testing, and DevSecOps practices, and I'm skilled in technologies like Python, Django, Docker, and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. I'm adaptable and thrive in dynamic environments, always eager to collaborate and learn.

Sharanya Raghavendra Rao

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I am a versatile Cybersecurity Engineer and Software Developer with over 5 years of experience in secure software design, backend development, and cloud-based systems. I enjoy building scalable, security-first applications that solve real-world problems while keeping security and innovation at the forefront. I have expertise in secure coding, penetration testing, and DevSecOps practices, and I'm skilled in technologies like Python, Django, Docker, and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. I'm adaptable and thrive in dynamic environments, always eager to collaborate and learn.…I am a versatile Cybersecurity Engineer and Software Developer with over 5 years of experience in secure software design, backend development, and cloud-based systems. I enjoy building scalable, security-first applications that solve real-world problems while keeping security and innovation at the forefront. I have expertise in secure coding, penetration testing, and DevSecOps practices, and I'm skilled in technologies like Python, Django, Docker, and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. I'm adaptable and thrive in dynamic environments, always eager to collaborate and learn.

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I am a versatile Cybersecurity Engineer and Software Developer with over 5 years of experience in secure software design, backend development, and cloud-based systems. I enjoy building scalable, security-first applications that solve real-world problems while keeping security and innovation at the forefront.

I have expertise in secure coding, penetration testing, and DevSecOps practices, and I’m skilled in technologies like Python, Django, Docker, and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. I’m adaptable and thrive in dynamic environments, always eager to collaborate and learn.

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German

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Kannada

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Work Experience

Freelance Cybersecurity Researcher at DTSecLabs GbR

January 1, 2025 - Present

Conducts in-depth research on MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE ICS frameworks, simulating phishing attacks leveraging LLMs, and contributing to the development of CVEye™ with a focus on industrial vulnerability research and OT asset security. Explores and documents penetration testing tools and automates phishing campaigns to enhance security awareness. Researches CVE databases and summarizes critical vulnerabilities relevant to industrial environments.

Research Assistant/HiWi at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed, implemented and securely deployed multiple interactive challenge systems using Django, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Docker, and Kubernetes. Developed 150+ cybersecurity challenges for CISPA’s Advent Calendar, supporting Docker/Kubernetes deployment for 200+ annual participants. Facilitated student lab workshops and represented CISPA at science outreach events to promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

System Engineer - Backend DB Developer at Infosys Private Limited

December 31, 2021 - July 11, 2025

Contributed to an agile software project as part of the Downstream Squad. Developed, optimized and maintained Oracle PL/SQL solutions for cloud business applications, led migration from on-premise to cloud databases, and designed batch jobs using EBM UC4 Job Scheduler. Improved ETL workflows and provided Level 3 production support during critical periods. Delivered technical demos and mentored new team members.