KARTHEEK REDDY.
AI & Cybersecurity Professional. MSc Advanced Cyber Security with Distinction — specialising in penetration testing, network security, encryption, and ISO 27001 & GDPR compliance. Focused on building resilient, secure systems.
About
Building a career at the intersection of intelligence and security — where every threat is a problem worth solving.
Dedicated and detail-oriented cybersecurity graduate with a strong foundation in network security, ethical hacking, and risk assessment. Passionate about safeguarding digital assets and mitigating cyber threats across organisations of all sizes. I bring hands-on experience across freelance IT consulting, software testing, and customer-facing environments.
Experience
IT & Web Consultant
- Provided freelance IT support and maintenance to small businesses and private clients across the Highlands region.
- Diagnosed and resolved software, hardware, and network issues — minimising client downtime.
- Implemented cybersecurity measures for data protection in dental practice environments.
- Configured Microsoft SQL Server environments and upgraded local networks to Wi-Fi 7 infrastructure.
Customer Service Assistant
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences across ticketing and seating operations.
- Addressed general inquiries to enhance the overall guest experience.
- Maintained a clean, welcoming cinema environment and contributed to patron safety.
Software Tester
- Conducted functional and usability testing for mobile games ensuring smooth user experience.
- Documented bugs and performance issues with precision for developer review.
- Identified edge cases and improved gameplay stability through analytical problem-solving.
Education
Advanced Cyber Security
Computer Science
Projects
Hashkitten
A versatile, all-in-one crypto utility built with modern web technologies. Provides multi-file hashing, checksum verification, HMAC generation, and a password strength analyser — all within a secure, client-side, single-page application. The UI is fully responsive and stays performant with large files by leveraging Web Workers for background processing.
View on GitHub →Is My File Safe?
Assesses file safety by comparing against a database of known threat signatures. Provides real-time insights into file security, enabling efficient identification of potentially malicious files.
View on GitHub →Stegocrypt
Integrates encryption and steganography to secure sensitive data across various file types — ensuring data confidentiality and integrity through AES and steganographic techniques.
View on GitHub →Certifications
Cyber Security 101
Certified in Cyber Security (CC)
Advent of Cyber 2022
Pre Security
Ethical Hacking
Digital Awareness
Cyber Incident Response
Cybersecurity Essentials
Ethical Hacking Essentials
IBM Cloud Essentials
Achievements
TryHackMe Global Ranking
Ranked within the top 3% globally on TryHackMe — position ~34,530 and actively rising. Reflects strong practical skills in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and real-world threat analysis.
Immersive Labs Proficiency
Actively sharpened cybersecurity skills across digital forensics, incident response, threat intelligence, and malware analysis — staying current with the latest attack techniques and defence strategies through hands-on real-world scenarios.
Volunteering
Game Designer & Curriculum Planner
Created and planned story structures for children aged 9–12. Designed simple and complex puzzles for educational engagement. Built simple, enjoyable games using Unity and C# to foster problem-solving skills in young learners.
4 months
Children