Partho Alkesh Pandya (known online as Psychomong) is a cybersecurity professional from Patan/Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He currently serves as Cyber Security Manager at Decimal Point Analytics in Ahmedabad. He previously worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at Demmisto Technologies.
Professional Bio & Expertise
Partho is a recognized ethical hacker, bug bounty hunter, digital forensics expert, and VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) specialist. He holds over 100 certifications, including CEH v13 AI (Certified Ethical Hacker) and ISO 42001 Lead Auditor. He focuses on practical cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, AI-related risks, deepfakes, and digital safety awareness.
He is an active public speaker, educator, and content creator. He has:
- Delivered 130+ workshops and seminars on cyber awareness, ethical hacking, and emerging threats at colleges, universities, conferences (IIT & IIMs)and educational platforms.
- Trained police personnel on cybersecurity topics.
- Served as a panelist/expert on news channels (e.g., Nirman News) discussing topics like OpenAI trends, digital vigilance, and business cybersecurity risks.
- Built a following through his Medium blog (Psychomong), LinkedIn, Instagram (@parthopandya), and YouTube, where he shares practical insights, research, and awareness content. His blogging and speaking journey started after encouragement from mentors to deepen his own expertise by teaching others.
Claim to Fame
- Bug bounty discoveries: Notably found and reported vulnerabilities (including an XSS flaw) on high-profile sites such as NASA and RBI (Reserve Bank of India), earning recognition in the ethical hacking community.
- Public educator and speaker: Frequently invited for talks, workshops, and media appearances on real-world cyber threats, making complex topics accessible to students, professionals, and law enforcement.
- Community contributor: Known for promoting free, practical cybersecurity education and collaborating on learning resources.
