Trainee Engineer — IoT & Cybersecurity

Hi, I'm Thomas
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Engineering student proficient in Python, IoT, Embedded Systems, and Cybersecurity. I love creating practical solutions using technologies like Raspberry Pi, ESP32, and Firebase. Currently pursuing B.Tech in CS (IoT & Cybersecurity) at Providence College of Engineering.

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│  Thomas K Varghese    │
│  Trainee Engineer     │
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│  > Python, Java, C    │
│  > IoT & ESP32        │
│  > Cybersecurity      │
│  > React & Firebase   │
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│  > projects: 7        │
│  > status: learning   │
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B.Tech 2022-26
Kerala, India

Portfolio

Featured Projects

From smart home dashboards to IoT sorting systems, ML pipelines, and cybersecurity tools.

Featured
in progress
 

Edge AI IoT Security Center

A Raspberry Pi-based network security system that monitors, detects, and blocks suspicious IoT devices on your home network. Features real-time device discovery, automatic MAC vendor identification, Suricata IDS integration, Pi-hole DNS/DHCP blocking, and visual traffic dashboards.

ReactTypeScriptExpress.jsPostgreSQLSuricataRaspberry Pi
in progress
 

HomePilot — Voice-Controlled Smart Home Dashboard

A modern web-based smart home dashboard with AI-powered voice control using Google Genkit. Features natural language commands, custom routines, powerful automations with device and time-based triggers, and Firebase-backed authentication.

Next.jsTypeScriptFirebaseGoogle GenkitTailwind CSS
shipped
 

Smart IoT Lemon Classification & Sorting System

Automated hardware system using ESP32, Arduino Uno, and servo motors to sort and classify lemons. Includes a real-time web dashboard built with React and Firebase to visualize classification data.

ReactJSFirebaseESP32ArduinoEmbedded C
shipped
 

Facial Expression Based Pain Classification

ML inference pipeline optimized for Raspberry Pi to perform real-time facial expression analysis and pain level classification using TensorFlow.

PythonTensorFlowMLRaspberry Pi
shipped
 

Steganography Tool

A powerful steganography tool to hide files within images, audio, and video using AES encryption. Features a terminal-inspired UI with multi-format support (PNG, JPG, WAV, MP4, AVI).

PythonCryptographyCybersecurityTkinter
shipped
 

Football & Basketball Scoreboard

Real-time sports scoreboard with Firebase backend and a responsive ReactJS UI for live score tracking across football and basketball games.

ReactJSFirebaseReal-time
shipped
 

Email Analyzer

Email tracking system that analyzes the pathway emails take through various nodes. Verifies authenticity and detects anomalies in email headers for forensic analysis.

PythonCybersecurityEmail Forensics

Capabilities

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

PythonJavaC

Frontend

ReactJSHTML5CSS3JavaScript

Backend & Databases

Flask (REST APIs)FirebaseMySQL

IoT & Hardware

ESP32ArduinoRaspberry PiServo Motors

Tools & Platforms

LinuxDockerGit

Domains

Full-Stack DevIoT SystemsEdge AICybersecurity

Work History

Experience

IoT Development Intern

PramAna AyurTech SolutionsCherthala

Developed IoT-based healthcare devices focused on clinical outcome measurement. Contributed to hardware-software integration and prototype development.

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025

Cyber Forensics Intern

Mibiz Cyber Forensic LaboratoryTrivandrum

Performed disk imaging, data recovery, and mobile forensic analysis using industry tools. Analyzed digital evidence and documented forensic findings.

January 2024

Background

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

Computer Science & Engineering

IoT & Cybersecurity, including Blockchain Technology

Providence College of Engineering, Chengannur

2022 - 2026

Recognition

Accomplishments

First Prize - QuizTopper Competition

Providence College of Engineering

First Prize - Project Exhibition (Cognizance 2023)

Providence College of Engineering

Second Prize - Capture the Flag (CTF)

Nakshathra 2025, Saintgits College of Engineering

Credentials

Certificates

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$Introduction to Internet of Things (Cisco)
$Ethical Hacking (NPTEL, IIT Kharagpur)
$Introduction to Cyber Security (Cisco)
$Tata Cybersecurity Analyst Simulation (Forage)
$Google Cloud Study Jams
>always learning...

Growth

Workshops

Google Cloud Study JamsIoT Hands-on WorkshopMachine Learning & ML ProgrammingCyber Security WorkshopWeb Development Workshop