Pratik Bujade is a Project Associate at CyStar, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Madras. He holds a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in Cybersecurity, from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He approaches technology with an explorer’s mindset, enjoying the puzzles of cybersecurity, the potential of blockchain, and the creativity of AI, where he aims to expand his knowledge step by step and contribute to meaningful solutions. Beyond work, he enjoys the strategy of chess, the energy of badminton, the team spirit of cricket, diving into books, and navigating the strategic chessboard of geopolitics and defense.