Hey there, I’m Maniraj, a rising senior Cybersecurity student at Sacred Heart University on a mission to become a security engineer who builds safer systems and smarter defenses. I’m currently interning at Take-Two Interactive and Credit Connect and potentially NBCUniversal (fingers crossed 🤞) during the academic year, and when I’m not working on my homelabs or ethical hacking, I’m diving into AI, automation, and how it all intersects with security.

This page is where I document my journey. The projects I’m building, the skills I’m sharpening, and the lessons I’m learning along the way. From breaking into cybersecurity and exploring AI, to sharing reflections on personal growth, I’m here to be transparent about the process and hopefully help others in the same boat.

I’ve built everything from RAG-based AI chatbots for my family’s restaurant to firewall appliances in my homelab. I’m passionate about hands-on learning, mentorship, and creating things that matter.

Outside of tech, I’m into cooking (I am a chef!), mentoring students, and always seeking new challenges that push me to grow.

Let’s connect:

🔗 LinkedIn

💻 GitHub

📧 Email: chahalm@mail.sacredheart.edu