Rithvik Amaragani
Cybersecurity & Network Engineering
Summary
Student at Purdue University, pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity & Network Engineering. I have a strong passion for technology, which stemmed from building my first PC. Ever since, I have been fascinated by tech, from the latest graphics cards to the newest Ubiquiti switches.
Education
Purdue University
Aug. 2025 - Present
Academies of Loudoun
Aug. 2023 - May. 2025
John Champe High school
Aug. 2021 - Jun. 2025
Experience
Digital Forensics Intern — ManTech
Summer 2025
- Reverse engineered compiled binaries using Ghidra, GDB, and hex editors to trace execution, detect anomalies, and extract hidden data.
- Developed Python automation scripts to handle decryption, analyze custom file formats, and streamline cryptographic/cipher analysis.
- Investigated encrypted network traffic with Wireshark and applied pattern recognition to support forensic evidence collection.
Lead Networking Developer George Mason HackFax CTF
Oct 2023 - Nov 2025
- Created CTF-style networking challenges and scenarios using Cisco Packet Tracer for a competition hosted by George Mason University
- Led a team of developers to create realistic networking challenges, testing participants skills in problem, solving network configuration, and networking protocols
- Provided on site support, troubleshooting any challenges
- Conducted walkthroughs teaching students how to complete challenges
Founder, Cloud Computing Club
Aug 2024 - June 2025
- Founded a school club where I am currently teaching 40+ students to prepare them for industry standard cloud certifications including Azure Fundamentals, and AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Developed own curriculum, slides, and study material
CyberPatriot
Nov 2023 - Jan 2025
- Excelled in securing and managing Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu), and Cisco Packet Tracer systems under time-sensitive, high-stakes conditions
- Placed 9th out of 800 on Cisco Packet Tracer 2023 - 2024
- Placed 1st in the state of Virginia, 36th out of 2967 nationally 2024 - 2025
White House Quad Cyber Challenge
Oct 2024
- One of the few individuals across the United States to be invited to the White House and meet with a panel of top cybersecurity experts
- Discussed the future of cybersecurity with the Deputy Director of Cybersecurity for the United States, as well security leaders from, Google, NASA, FBI and the White House
- Discussed feasibility of implementing statewide digital literacy course
Projects
Founder, Certly.AI
Mar 2023 - Present
- Leading the development of an all in one AI powered certification training solution aimed at enhancing users skills
- Leverages the power of AI to create a theoretical unlimited amount of practice questions based on a proprietary knowledge base
Honey Pot
Jul 2024
- Deployed T-POT a all in one multi honeypot platform
- Deployed AWS EC2 instance with vulnerable ports
- Collected data from over 91 attacks including threat actors geographical locations, IP addresses, and brute force password attempts
Certifications
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA A+
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
CompTIA Security+
Skills
Java
HTML
CSS
Wireshark
Packet Tracer
Cloud Computing
Cisco Networking
Windows
Windows Server
Node.js