I'm Kanak Dahake Jr

About Me

Greetings! I’m Kanak Dahake Jr, a dedicated and innovative Software Dev with a Master’s degree in Cyber Security. With over 6 years of comprehensive experience in Information Security and Software Engineering, and specializing in the intersection of AI, particularly Generative AI  & Cybersecurity.

Recent recognition includes:

– “Innovator Award” from PWC
– “Certified Security+” from CompTIA
– “Certified Information Assurance Professional” by DIAT/DRDO
– “The Best Engineering Student” by The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI)
– “Promising Innovator” by KPIT 

Career Snapshot

Info

Kanak Sachin Dahake

Current Role: Senior Associate, Innovation@ Emtech & AI | PWC
Past Role: Product Developer @ Digitate – TCS (AI Product)
Work

Innovation Hub | PWC

Part of the team at PWC that work with clients to research, co-create, prototype, test, and deploy new services and solutions powered by the emerging  technologies.
Education

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Information Security Track
Georgia Institute of Technology
Experiences

Generative AI, Machine/Deep Learning, Cyber Security, Cloud (Azure,AWS), GraphDB, Blockchain.

Competency Spectrum

Programing

Over 5000 lines: Python, JavaScript, Node.js

Over 1000 lines: Shell, Powershell, GO, JAVA

Tech Stack

Azure, AWS, GCP
GenAI & NLP, Machine & Deep Learning
Langchain (Chains & Agents), RAG
Streamlit (Frontend), VectorDB
CV, Neo4j, Blockchain

Tools/Frameworks

Langsmith, Wireshark, Snort,
ELK, Metasploit, Ghidra,
MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Project Showcase

NewsGenius

A GenAI driven app for designed to assist news media publishers. It streamlines the process of content creation by leveraging AI capabilities to assist users in tasks such as social media posting, article writing, image generation, summarization, etc.

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VERONICA

VERONICA, the Very Efficient Responsive Omniscient Intelligent Cyber Assistant, is a cloud-based AI assistant accessible anytime, anywhere. As a voice chat bot, it efficiently responds to inquiries, utilizing artificial intelligence for a dynamic user experience.

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CyptoVulnerability

Developed a Transparent, Privacy-focused, and Incentive-driven system for traditional vulnerability reporting and disclosure processes using blockchain technology (Hyperledger Fabric Framework).

[Demo Video]

SMART WATCH

The Smart Watch is more than a timepiece; it’s a sleek companion designed to streamline your day. Beyond its stylish facade, this innovative watch delivers call alerts, weather updates, and various functionalities, making it a must-have in the era of wearable tech.

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KanoServer

KanoServer [Using RasPi 2] Features: 24×7 Running, 10hrs battery backup in case of power cut, Any time anywhere control through the internet, Torrent Downloading, Nearby wifi monitoring and sniffing.(High gain antenna attached), Hash decryption, Remote App, Apache PHP SQL running web page and Network-attached storage 32Gb (NAS)

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EPOCH

Medical Robot with Electronic health care system which will bring man and the machine together in hospitals, homes and other medical fields. With features such as on spot diagnosis analysis, visual and audio guidance, mobility, voice and facial recognition technology, prescription feeder.

Kanak Assis App

AI Chatbot Android app, it serves as a voice commander using Google voice recognition. It enables intelligent responses, SMS commands, location tracking, and a variety of tasks. With a user-friendly interface,it learns and personalized interactions, offering versatile voice-assistance.

[Demo Video]

MORE WORK

Shocker , Wireless Charging ,  KanoFi , KanoAlarm, KanoAirMon, KanoGame, KanoMedia, Wifi Jammer, KanoServer, Voice Modulator .

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Achievements:

  • Recipient of “PWC Innovator Award” for GenAI driven Accelerator.
  • Rewarded as The Best Engineering Student by The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI).
  • Recipient of Promising Innovator at KPIT SPARKLE 2016 for “ALECS-V” Project (Among top 55 of 1700 ideas from 10,000 participants from 27 states)
  • Developed an app “Kanak Assis” which has more than 1 Lakh downloads from Goggle Play store
  • Zonal Winner of NNSC [National Network Security Championship] 2014
  • Microsoft Student Associate (MSA) for the year 2014- 2015
  • Funded by FbStart Facebook Bootstrap program for “Kanak Assis” in 2015
  • Zonal Winner of Technocop Technologies PCB/Product Designing Championship

Extra Curricular Activities:

  • Program Instructor – Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) | Topic: Machine Learning in Cyber Security.
  • Microsoft Student Associate – Amravati Region | Drove student outreach and learning initiatives by hosting activities like workshops, boot camps, etc.
  • Internship at Inditech System Pune.
  • Participated in Google Science Fair.
  • Worked with “Shaan Honda” for the development of a prototype of headlights.
  • Winner of Project Competition at Vidyotan.
  • Winner of Smart Apps at Vidyotan.
  • 2nd winner of Android app development at Techno-Know EXPERTS.
  • Winner of on-spot programming & Project competition at Technizzma.
  • 3rd winner of Techno-Know Project at Techno-Know EXPERTS.

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