Nihal Awasthi
Software Development Engineer
I'm a Software Developer and Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in scalable backend systems, encryption technologies, and web application security.

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Currently pursuing Integrated M.Tech in
Computer
Science (Cyber Security) at VIT
Bhopal.
Building real-world experience through professional roles in software
development.
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Education
Vellore Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India
Integrated M.Tech - Computer Science Engineering
Specialization in Cyber Security
Expected 2027
Projects Led
Years Experience
Professional Roles
Workshops Organized
Extracurricular Achievement
- Led a 15-member technical team at Cyber Warrior Club, organizing 8+ workshops on ethical hacking.
- Top 0.005% globally — Ranked #47/1M+ participants in Advent of Code 2024.
- Served as a judge for two 36-hour hackathons hosted by Eureka Club VITB and Cyber Warrior Club VITB.
Work Experience
Aug 2024 – May 2025
Software Development Engineer
MyResQR.life
- Promoted from Intern to Part-Time SDE after a successful internship (6-month + 1-month extension).
- Engineered scalable backend infrastructure using Python, Django, and RESTful APIs; deployed applications over AWS EC2.
- Achieved 99.9% uptime for critical services during peak traffic.
Full Stack Developer
Operation Smile Foundation, Delhi
Charity Work
- Designed and developed a responsive website, increasing user engagement
- Led technical initiatives and mentored junior developers in best practices and modern web technologies.
- Enhanced website performance, increasing Lighthouse scores to 98 and reducing page load times by 40%.
Mar 2024 – Dec 2024
Full Stack Developer
Operation Smile Foundation, Delhi
Charity Work
- Designed and developed a responsive website, increasing user engagement by 60% and donations by 25%.
- Led technical initiatives and mentored junior developers in best practices and modern web technologies.
- Enhanced website performance, increasing Lighthouse scores to 98 and reducing page load times by 40%.
Apr 2023 - Dec 2024
FrontEnd Developer
Upwan Infra Pvt. Ltd.
Project intern
- Designed and developed a responsive website, increasing user engagement by 60% and donations by 25%.
- Led technical initiatives and mentored junior developers in best practices and modern web technologies.
- Enhanced website performance, increasing Lighthouse scores to 98 and reducing page load times by 40%.
Various Dates
Projects
Explore a selection of my recent projects showcasing expertise in cybersecurity, full-stack development, and application security.
Featured Project
Phablet
A multilayered encryption protocol with AES-256 and RSA integration. Achieved 9ms encryption/11ms decryption times for data up to 1MB (95% faster than industry benchmarks).
curl -X POST https://phablet.up.railway.app/signup \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"Username": "username",
"Email: "email",
"Password": "password",
}'
All Project
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Vulnerability Detection System Ongoing
Automated vulnerability identification using fuzzing and symbolic execution; reduced manual analysis time by 60% with 85% accuracy.
PhantomSurf
Privacy-Focused BrowserOngoing
Developed a privacy-focused browser featuring an integrated proxy, real-time packet transfer monitoring, and a modern, sleek UI.
Cryptographic Library
Open-source Python Library
Open-source Python library featuring over 50 encryption algorithm implementations; 5000+ views on GitHub.
Skills Matrix
Comprehensive technical skillset across multiple domains, with expertise in cybersecurity, programming, web development, and DevOps.
Network Security
Proficient in securing enterprise systems through firewalls, IDS/IPS, and traffic monitoring.
Penetration Testing
Security assessments using ethical hacking tools and industry techniques.
Programming
Versatile across multiple languages with cryptography, backend, and automation expertise.
Web Development
Built scalable web apps using modern frontend/backend stacks with responsive design.
Cloud & DevOps
Deployed services using cloud infrastructure and automated workflows with CI/CD.
Encryption & Cryptography
Custom-built libraries and secure protocols using hybrid encryption techniques.
Reverse Engineering
Analyzed software binaries and malware with static/dynamic methods and fuzzing.
AI Tools
Leveraged generative AI platforms for enhanced productivity and intelligent features.
Skill Details
Research Publications

Phablet Hashing Algorithm
This paper presents the Phablet Hashing Algorithm, a novel cryptographic hashing method designed to enhance security and efficiency.The algorithm integrates multiple encryption techniques, including block cipher and a custom encryption transformation, to provide robust protection against common cryptographic attacks.
How to Cite
Nihal Awasthi. Chapter 123 Phablet Hashing Algorithm: Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol. 587, Abdalmuttaleb M. A. Musleh Al-Sartawi et al. (Eds): Business Resilience and Business Innovation for Sustainability
Data Poisoning in Large Language Models
This research underscores the importance of growing robust safety mechanisms to make sure the safety and integrity of LLMs in real-global packages. By presenting a detailed evaluation of attack strategies and mitigation strategies, we aim to make a contribution to the persevering with efforts in securing tool analyzing models towards hostile threats.
How to Cite
Nihal Awasthi. Chapter 168 Data Poisoning in Large Language Models: Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol. 587, Abdalmuttaleb M. A. Musleh Al-Sartawi et al. (Eds): Business Resilience and Business Innovation for Sustainability

Phablet: A Multi-Layered Encryption Protocol for Data Security
This paper introduces Phablet, an innovative multi-layered encryption protocol that combines AES-256 and RSA cryptographic algorithms to provide enhanced data security. The research demonstrates significant performance improvements, with 9ms encryption and 11ms decryption times for data up to 1MB - 95% faster than current industry standards.
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Location
VIT Bhopal University
Bhopal, MP India
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