How I Got Into Cybersecurity (And What I'd Tell Beginners)
A personal look into my journey into cybersecurity, and a few tips for anyone looking to get started.
I’m Venkatesh Karjala — a cybersecurity professional who thrives at the intersection of curiosity, code, and real-world impact.
With experience in VAPT, threat detection, and secure cloud deployments, I enjoy building and breaking systems to make them safer.
I’ve recently wrapped up my Master’s in Cybersecurity, and I’m now channeling that momentum into finding the right full-time role where I can contribute, grow, and keep learning.
Actively looking for full-time roles.
If you’re a recruiter checking out my portfolio, feel free to reach out to me at vkarjala@charlotte.edu. If you’re just casually exploring, I’d really appreciate it if you could pass along any opportunities you know of, or help me connect with someone hiring in cybersecurity.
A personal look into my journey into cybersecurity, and a few tips for anyone looking to get started.
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