I build software
that solves real problems.
I'm Vaisakh Manu, a CSE student who enjoys turning ideas into working products — from a campus collaboration app to a URL shortener, with a growing interest in cybersecurity along the way.
About Me
Final-year Computer Science and Engineering student with hands-on experience across web development, mobile apps, and cybersecurity fundamentals — gained through internships and academic projects like a campus collaboration platform and a URL shortener built from the ground up.
Full-Stack & Mobile Engineering
Building scalable products with Next.js, React Native, Node.js, and Supabase.
Cybersecurity & Systems
Hands-on vulnerability assessments, Linux administration, and network security.
My Expertise
Internship Experience
3 Internships · Cyber Security & Software EngineeringCyber Security Intern
Completed an intensive Cyber Security Summer Internship program covering network security, Linux administration, and web application security fundamentals.
- Conducted hands-on penetration testing and vulnerability assessment labs utilizing Nmap, Burp Suite, SQLMap, Hydra, and Metasploit.
- Practiced network packet inspection, reconnaissance methodologies, and OWASP web vulnerability mitigation.
Web Application Development Intern
Engineered full-stack web application features, user authentication flow, and modern responsive user interfaces.
- Implemented secure Supabase-based authentication with restricted college email-domain access control.
- Engineered responsive, performant user interfaces leveraging Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
- Integrated Supabase PostgreSQL for database and URL storage; collaborated on automated testing and deployment.
Programming in Python Intern
Structured professional training program focused on core Python, software design paradigms, and collaborative developer workflows.
- Practiced Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms and essential data structures through rigorous hands-on problem sets.
- Gained practical industry experience with file handling, REST APIs, and version control using Git and GitHub.
Selected Work
View All ProjectsHow I Work
Discover
Understand the goal, users, and constraints before writing a line of code.
Plan
Map the architecture, choose the stack, and scope the roadmap.
Design
Sketch wireframes and interfaces focused on clarity over decoration.
Develop
Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
Test
Check for bugs, performance issues, and cross-device behaviour.
Deploy
Ship to production and keep an eye on how it holds up.
Education
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
08/2023 – PresentComprehensive study in Software Engineering, Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, and Computer Networks.
Higher Secondary Education (12th)
07/2021 – 06/2023Secondary Education (10th)
06/2020 – 06/2021Leadership & Volunteering
ASTHRA 9.0 — Event Coordinator
03/2025Served as the lead student coordinator for the flagship technical exhibition, managing tech project displays, participant scheduling, and judging operations.
ASTHRA 10.0 — Event Volunteer
09/2025Volunteered in operations, guest guidance, stage coordination, and participant assistance.
ASTHRA 9.0 — Competition Volunteer
03/2025Assisted in coordinating, monitoring, and validating participant submissions during the Root Access coding competition.
Languages
Certificates
NPTEL — Programming in Java
77% · Elite + SilverOpenAI — AI Foundations
CompletedUnstop — Cybersecurity Mastery, Node JS, JS ES6 with AI
CompletedCisco — Networking Basics, Packet Tracer
CompletedInfosys Springboard — DSA, Java, TypeScript, Software Engineering, CompTIA OS
CompletedLet's Build Something Great
Have an internship opportunity, a project, or just want to talk tech? I'd love to hear from you.