Yash Thakkar

AI Researcher

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1 yr 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Proven skills in ethical hacking and offensive security.
Ranked among the top 700 CTF players globally.
Active contributor to tech communities and knowledge sharing.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Enthusiast with a focus on Ethical Hacking and Offensive Security.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ethical HackingPenetration Testing

Other Skills

Offensive SecurityNetwork ExploitationPost-Exploitation TechniquesWeb App ExploitationPivotingPort ForwardingLinux Privilege EscalationWindows Privilege EscalationAdvanced EnumerationCTF ChallengesVulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)Network SecurityWeb Application SecurityApplication SecurityAPI Security

About

🛡️ Pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science (Class of 2026) at NMIMS MPSTME, I'm driven by a deep curiosity for how systems work — and how they can break. I specialize in ethical hacking and offensive security, constantly building and refining my skills through platforms like Hack The Box and TryHackMe. 💻 From exploiting web vulnerabilities (XSS, SQLI) to privilege escalation and post-exploitation techniques, I thrive in hands-on environments. Whether I'm analyzing payloads, solving CTF challenges, or diving into enumeration and persistence, I love pushing boundaries and learning by doing. 🎯 Cybersecurity is like a never-ending puzzle — and I'm here for it. Outside the terminal, I’m passionate about tech communities, writeups, and leveling up through knowledge sharing and collaboration. Big believer in learning by breaking (ethically, of course) 💥 🤝 Open to teaming up for CTFs, discussing exploits, or collaborating on security projects. Always down to exchange knowledge and ideas with like-minded folks in the infosec space.

Experience

Hack the box

CTF Player

May 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

🎯 Active CTF Player on Hack The Box, consistently honing my skills in offensive security, network exploitation, and post-exploitation techniques through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios.
🏅 Achieved rank - Pro Hacker (working towards Elite Hacker)
🥈 Ranked in the Top 700 globally
💠 Earned Holo rank in Season 7
👥 Member of CTF team b4ck4tt4ck — ranked in the Top 200 globally
🔍 Focused on areas such as pivoting, port forwarding, web app exploitation, Linux/Windows privilege escalation, and advanced enumeration.
🔗 View my Hack The Box Profile - https://app.hackthebox.com/users/1870712

Offensive SecurityNetwork ExploitationPost-Exploitation TechniquesWeb App ExploitationPivotingPort Forwarding+5