Targeting Tech Consulting & Security Roles

Hi, I'm Kaustubh
Research Engineer_

I build the foundational infrastructure for diverse applied research projects. From engineering robust cloud data pipelines for computer vision to simulating cyber attacks on ICS/SCADA systems for AI research. I am leveraging this versatile, end-to-end engineering background to transition into Cyber Security and Technical Consulting roles.

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Cloud & DevOps

CI/CD & Pipelines

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Cyber Security

Attack Simulation

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Applied Research

AI & Tech Innovation

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CEH
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KC
M.Sc.

Cyber Security

2022

Year Graduated (UK)

100%

End-to-End Ownership

AI + Sec

Cross-Domain Focus

01 — About Me

Engineering the Future of Security

My journey into technology started with a deep fascination for ethical hacking during my B.Tech in cyber security. I brought this passion to the UK, completing an M.Sc. in Cyber Security at Queen's University Belfast, where I specialized in secure web applications, network security, and cloud defense.

I currently work as an Engineer at Momentum One Zero, a major global innovation center based in belfast. My role is incredibly diverse. While I handle the critical security and infrastructure for a research network, the bulk of my time is spent collaborating with external companies on bleeding-edge research projects.

For instance, I architected the cloud environment, data pipelines, and CI/CD workflows for a major computer vision project. On another front, I led cyber-attack simulations against ICS/SCADA domains, providing vital attack data to researchers building AI-driven security models.

Looking ahead, I am eager to channel this wide-ranging technical expertise into consulting roles, leveraging my end-to-end engineering knowledge to help organizations secure and innovate their enterprise environments.

focus Security, AI & Technical Consulting
current Engineer at Momentum One Zero, Belfast

Core Competencies

Cloud, CI/CD & Data Pipelines
Cyber Security & Penetration Testing
AI Research Support & Infrastructure
AppSec & Web Defense
☁️ AWS / Cloud
🔄 CI/CD Pipelines
🛡️ Cyber Attacks
🏭 ICS/SCADA
🌐 Web Security
🐍 Python
🔌 Modbus/Profinet
🖥️ IT Infrastructure

02 — What I Do

Areas of Expertise

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Cloud & Data Pipelines

Architecting end-to-end cloud environments for complex research initiatives. Experience building robust data pipelines, CI/CD workflows, and managing critical project infrastructure for computer vision and AI teams.

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Security Consulting & Attack Simulation

Bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical security. Simulating real-world cyber attacks on enterprise and ICS/SCADA systems to generate actionable data for AI security models.

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Infrastructure Management

Managing large-scale enterprise environments, including the security and operation of an entire 46-server network, 10 server racks, firewalls, and diverse network switches.

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Application Security

Strong academic and practical background in designing secure web applications. Equipped with the end-to-end engineering knowledge required to secure modern digital architectures.

03 — Experience

My Journey

Engineer

Momentum One Zero, Belfast

Present

Collaborating with external companies on diverse applied research projects. Key responsibilities span from managing CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments for computer vision projects to simulating cyber attacks on ICS/SCADA domains. Additionally, I manage the security and maintenance of the department's sprawling 46-server research network.

Cloud EngineeringCyber SecurityApplied Research

IT Security Engineer

Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT), Belfast

Gained invaluable hands-on experience tackling real-world cyber security challenges, monitoring threats, and securing complex information systems.

Security OperationsThreat Mitigation

M.Sc. Cyber Security

Queen's University Belfast, UK

Specialized in network, cloud, and data security. My capstone project involved engineering a highly secure web application demonstrating robust defense against common vulnerabilities.

Cloud SecurityWeb Defense

B.Tech Computer Science (Cyber Security)

Sandip University, Nashik

2018 — 2022

Laid the technical groundwork in Python, web development, databases, and machine learning, with a concentrated focus on ethical hacking and penetration testing.

Ethical HackingCS Fundamentals

04 — Key Projects

Selected Work

Cloud & Data Engineering

Computer Vision Cloud Infrastructure

Architected and maintained the complete cloud environment for a major computer vision research project with an external company. Responsibilities included establishing robust data pipelines, implementing CI/CD workflows, and ensuring the reliability of critical project infrastructure.

CloudData PipelinesCI/CDComputer Vision
Security Research

ICS/SCADA Attack Simulation

Performed targeted cyber attacks on industrial infrastructure environments (including Siemens PLCs via Modbus/Profinet protocols) to generate, collect, and provide vital attack datasets to researchers developing AI-driven security models.

Attack SimulationICS/SCADAAI Datasets
Web Security

Secure Web Application

Developed a secure web application emphasizing strict security controls, data protection, and mitigation of common vulnerabilities.

Web DevAppSec
Infrastructure

Research Network Security

Managed the day-to-day security and operations of a 10-rack, 46-server research network, deploying firewalls and managing 20+ switches.

FirewallsNetworking

05 — Certifications

Professional Credentials

CompTIA Network+

Issued May 2025 · Expires May 2028

Certified Ethical Hacker

EC-Council · Nov 2020

Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft · Dec 2023

CompTIA Security+

Issued Jul 2020

NSE 1 Network Security

Fortinet · Sep 2021

PentesterLab Badges

Essential, Android, PCAP · 2022

06 — Contact

Let's Connect

Ready for Consulting Opportunities.

I am actively transitioning my deep, hands-on engineering experience into Cyber Security and Technical Consulting. I aim to partner with consulting firms to help enterprise organizations secure and innovate their environments.

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