AI & Cybersecurity Innovator | Researcher | Ethical Hacker
Pune, IN.
About
A highly driven B.Tech (Hons. in Cybersecurity) student with a robust background in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Nitiraj V. Kulkarni leverages expertise in network security, ethical hacking, and AI-driven problem-solving to protect critical systems. Proven ability to conduct vulnerability assessments, develop innovative security solutions, and contribute to cutting-edge research, seeking to apply advanced technical skills in challenging internship opportunities within the cybersecurity and AI fields.
Work
Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd.
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Cybersecurity Associate
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Prospective role focused on fortifying pharmaceutical IT infrastructure through advanced cybersecurity measures and threat analysis.
Highlights
Expected to conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to secure critical pharmaceutical IT infrastructure.
Anticipated to analyze sophisticated cyber threats, safeguarding vital biomedical research and production systems from potential breaches.
Will support IT audits, privilege access reviews, and patch management across sensitive departments to ensure robust security posture and compliance.
Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS)
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Research Intern
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Developed and deployed innovative IoT and AI/ML solutions for environmental protection and anomaly detection in a research setting.
Highlights
Developed an IoT + AI/ML Smart Tree Guard System, successfully preventing illegal Sandalwood tree cutting through real-time monitoring and alert mechanisms.
Trained advanced anomaly detection models to accurately differentiate human activity from environmental noise, significantly reducing false alerts.
Conducted rigorous simulation testing and prototype deployment in collaboration with CWPRS experts, validating system efficacy and readiness for practical application.
Education
Vishwakarma University
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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B.TechArtificial Intelligence & Data Science (Hons. in Cybersecurity)Grade: 8.75 CGPA (Current)
Awards
Letter of Appreciation
Director General (IT), Maharashtra State Road Transport Commission
Received for identifying and responsibly reporting a critical security vulnerability, preventing large-scale data exposure.
Best Capstone Project Award (AY 2023–2024)
Vishwakarma University, Pune
Recognized for outstanding achievement in capstone project work during the academic year.
Gold Medal for Best Poster Presentation
National Mathematics Day, Vishwakarma University, Pune
Awarded for excellence in poster presentation during the National Mathematics Day event.
Certificate of Appreciation
Vishwakarma University, Pune
Acknowledged for effective coordination of the National Science Day event.
Certificates of Volunteering
Vishwakarma University, Pune
Received for active participation and contribution to World Water Day and World Health Day events.
Consolation Prize
Intercollege Curriculum-Driven Project Showcase
Awarded for notable project work in a competitive intercollege showcase.
#1 Dataset Publisher (by volume)
Academic/Research Community
Recognized as the top publisher by volume, with over 15,000+ published datasets across multiple domains.
Publications
Neural Network Enhanced Predictive Maintenance System for Industrial IoT in High Vibration Environments
Copyright Office
Copyright (Diary No. LD-17150/2025-CO) for a system enhancing predictive maintenance in industrial IoT using neural networks.
Deep Neural Network Optimized Holographic Data Storage Mechanism in Exascale Data Centers
Copyright Office
Copyright (Diary No. 14403/2025-CO/L) for an optimized holographic data storage mechanism using deep neural networks for exascale data centers.
Smart Notification and Safety Alert System for Two-Wheelers Using IoT and Bluetooth Integration
Copyright Office
Copyright (Diary No. LD-22929/2025-CO) for an IoT and Bluetooth integrated smart notification and safety alert system for two-wheelers.
Quantum-Enhanced Neural Architectures for Modeling Synaptic Plasticity in Artificial Intelligence Systems
Copyright Office
Copyright (Diary No. 12201/2025-CO/L) for quantum-enhanced neural architectures for AI synaptic plasticity modeling.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Detection Using Self-Supervised Learning on Limited Labelled Datasets
Copyright Office
Copyright (Diary No. 2522/2025-CO/L) for a self-supervised learning approach to diabetic foot ulcer detection with limited data.
