I'm Laxminarayan Dash

Assistant Professor β€’ Cyber Security Researcher β€’ CEH v10
Managing Director & Co-Founder – Sahnar Technology Pvt. Ltd.

6+Years Experience
10+Publications
200+Students Mentored
πŸŽ“ Ph.D. Scholar πŸ›‘οΈ CEH Certified πŸ” CISO Certified 🌐 CCNA Certified ☁️ AWS Certified πŸš€ Startup Founder
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Collaboration

OUTR Bhubaneswar

Odisha University of Technology and Research

Academic research support and doctoral guidance in Computer Science & Cyber Security.

GITA Autonomous College

GITA Autonomous College

Teaching, research collaboration and academic innovation in cyber security education.

Sahnar Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Sahnar Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Industry support for cybersecurity solutions, research-driven innovation and professional training.

About Me

I am an Assistant Professor, Cyber Security Researcher, and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v10), currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at Odisha University of Technology and Research (OUTR), Bhubaneswar.

I completed my M.Tech in Information Technology and received the Silver Medal for academic excellence. I have academic, research, and industry experience as an Assistant Professor and VAPT Analyst.

I am also the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Sahnar Technology Pvt. Ltd., where I focus on cybersecurity solutions, research-driven innovation, and industry-oriented training programs.

Skills & Expertise

Ethical Hacking & VAPT

Hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of web applications, networks, and systems using industry-standard tools and methodologies (CEH aligned).

Cyber Security

Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, incident response, and defensive security mechanisms for protecting enterprise and academic environments.

Network Security

Expertise in TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, routing, switching, and secure network architecture with CCNA-level practical knowledge.

Machine Learning for Security

Application of machine learning techniques for intrusion detection, malware analysis, DDoS detection, and intelligent cyber defense systems.

Web Application Security

In-depth knowledge of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities including SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, authentication flaws, and secure coding practices.

Academics & Research

Experienced in teaching computer science and cyber security subjects, guiding student projects, publishing research papers, and curriculum development.

Cloud Security (AWS)

Knowledge of AWS cloud security fundamentals including IAM, secure networking, shared responsibility model, and cloud threat mitigation strategies.

Security Operations & SOC

Experience with security monitoring, SIEM concepts, incident detection, alert analysis, and structured incident response workflows.

Risk Management & Governance

Understanding of cybersecurity risk assessment, security policies, governance frameworks, and compliance-oriented security planning aligned with CISO responsibilities.

Digital Forensics & Incident Response

Foundational knowledge of digital forensics, evidence handling, incident investigation, and post-incident analysis.

Education

Ph.D. (Pursuing) – Cyber Security

Computer Science & Engineering

Actively engaged in doctoral research focused on cybersecurity, network security and emerging threat landscapes. Research work includes secure system design, vulnerability analysis and applied security solutions with academic and industry relevance.

Master of Technology (M.Tech)

Information Technology

Specialized in advanced computing concepts with emphasis on network security, cryptography, and secure software development. Completed academic projects involving security analysis and real-world problem solving.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

Electronics and Telecommunication

Completed a comprehensive program covering electronics, communication systems, signal processing and computer networks. The course provided a strong technical foundation that supports advanced work in networking, cybersecurity and information security research.

Work Experience

Assistant Professor – GITA Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar

Duration: 2.5 Years

Conducted undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Cyber Security, Network Security, and Ethical Hacking. Supervised student projects, research initiatives, and guided students in cybersecurity competitions. Developed lab exercises and course material to enhance practical understanding of security concepts.

CEH VAPT Network Security Research

Assistant Professor – NIST, Berhampur

Duration: 11 Months

Delivered lectures on Computer Networks, Cryptography, and Web Application Security. Mentored students in VAPT and cybersecurity projects, organized workshops on ethical hacking and cloud security. Actively participated in curriculum development and research activities.

CEH CISO CCNA AWS Cryptography

VAPT Analyst – Blueball Technologies

Duration: 1 Year

Performed vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on web applications, networks, and cloud environments. Generated detailed security reports with recommendations for mitigation. Collaborated with developers and system administrators to strengthen security posture, and participated in red-team exercises.

CEH VAPT Network Security AWS Pentesting

Publications

Journal Publications

  1. A Machine Learning Based Method for Improvement of DDoS Attack Defense in IoT Networks
    Journal of Harbin Engineering University, 2023
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  2. Empowering Diabetic Eye Disease Detection Using Differential Evolution Optimized CNN
    International Journal of Online & Biomedical Engineering, 2024
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  3. Machine Learning Approaches to Sentiment Analysis in Social Networks Using Political Tweets
    ComputaciΓ³n y Sistemas (Accepted)
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Conference Publications

  1. A Lightweight Approach for Prevention of DDoS Attacks in IoT Devices
    International Conference on Cognitive, Green and Ubiquitous Computing (ICCGUC 2025)
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  2. An Efficient CNN-Based Hybrid Model for Cataract Classification on ODIR Dataset
    CRC Press, 2025
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  3. Enhanced Detection of Brain Tumours Using Xception Model
    IEEE AIQC 2024
    IEEE Link

Book Chapters

  1. Decentralized Machine Learning: Opportunities and Challenges
    CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 2025
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  2. 5G and Beyond
    CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, 2025
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laxminarayand@sahnar.in

+91 7008862216

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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