Shiva Ganesh
Engineering robust multi-platform software, automating enterprise identity & access governance (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, CyberArk PAM), and investigating application security at the protocol level.
Featured Engineering Systems
Production-grade systems spanning distributed streaming with Android TV, social automation SaaS, deal intelligence, CCTV computer vision biometrics, and published deep learning research.
Technical Arsenal & Skills
Deep hands-on expertise spanning offensive security, mobile reverse engineering, enterprise IAM governance, multi-platform software engineering, and published machine learning research.
Offensive Security & Pentesting
// PENETRATION & RAT CREATION / INJECTIONAndroid & Windows hacking, Remote Access Trojan (RAT) creation & payload injection, process injection, AMSI & AV evasion, vulnerability exploitation, credential brute-forcing, and wireless network penetration testing in authorized environments.
Reverse Engineering & Mobile Internals
// DYNAMIC HOOKING, SMALI PATCHING & FIRMWAREDeep reverse engineering and mobile internals: APK decompilation via APKTool and JADX, DEX/Smali bytecode instrumentation, runtime method hooking via Frida and Objection, SSL pinning bypass, bootloader unlocking (Fastboot/ADB), custom ROM and recovery flashing (TWRP/OrangeFox), Android rooting (Magisk/KernelSU/Zygisk cloaking), app binning, and subscription/payment logic analysis.
Enterprise IAM, PAM & Active Directory (AD)
// DELINEA SECRET SERVER, CYBERARK PAM & AD DSEnterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) across Delinea Secret Server and CyberArk. On-prem Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) administration: Users, Groups, OUs, Domain Controller (DC) promotion, and Group Policy Objects (GPO partial). Enterprise security log auditing with Quest Change Auditor and Splunk SIEM log indexing. Cloud identity governance across Microsoft Entra ID and Okta (SAML 2.0, OIDC, SCIM, Conditional Access, Graph API automation).
Full-Stack Web & Mobile Systems
// DISTRIBUTED APPS & CLIENTSEnd-to-end multi-platform application development with scalable REST backends, reactive web interfaces, and high-performance cross-platform mobile apps.
Cloud, AI/ML & Systems
// DEEP LEARNING & INFRASTRUCTUREPublished machine learning research, deep convolutional embeddings, acoustic speech analytics, and automated cloud deployments.
All Engineering Projects
Explore applications spanning web platforms, machine learning research, mobile systems, and administrative portals with direct live demos and GitHub repository links.
Verified Digital Credentials & Badges
14 verified digital badges from Credly and official certifications in Google Drive across Google Cloud AI, Cisco Networking, EC-Council, AWS, and PwC.
Professional Experience & Education
Corporate IAM practice at PwC, national apprenticeship certification, and academic foundations spanning B.Tech (IT), Intermediate (MPC), and Secondary School (SSC).
IAM Associate — Cyber Risk & Regulatory / Access Management (AM)
- Administered on-premises Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): managed Users, Security Groups, and Organizational Units (OUs); performed Domain Controller (DC) promotion and DNS configuration.
- Configured and rolled out partial Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for workstation security baselines and user environment governance.
- Conducted enterprise authentication and security log auditing using Quest Change Auditor (real-time AD change tracking) and Splunk SIEM (log indexing, search queries, and incident investigation).
- Managed enterprise user identities, security groups, and RBAC across Microsoft Entra ID and Okta.
- Engineered automated onboarding toolkits (
app_onboarding) parsing ServiceNow RITM tickets to provision enterprise applications into Entra ID via Graph API, configuring SAML 2.0 / OIDC single sign-on, attribute claims mappings, and SCIM lifecycle synchronization. - Configured Conditional Access policies in Entra ID covering MFA enforcement, sign-in risk triggers, location-based fencing, and device compliance.
IAM Intern — Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Hands-on deployment and configuration of CyberArk core components: Vault, PVWA, CPM, PSM, and HTML5 Gateway.
- Implemented Central Credential Provider (CCP) for secure programmatic credential injection in automated processes.
- Earned CyberArk Certified Defender — Privileged Access Management (PAM) certification (February 2026).
- In Delinea Secret Server, managed privileged account lifecycle: onboarded accounts, configured automated password rotation policies, heartbeat validation, and enabled session connections to enforce access control and monitor privileged activity.
- Received PwC Advisory Attachment Certificate of Appreciation (August 2025).
National Apprenticeship Certificate: Software Programmer (V1)
- Completed 12 months & 5 days of enterprise software engineering, achieving an outstanding score of 94.8% and 40 NCRF/NSQF Credits.
- PwC Cyber Risk & Regulatory Launchpad (July 2024).
B.Tech in Information Technology
- Graduated with an exceptional cumulative GPA of 9.05 / 10.0 in Information Technology.
- Co-authored and published research paper: "A Hybrid Machine Learning Model for Image Deduplication" at the 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications (AIMLA 2025 Paper #455).
- Won 1st Place in PwC Hackathon for designing an innovative enterprise solution with a collaborative team.
Intermediate (Class XII / +2) — MPC
- Completed Intermediate MPC (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) achieving a stellar 98% aggregate score (GPA: 9.80 / 10.0) under the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE).
- Mastered rigorous mathematical problem-solving, advanced calculus, classical physics mechanics, and physical chemistry foundations.
- Built core computational and quantitative analytical capabilities providing the algorithmic bedrock for cryptographic protocols, machine learning models, and security tooling.
Secondary School Certificate (SSC / Class X)
- Graduated Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with distinction, achieving a GPA of 9.3 / 10.0 under the Telangana State Board of Secondary Education.
- Demonstrated consistent academic excellence across Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and English.
- Active participant in state model school science exhibitions, foundational computer workshops, and logical reasoning competitions.