Curriculum Vitae

Dinesh Kumawat

Analyst

Cybersecurity and Data Analyst with hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment, threat detection, and security auditing combined with data-driven analysis. Skilled in identifying security risks and translating technical findings into actionable insights using Python, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Excel, and Power BI.

Capabilities

Core Skills

Security

Cybersecurity AuditingVulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingThreat IntelligenceRisk AssessmentIncident ResponseDigital Forensics

Tools

Burp SuiteMetasploitNmapMaltegoExcelPower BI

Programming & Data

PythonJavaRMySQLMongoDB

Delivery & Communication

Project ManagementDocumentationBusiness CommunicationAgile Project ManagementProject ImplementationProject Management Life Cycle

Academic Background

Education

University of Mumbai

M.Sc. in Information Technology

July 2024 - Present
  • Coursework: Computer Vision, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, and Machine Learning.

University of Mumbai

B.Sc. in Information Technology

Sept. 2021 - June 2024
  • CGPI: 8.0 / 10.
  • Coursework: Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Database Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Security in Computing, Software Engineering, and Software Project Management.

Credentials

Certifications

Research

Publications

A Unified Multi-Task Vision Transformer for AI-Generated Image Detection and Generator Attribution

Under Review2026Under Review

Proposes a multi-task Vision Transformer framework that jointly performs AI-generated image detection and generator attribution using a shared transformer backbone with task-specific heads, robustness evaluation under image transformations, and occlusion-based explainability.

Blockchain and Decentralized Digital File Management for Transparent and Inclusive Governance in India

International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET)September 2025
View Paper

Presents a blockchain-enabled digital file and records management system using Hyperledger Fabric and IPFS to improve transparency, accountability, and accessibility in public administration, aligned with Digital India and RTI governance frameworks.

DOI: 10.22214/ijraset.2025.74242

Professional Work

Experience

Cybersecurity and Data Analyst

5Star Enterprises (ISP), Thakurli · Contract

Dec 2023 - Apr 2025
  • Reviewed business processes to identify high-risk operations, contributing to stronger risk mitigation outcomes.
  • Conducted 15+ security audits to identify critical system vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to implement secure and cost-effective IT improvements.
  • Prepared client-facing reports and technical documentation that supported security upgrade decisions.

Bug Bounty Tester

Freelance

May 2019 - Jun 2021
  • Discovered and reported 20+ critical vulnerabilities across SME platforms, including issues with high CVSS impact.
  • Delivered structured technical reports that accelerated remediation and improved developer response workflows.
  • Used tools such as Burp Suite and Nmap to simulate realistic attack paths and assess application resilience.

Selected Work

Featured Projects

AI Image Authenticity Analyzer (VeriVision)

Deep learning system for detecting AI-generated images and attributing likely source models.

2025
PythontorchvisionVision TransformersStreamlitNumPy
  • Built a multi-task Vision Transformer system to detect AI-generated images and attribute them to models such as Stable Diffusion, DALL·E, and Midjourney.
  • Implemented preprocessing, authenticity classification, and generator attribution pipelines for end-to-end analysis.
  • Developed an interactive Streamlit interface for real-time image upload, analysis, and visual explanation of predictions.
  • Designed robustness evaluation under compression and resizing to test model reliability.

Wildlife Sound Identifier

Machine learning system for automatic wildlife species identification from environmental audio.

2025
PythonLibrosaScikit-learnStreamlitNumPyMatplotlibPandas
  • Developed an audio classification workflow to identify wildlife species from field recordings.
  • Extracted Mel-spectrogram features and trained classification models for species prediction.
  • Built a Streamlit interface for file upload, spectrogram visualization, and prediction reporting.
  • Positioned the system for biodiversity monitoring and bioacoustic research applications.

Election Result Analyzer

A Python-based dashboard for Indian election results. Scrapes constituency-wise data, extracts candidate & party details, and visualizes insights through charts and tables. Ideal for researchers, analysts, and enthusiasts seeking quick, structured election analytics.

2025
PythonStreamlitPandasSeleniumWeb ScrapingPlotly Express
  • Built a Python-based pipeline to scrape constituency-wise election results and structure candidate and party data.
  • Developed a Streamlit dashboard with interactive filters, charts, and analytical views.
  • Implemented screenshot capture and structured extraction for votes, rankings, and winning margins.
  • Designed visual analytics including party vote share, state-wise seat distribution, and constituency-level insights.

WhatsApp Chat Analytics Dashboard

A Streamlit-powered dashboard to analyze WhatsApp chat exports. Upload your .txt file to explore participant activity, filter by date or keyword, and visualize chats with interactive charts.

2025
PythonStreamlitPandasPlotly Express
  • Created a data analysis tool to process WhatsApp chat export files and generate conversation insights.
  • Implemented participant activity analysis, keyword filtering, and time-based engagement metrics.
  • Built interactive charts and dashboards for message pattern visualization.
  • Enabled simple file upload and streamlined processing through a user-friendly Streamlit interface.

Anonymous Complaint System

Secure web platform for anonymous grievance reporting and complaint management.

2024
PHPMySQLJavaScriptHTMLCSSApacheXAMPPMariaDB
  • Developed a web-based platform for anonymous complaint submission while preserving confidentiality.
  • Implemented complaint tracking, committee-based assignment, and administrative resolution workflows.
  • Designed secure data handling and database structures for complaint record management.
  • Built the platform on a LAMP-style stack with PHP and MySQL.