Security never really switches off — but when I step away from the screen, these are the things that keep me sharp, grounded, and sane.
Competing in Capture the Flag events is my favourite sport. Solving cryptography, pwn, web, and reversing challenges under pressure keeps my offensive skills razor-sharp — and it's genuinely fun.
I was on the Powerlifting Team at NIT Calicut and the habit stuck. There's a satisfying symmetry between lifting and debugging — both demand patience, discipline, and knowing exactly where to apply force.
Modifying OS kernels for fun — not just for research. From patching xv6 with custom syscalls to experimenting with eBPF programs, I enjoy going as low-level as possible.
I read academic security papers for fun — from Madry et al. on adversarial training to classic systems security literature. Staying current with research is what separates a practitioner from a technician.
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