:~$ whoami
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Hey There! I'm Pratinav, a Security Engineer passionate about Infrastructure Security and Detection & Response. I thrive on the challenge of defending against evasive threats within complex environments and translating threat intel and research into high-quality security controls. I'm a big proponent of FOSS and enjoy developing custom tools. In my free time, I like to play guitar and compose music!
:~$ cat career
Security @ Harvey ~ Detection & Response
Sept 2026 - PresentSecurity @ Sigma Computing ~ Detection & Response; Infra Security
Jun 2024 - Aug 2026CS Research Mentee @ Google
Sept 2023 - Dec 2023Security Intern @ Sigma Computing ~ Detection & Response
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023Cybersecurity Grad Student @ University of Maryland, College Park
Aug 2022 - May 2024Security @ Dell ~ Network Security Infrastructure
Jul 2019 - Jul 2022CS Undergrad @ Manipal University, India
Jul 2015 - Jun 2019:~$ cat side-quests
Open Source Contributions
Write-ups
I try to share and write about security stuff I learn and implement • Read my blog
Security Confs
CTFs
3rd place @ Cloud Village CTF ~ RSAC 2025
Volunteering
DEF CON 2024 (ctf dev @ Cloud Village) • BSides NoVA 2023 (Logistics) • BSides Philly 2023 (SOC)
:~$ cat projects
buzzkill
Sigma A fast CLI tool with a polished TUI for conducting security reviews on browser/IDE extensions, dev tools, and open-source packages in an enterprise context, tailored to internal standards and workflows with AI-assisted analysis.
Personal Architected a low-power home lab for running self-hosted services, conducting security research, and building personal apps and projects.
Personal A tool for analyzing Chrome extensions with minimal setup. Run YARA rules on extension source code, extract embedded URLs and code using extension IDs. Docker-based with customizable YARA rules for static analysis and reverse engineering of browser extensions.
Personal Built a USB-C DIY version of the Hak5 USB Rubber Ducky using a Raspberry Pi Pico with a 3D-printed exterior. Developed malware payloads targeting different operating systems for adversary simulation.
:~$ cat fun-stuff
I play guitar and love composing ambient, rock and metal music! I also enjoy art, photography and design :)