SAI KRISHNA THOTA

Hello I’m Sai Krishna Thota, and I hold a Master's Degree from University of Detroit Mercy in Cybersecurity and Information Systems. I have a strong passion for leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive innovation. With a solid foundation in programming and a keen analytical mindset, I enjoy breaking down challenging concepts and developing creative, real-world solutions.

I graduated from University of Detroit Mercy in May 2025, further expanding my technical expertise and problem-solving skills. I am eager to apply my knowledge in a dynamic, growth-driven environment where I can contribute meaningfully while continuing to learn and evolve.

I have successfully completed a series of beginner-friendly modules focused on key cybersecurity and penetration testing concepts. These modules helped build foundational skills in network security, reconnaissance, exploitation tools, and web protocols. The completed rooms include:

• Pentesting Fundamentals – Ethics and core methodology of penetration testing
• Red Team Engagements – Planning and executing red team operations
• Passive Reconnaissance – Techniques like whois, nslookup, and dig
• Shodan.io – Device enumeration using the Shodan search engine
• Active Reconnaissance – Tools like ping, traceroute, telnet for info gathering
• Metasploit: Introduction – Core components of the Metasploit framework
• Hydra – Brute-force network login credentials using Hydra
• How Websites Work – Understanding web architecture for exploitation
• HTTP in Detail – How web content is requested using the HTTP protocol
• Intro to IoT Pentesting – Basics of testing Internet of Things (IoT) devices