Real-Time Visualization Framework for Evaluating NEP Awareness and Implementation in Higher Education
Copyright Office
Copyright (Diary No. LD-2452/2025-CO) for a real-time visualization framework for evaluating National Education Policy (NEP) awareness and implementation.
Thermal and solutal performance analysis featuring fully developed chemically reacting micro-rotational convective flow in an open-ended vertical channel
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Contributed to the analysis of thermal and solutal performance in chemically reacting micro-rotational convective flow, enhancing understanding of heat transfer mechanisms.
Real-Time Waste Level Monitoring via LoRaWAN in Urban Reverse Logistics
International Conference on Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy Strategies for Sustainable Development
Presented research on leveraging LoRaWAN for real-time waste level monitoring in urban reverse logistics, enhancing sustainability efforts.
IoT and Machine Learning Approaches for Supply Chain Optimization in Industry 4.0 Logistics
International Conference on Sustainable Innovation with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Presented on integrating IoT and ML for supply chain optimization within Industry 4.0 logistics, improving efficiency and intelligence.
Mental Health Assessment Device (Design Patent)
Patent Office
Design Patent (No. 464130-001) for a device designed for mental health assessment.
An Intelligent Attendance System with Geolocation and Anomaly Detection (Utility Patent)
Patent Office
Utility Patent (No. 202521023180) for a secure AI-powered attendance system with GPS and multi-factor authentication to prevent tampering and improve administrative efficiency.
IoT Enabled Cybersecurity Device (Design Patent)
Patent Office
Design Patent (No. 423830-001) for an IoT-enabled device focused on enhancing cybersecurity.
Handbook for Basics of Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals & Concepts
Educational Handbook
Co-authored an essential guide to AI fundamentals, algorithms, and practical applications for students and professionals.
Effects of exponentially stretching sheet for MHD Williamson nanofluid with chemical reaction and thermal radiative
Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics
Co-authored research on the thermal and chemical reaction effects on nanofluid flow under magnetic influence, contributing to advanced fluid dynamics understanding.
Thermoelectric energy harvesting from geothermal micro-seepage
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Co-authored study on the sustainability and feasibility of low-grade heat utilization for thermoelectric systems in geothermal micro-seepages.
Engineering With MATLAB: A Hands-on Introduction
Technical Manual
Co-authored a comprehensive guide to MATLAB programming for engineering applications, ranked Top 10 in Japan and USA Stores.
Certificates
IBM & (ISC)² Cybersecurity Specialist – Professional Certificate
IBM Skills Network & (ISC)²
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
(ISC)² via Coursera
One-Week Faculty Development Program (FDP): Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Operational Technology
Vishwakarma Institute of Technology
Skills
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, Threat Detection, IoT Security, AI in Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection, Prompt Injection, Multimodal Safety Analysis, Red Teaming.
Technical Research & Report Writing, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Agile Methodology, Communication Skills, Simulation Testing.
Projects
Invention – Intelligent Attendance System with Anomaly Detection
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Summary
Designed a secure AI-powered attendance system with GPS-based geolocation and multi-factor authentication to prevent tampering.
Safety Evaluation – Google's Gemini Nano Banana Image Model Can Be Jailbroken to Generate Obscene Images
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Summary
Conducted AI security research focusing on prompt injection and multimodal safety analysis of Google's Gemini image-generation model.
Safety Evaluation – Large-Scale Evaluation of Multimodal Safety Failures in Grok Under Adversarial Prompting
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Summary
Performed a large-scale adversarial evaluation of Grok's multimodal AI system to identify safety and moderation failures under realistic user and red-team prompting conditions.
Vulnerability – Data Leak at Maharashtra State Road Transport Commission
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Summary
Identified and responsibly reported a critical security vulnerability on the MSRTC website, exposing confidential data.
Innovation – CheckMyReference.in: The Only Free Reference Validator
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Summary
Developed an innovative platform using Fuzzy Logic, React.js, TypeScript, and Node.js to combat the surge in AI-generated fake references.