Shiva Nayak
Cybersecurity Student, IEEE VBIT Student Branch Chairperson, Tech Researcher, AI Prompt Engineer
I am a Cybersecurity and Computer Science engineer with hands-on experience in AI-driven security systems, machine learning, and applied technology research. I served as Chairperson of IEEE VBIT Student Branch, leading technical programs, STEM outreach, and cross-society initiatives across Region 10. Under my leadership, the branch achieved the highest funding in its 19-year history. I received the Outstanding IEEE WIE Student Volunteer Award 2025 from the IEEE India Council. My work spans cyber
Experience
Event Management & Logistics · IEEE Student Activities Committee (SAC) - Hyderabad Section
2025 – Present
Member of the IEEE Student Activities Committee for the Hyderabad Section, involved in organizing and coordinating technical events and activities
Chairperson · IEEE - VBIT SB (Student Branch)
2025 – Present
Leading the IEEE VBIT Student Branch as Chairperson, overseeing all technical societies, events, and student activities. Organizing flagship events like Avishkar and WiEducate, managing a team of over 50 volunteers across multiple technical societies
Vice Chairperson of Computer Society · IEEE - VBIT SB (Student Branch)
2024 – 2025
Led the Computer Society chapter within IEEE VBIT Student Branch, organizing technical workshops, seminars, and hackathons focused on computer science and emerging technologies
Representative (2024-25), Technical Co-Lead (2025-26) · Abhedya (VBIT Cybersecurity Club)
2024 – Present
Executive committee member of VBIT's Cybersecurity forum Abhedya. Organized CyberElite workshops, E-Hack summits, and technical sessions on ethical hacking, penetration testing, and network security. Served as Editorial Lead for the club newsletter
Wing Member · Eco Club - VBIT
2023 – 2024
Active participant in VBIT's environmental sustainability initiatives and awareness programs
Hospitality Team - Avishkar 2K24 · IEEE - VBIT SB
2023 – 2024
Part of the hospitality team for Avishkar 2K24, the flagship technical event organized by IEEE VBIT Student Branch
About
Education
Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology (VBIT)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Cybersecurity · 2022 – 2026