Web Developer | Cybersecurity Enthusiast

Songa Venu Gopal (#coder)

Hey, I’m a collaborative Web Developer with expertise in Cybersecurity too.

I develop everything CSE students do, but I make sure it’s built securely from the start

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SIEM

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IDS

My Favorite Deployments

Projects that built by me

Ecommerce Project

Ecommerce Forever

A full-stack e-commerce website built using the MERN stack. Features user authentication, product management, a shopping cart, admin dashboard, and secure payments via Stripe and Razorpay. Fully responsive and deployed on Vercel. Built with React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB for a seamless shopping experience.

ReactReduxReact RouterNode.jsExpressMongoDB

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SQL Injection & XSS

Web Application Security Testing

Ethical SQL injection testing on an open-source lab app (Linux) using Burp Suite, found and validated injection points and produced remediation guidance (parameterized queries, input validation). Testing confined to an authorized environment.

Web SecurityPenetration TestingBurpSuiteXSSSQL InjectionVulnerabilities

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FrontEnd Practice Project

Amazon Front-End Clone

Built an Amazon-inspired e-commerce frontend to practice and strengthen web development concepts. The project replicates core UI features of Amazon, including product listings, navigation bar, search functionality, and responsive design. Focused on improving skills in layout structuring, component design, and state management.

HTMLCSSBootstrapJavaScriptReactGitHub Pages

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HOME LABS

Detection-first playground

Recreate the exact defensive scenarios I build to train SOC teams: zero-to-prod environments, attack simulations, and response playbooks ready to execute.

Detection EngineeringIntermediate

Detection Engineering Lab: Elastic SIEM vs Cobalt Strike

Deploy a compact Elastic Stack, ingest Sysmon telemetry, simulate a Cobalt Strike beacon, and harden detections with ATT&CK-aligned analytics and Sigma automation.

3.5 hoursReady for execution

FIRST OBJECTIVES

Deploy Elastic Stack with index lifecycle management tuned for home hardware
Enable Sysmon operational logging with minimal performance footprint
Simulate Cobalt Strike beacon activity mapped to ATT&CK T1059 and T1105

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Incident ResponseAdvanced

Incident Response Lab: Azure Storage Breach Containment

Investigate and contain credential abuse against Azure Storage accounts, pivoting from unified audit logs to live containment with Logic Apps and Defender for Cloud.

4 hoursRunbook with containment

FIRST OBJECTIVES

Collect incident artifacts from Azure Activity and Storage logs
Replay the intrusion timeline entirely with KQL queries
Deploy a Logic App playbook that locks compromised storage keys

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Purple TeamIntermediate

Purple Team Lab: Ransomware Kill Chain in Proxmox

Stage a compact Proxmox cluster, simulate a ransomware campaign end-to-end with Atomic Red Team, and capture telemetry into LimaCharlie for cross-vendor detection benchmarking.

5 hoursIterate for coverage

FIRST OBJECTIVES

Build a Proxmox blueprint with isolated VLAN for ransomware drills
Execute Atomic Red Team T1486 (Data Encrypted) with pre- and post-conditions
Collect EDR and DFIR telemetry into LimaCharlie buckets

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ACADEMIC JOURNEY

Education & Certifications

From foundations to expertise. My journey through academic excellence and professional certifications.

Undergraduate Degrees

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2022 - 2026

Bachelor in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering and Technology, Nandyal

Completed engineering with a strong foundation in cybersecurity, secure coding, and modern software technologies. Gained hands-on experience in threat analysis, network security, and building secure applications, preparing me for roles in both cybersecurity and software development.

Course Work:

▸ C, Pyhton, Java, DSA, DBMS, OS, CN, VAPT, ML, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Linux

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2020 - 2022

Class XII (Intermediate) - MPC

S.V.A Govt. Junior College (Boys), Srikalahasti

Plan is to do engineering in Cybersecurity after completing my intermediate education with a focus on Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (MPC). This foundation will prepare me for the technical challenges of an engineering degree.

Course Work:

▸ Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, Environmental Science

Professional Certifications

AWS CLoud Practitioner

AWS|30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2028

Achieved foundational knowledge of AWS cloud concepts, security, architecture, billing, and core services. Validated my ability to understand cloud best practices and support cloud-based solutions in real-world projects.

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COMING SOON

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

EC-Council|Planned 2026

Advanced certification in ethical hacking methodologies, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. Planned after Security+ completion.

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ID: CEH-PLANNED

SQL (Advanced Level) Certification

HackerRank|25 Dec 2024

Validated advanced skills in complex queries, joins, subqueries, and efficient data handling in relational databases.

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TIMELINE

Professional Experience

Experiences that have shaped my journey so far from zero to now

Jan 2023 - Present

Web Developer

Freelance · Part-time

Built and maintained responsive websites for small businesses and personal projects using modern web technologies. Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Achievements:

▸Designed and deployed Developed and deployed multiple full-stack web applications with integrated authentication, role-based access, and secure APIs
▸Implemented input validation, encryption, and security headers to prevent XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection attacks
▸Built custom admin dashboards and data visualization tools using React, Node.js, and MongoDB
▸Optimized web performance and reduced load times by up to 45% through code and database improvements
▸Collaborated with cybersecurity professionals to integrate secure coding practices and basic vulnerability assessments during development

Jun 2024 - Mar 2026

Web Dev & DSA Club Lead

RGMCET · Weekends

Advanced security monitoring and incident investigation in a 24/7 SOC environment. Performed deep-dive analysis of security alerts, threat intelligence integration, and coordination with security teams for incident containment.

Key Achievements:

▸Organized and led 25+ interactive sessions covering cybersecurity basics, secure coding, and DSA problem-solving
▸Mentored 40+ juniors, improving their understanding of programming logic and real-world security practices
▸Delivered topics like phishing defense, password security, and basic web vulnerabilities
▸Guided students in solving DSA problems to strengthen problem-solving and coding efficiency
▸Conducted mini-projects combining web development and cybersecurity concepts for applied learning
▸Fostered a collaborative learning environment that encouraged teamwork, and consistent growth