🎓 **Computer Science student at the University of Florida **, with a strong interest in **cybersecurity and digital forensics 🔐 Currently exploring DFIR (Digital Forensics & Incident Response) and cybersecurity positions/internshipsswhile strengthening my programming foundations in C++ and Python.
💡 Passionate about applying classroom knowledge to real-world security challenges, contributing to open-source, and building hands-on projects.

• 🔎 PhishGuard
  AI-powered phishing email detector using TF-IDF + ML baseline with a modular pipeline in Python.

  Built to classify emails as phishing or legitimate, with extendable ML modules for experimentation.

• 🏋️ OSC Workout App (Team Project, UF Open Source Club)
  Offline-first ReactJS fitness tracker with state management and local storage support.

  Designed for seamless offline usage, dynamic workout tracking, and team collaboration.

• 🛍️ VarietyShoppingHour
  Forked project in JavaScript exploring e-commerce and shopping app UI components.

Languages:

• Python • C++ • JavaScript • SQL • Bash • PowerShell

Cybersecurity & Forensics:

• Wireshark • Nmap • tcpdump • Metasploit • John the Ripper • FTK Imager

Frameworks & Tools:

• ReactJS • Node.js • MongoDB • Git/GitHub • Postman

Certifications & Training:

• 🎓 Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
• 📚 Preparing for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
• TryHackMe Cyber Security 101 certificate path

• 💼 LinkedIn
• 📝 Portfolio / Projects (coming soon!)
• ✉️ Email: riteshhattarki@example.com

⭐️ Always open to learning, collaborating, and contributing to projects that make an impact in cybersecurity and technology.