Hi, I am Chinmay Patil

Cybersecurity | Linux | Computer Engineer

About Me

Cybersecurity enthusiast with a background in Computer Engineering and Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems and Security (DITISS). Driven by a strong passion for learning and problem-solving, with a focus on continuously expanding knowledge across security domains. Eager to explore new technologies and build practical expertise through hands-on projects and real-world application of cybersecurity principles.

Education

PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security Feb 2025 - Aug 2025

Sunbeam Institute of Information Technology, Pune

CDAC's ACTS

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering Jan 2021 - July 2024

A. P. Shah Institute of Technology, Thane

University of Mumbai

Experience

Cybersecurity Intern Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

Tutelr

Projects

SecuLab – Deployment of a Secure and Monitored Infrastructure

Using Virtualization July 2025 - Aug 2025


• Implemented a basic enterprise-style network infrastructure using VMware, consisting of layered architecture with DMZ and internal LAN. Configured essential servers including Web, Mail, DNS, DHCP, Database, and File Server using Debian and Rocky Linux.

• Integrated Nagios XI for service monitoring and alerting via email. SSL certificates were generated using XCA to enable secure communication between services. Included Snort-based IDS and FortiGate firewall (evaluation VM) to demonstrate traffic inspection, port forwarding, and policy-based access control.

GitHub

Security Lab - Self-Hosted Security Lab with Kali Linux, Docker,

and AWS Sept 2024


• Developed a personal cybersecurity lab using Kali Linux on repurposed hardware for hands-on practice in vulnerability assessment, and digital forensics.

• Deployed a Docker based Capture the Flag (CTF) environment on AWS EC2, configured with Nginx proxy manager, and hosted on a custom personal domain, enhancing cloud security and DevOps expertise.

DeFinance – Decentralised Lending and Borrowing of Digital

Assets June 2023 - Apr 2024


• Led a team of 4 in a research-driven project to develop a decentralized platform using blockchain technology, focusing on secure digital asset transactions.

• Authored and documented a detailed research paper outlining the platform's architecture, identified challenges, and proposed solutions.

• Research paper published in IEEE. Check it out:

IEEE Paper

GitHub

Skills

Programming

Python

SQL

Bash

Basic Source Code Review

 Cybersecurity 

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Honeypot

Digital Forensics

Security Mindset

  CyberSec Tools  

Splunk

Metasploit

Wireshark

Snort

Nagios

Nessus

Infra & Networking

TCP/IP

VPN

Firewall

DNS Filtering (NxtDNS)

Docker

VMware

VirtualBox

Linux (RHEL)

Windows Server