Nikita Pawade

About

Computer Engineering student with hands-on experience in networking, cybersecurity fundamentals, Python programming, and web technologies. Interested in building a career in cybersecurity and Blue Team operations with practical exposure to network traffic analysis and phishing awareness.

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering
  Savitribai Phule Pune University
  Computer Engineering · Aug 2023 – May 2027

Skills

• CSS
• HTML
• Python
• Java
• JavaScript
• Cybersecurity
• Debugging
• DNS
• OSPF
• IP Addressing
• OSI Model
• Documentation
• Network troubleshooting
• IDS/IPS
• Security Monitoring
• VLAN
• Firewalls
• Routing
• Scripting
• TCP/IP
• DHCP
• LAN/WAN
• Subnetting
• NAT
• ARP
• ICMP
• Phishing and Social Engineering awareness
• • SOC Fundamentals

Projects

• Phishing Awareness Training

  Developed a phishing awareness module covering phishing, social engineering, and online safety. Educated users on identifying suspicious emails, links, and common phishing indicators.

• Network Sniffer
  Python

  Developed a Python-based network sniffer for real-time packet capture and analysis. Analyzed TCP, UDP, ICMP, and DNS traffic to strengthen networking and cybersecurity skills.

Courses & certifications

• Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking with AI · Itvedant Education · 2026
• National Level Project Competition · PES’s College of Engineering, Phaltan · 2025
• Python for Data Science · NPTEL, IIT Madras · 2025
• Introduction to Cyber Security · NPTEL · 2025