Hi, I'm Akshitha 👋

Cybersecurity Aspirant. I love protecting systems and industries.

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About

I’m Akshitha Priyadarshini Murugan, currently pursuing my Master’s in Cybersecurity at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois. I am in my third semester and maintaining a good GPA. Over the past year, during my higher studies, I have explored various tools and participated in multiple security events and conferences.

Work Experience

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Ford Motor Pvt Ltd

January 2024 - April 2024
Software Developer Intern

Education

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Master of Science - Cybersecurity
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Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science & Business Systems
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High School
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Primary School

Skills

Python
Bash
SQL
Active Directory
GCP
Security Tools
Splunk
Nmap
Metasploit
Nessus
Cryptography
OpenSSL
ISO 27001
OWASP Top 10
SIEM
Docker
Wireshark
Microsoft suite
Google Suite
Git
Public-key Cryptograph
Network Security
Pentesting
Encryption Protocols
Firewall
IDP & IPS
Governance & Regulation
Leadership
Communication
Collaboration
Presentation
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects. Here are a few of my favorites.

AI-Driven Multi-Agent E-Commerce Platform

A comparative study of four AI-assisted multi-agent orchestration workflows, AutoGen Predefined, AutoGen Round Robin, LangChain Nested Sequential, and LangChain Round Robin: used to design, build, test, and document an Electric Appliances E-Commerce Platform. Includes full notebooks, artifacts, and reproducible environment setup.

Replicate API
Open API
Ollama
Python Notebook
Virtual Environments

Cryptographic MAC Implementation & Forgery Attack Simulation

This project presents a comprehensive demonstration of how insecure Message Authentication Code (MAC) constructions can be exploited through chosen-message forgery attacks.

Python
HTML5
CSS3
Windows/Linux
Hashlib

RSA Sign Then Encrypt Interactive Demonstration

The demonstration follows a practical scenario where Bob signs a message with his private key, encrypts the signature under Alice's public key, and Alice decrypts and verifies the signature using Bob's public key.

Python
RSA
Cryptography

Abnormal behavior detection using YOLO

The Proposed system combines state-of-the-art object detection with deep learning to Comprehensively analyze and detect human behavior in various visual contexts. The system's core components are YOLO v8, an advanced object detection model, and a custom Conv2D network specifically designed for behavior analysis.

Python 3.x
YOLOv8
TensorFlow
OpenCV
Tkinter
WandB
Roboflow
Kaggle
Certifications

Professional Development

Passionate about continuous learning, I've enthusiastically pursued professional certifications to deepen my expertise and stay updated with the latest technologies. Each certificate represents my commitment to excellence and mastery in my field.

Events & Member

I enjoy networking and learning new things

Currently a member of professional organizations, active communities and participate in 5+ events, I enjoy networking and expanding my professional growth. I participate in hackathons to collaborate with passionate individuals worldwide, learn new skills, and drive innovative solutions.

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    ISSA - Information Security Student Association

    Chicago, Illinois

    I participate and volunteer for every chapter meeting that happens on every month 2nd week. I get insights on real time risk and mitigation from the professioanls.
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    Women in Cybersecurity

    Chicago, Illinois

    Im a member and part of event community at my University, I use this platform for my professional development and task managing skills.
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    HackwithChicago 2.0

    Chicago, Illinois

    Participated in HackWithChicago 2.0, developing secure AI healthcare solutions with real-time data, UI/UX design, and intelligent patient prioritization at Microsoft.
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    Evergreen Climate Innovations – Co Invest Climate

    Chicago, Illinois

    Coordinated Evergreen Climate Innovations’ Co-Invest Climate event, managing logistics, participant engagement, and operations to support climate-focused innovation and collaboration initiatives.
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    RMK Engineering College - Symposium

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

    Hosted and coordinated symposium sessions, engaging attendees, managing event flow, and ensuring seamless execution of talks, workshops, and panel discussions.
Contact

Get in Touch

Got an interesting opportunity or just want to chat? Contact me on mail. And this is my resume. Always open to exciting projects and collaborations!