Nitiraj V. Kulkarni

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

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

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

B.Tech

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science (Hons. in Cybersecurity)

Grade: 8.75 CGPA (Current)

Awards

Letter of Appreciation

Awarded By

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)

Awarded By

Vishwakarma University, Pune

Recognized for outstanding achievement in capstone project work during the academic year.

Gold Medal for Best Poster Presentation

Awarded By

National Mathematics Day, Vishwakarma University, Pune

Awarded for excellence in poster presentation during the National Mathematics Day event.

Certificate of Appreciation

Awarded By

Vishwakarma University, Pune

Acknowledged for effective coordination of the National Science Day event.

Certificates of Volunteering

Awarded By

Vishwakarma University, Pune

Received for active participation and contribution to World Water Day and World Health Day events.

Consolation Prize

Awarded By

Intercollege Curriculum-Driven Project Showcase

Awarded for notable project work in a competitive intercollege showcase.

#1 Dataset Publisher (by volume)

Awarded By

Academic/Research Community

Recognized as the top publisher by volume, with over 15,000+ published datasets across multiple domains.

Publications

IoT and Machine Learning Approaches for Supply Chain Optimization in Industry 4.0 Logistics

Published by

International Conference on Sustainable Innovation with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Summary

Presented on integrating IoT and ML for supply chain optimization within Industry 4.0 logistics, improving efficiency and intelligence.

An Intelligent Attendance System with Geolocation and Anomaly Detection (Utility Patent)

Published by

Patent Office

Summary

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)

Published by

Patent Office

Summary

Design Patent (No. 423830-001) for an IoT-enabled device focused on enhancing cybersecurity.

Neural Network Enhanced Predictive Maintenance System for Industrial IoT in High Vibration Environments

Published by

Copyright Office

Summary

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

Published by

Copyright Office

Summary

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

Published by

Copyright Office

Summary

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

Published by

Copyright Office

Summary

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

Published by

Copyright Office

Summary

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

Published by

Copyright Office

Summary

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

Published by

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

Summary

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

Published by

International Conference on Reverse Logistics and Circular Economy Strategies for Sustainable Development

Summary

Presented research on leveraging LoRaWAN for real-time waste level monitoring in urban reverse logistics, enhancing sustainability efforts.

Mental Health Assessment Device (Design Patent)

Published by

Patent Office

Summary

Design Patent (No. 464130-001) for a device designed for mental health assessment.

Handbook for Basics of Artificial Intelligence: Fundamentals & Concepts

Published by

Educational Handbook

Summary

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

Published by

Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics

Summary

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

Published by

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Summary

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

Published by

Technical Manual

Summary

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

Issued By

IBM Skills Network & (ISC)²

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Issued By

(ISC)² via Coursera

One-Week Faculty Development Program (FDP): Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Operational Technology

Issued By

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.

Programming & Development

Python, React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, MATLAB, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Fuzzy Logic.

Tools & Platforms

Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Wireshark, Arduino IDE.

Professional & Research

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

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

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

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

Summary

Identified and responsibly reported a critical security vulnerability on the MSRTC website, exposing confidential data.

Innovation – CheckMyReference.in: The Only Free Reference Validator

Summary

Developed an innovative platform using Fuzzy Logic, React.js, TypeScript, and Node.js to combat the surge in AI-generated fake references.