> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://officerwasu.gitbook.io/officerwasu-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://officerwasu.gitbook.io/officerwasu-docs/about-me.md).

# About me

Hello, I am Vedant aka officerwasu a cybersecurity practitioner, Red Teamer and a curious human being. 

Outside of formal pentesting, you’ll usually find me breaking machines on **HackTheBox** and **Proving Grounds**, building custom red team utilities, or running my **YouTube channel**.

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### **Technical Toolkit**

| Category               | Skills & Tools                                                                                                                             |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Offensive Security** | Active Directory Exploitation (Kerberoasting, DCSync, ACL/GPO Abuse), Web & Network VAPT (OWASP Top 10)\[cite: 1], C2 Management\[cite: 1] |
| **Security Tools**     | Burp Suite, Impacket, BloodHound, Certipy, NetExec, Ligolo-ng, Sliver C2, Mythic, Hashcat, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark                     |
| **Programming**        | Python, C, Bash, HTML/CSS/JavaScript                                                                                                       |
| **Environments**       | Linux (Kali, Arch, Ubuntu), Windows Server / Active Directory, macOS                                                                       |

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### **Projects & Open Source Work**

#### Custom AD Utilities & Post-Exploitation

* **Jenkins Rev & Adduserstogroup**: Standalone post-exploitation Python scripts targeting Active Directory environments to automate domain group escalation and credential extraction.
* **Open Source AD Tools**: Active contributor to collaborative community repos delivering AD enumeration and exploitation utilities.

#### Low-Level Network Tooling

* Built lightweight security tools from scratch in **Python and C**, including port scanners, ARP spoofers, packet sniffers, and MAC address changers to analyze traffic and bypass security controls.

#### Enterprise AD Homelab

* Architected a multi-VM Active Directory lab featuring Windows Domain Controllers, vulnerable target machines, and C2 channels to simulate real-world APT tactics and threat groups.

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### **Experience**

#### **Elevate Labs** | *Cyber Security Intern* (Remote)

*Jul 2025 – Sep 2025*

* Awarded **Best Performer** for technical execution in vulnerability assessments.
* Engineered a custom Python-based OWASP Top 10 web vulnerability scanner to speed up initial reconnaissance.
* Executed web penetration tests and authored detailed remediation reports with proof-of-concept exploits.

#### **CyberxChange** | *Penetration Testing Intern* (Remote)

*May 2025 – Jul 2025*

* Discovered critical web vulnerabilities (XSS, SQLi, Auth Bypass) across client web applications.
* Co-developed an AI-assisted reporting pipeline that cut administrative report generation time down significantly.

#### **Mas Callnet** | *Data & Operations Analyst* (On-site)

*Jul 2024 – Sep 2024*

* Audited operational and system logs to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

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### **Certifications & Education**

#### Certifications

* **Offensive Security**: OSCP & OSCP+
* **Red Team & Cloud**: CRTOM (Certified Red Team Operations Management), Azure Penetration Testing (Altered Security)
* **Core Security**: CEH v13, Google Cybersecurity Certificate
* **In Progress**: ARTOC (Advanced Red Team Operations)

#### Education

* **M.Sc. in Information Security (MSCIS)** — IGNOU *(2026 – 2028)*
* **Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)** — CCSU *(2021 – 2024)*

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[Email](mailto:vedant.adhikari@protonmail.com) for connecting.