Professional Experience

Security Support Engineer

Thinkst Applied Research | Full-time | Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

  • • Providing comprehensive technical support to customers, addressing issues related to deployments, integrations, and incident response.
  • • Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical problems within customer environments.
  • • Communicating technical issues and solutions effectively to customers with varying levels of technical expertise.
  • • Delivering exceptional customer service, demonstrating empathy, patience, and professionalism in high-pressure situations.
  • • Maintaining a detail-oriented approach to resolving technical issues, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all solutions.
  • • Collaborating effectively with team members to meet customer needs and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.
  • • Expanding on customer deployments by taking an advisory role, educating customers with every query.

Core Pentester

Cobalt.io | Freelance | Nov 2022 - Present

  • • Conducting comprehensive web application and API penetration tests, aligning with OWASP Top 10, ASVS, and other industry standards.
  • • Executing thorough internal and external network penetration testing assessments.
  • • Performing security audits on cloud configurations, including AWS, Azure, GCP, etc., to ensure compliance with CIS benchmarks and other relevant standards.
  • • Engaging with clients to deliver real-time findings and updates, fostering transparent communication and prompt resolution of security issues.

User Generated Content Liaison / Junior Vulnerable Machine Engineer

OffSec (Offensive Security) | Full-time | Nov 2021 - May 2023

  • • Spearheading the development of vulnerable virtual machines for our lab offerings, notably Proving Grounds - Play, Practice & Enterprise, to enhance hands-on learning experiences.
  • • Crafting and implementing AutoPwn scripts to streamline and automate the testing process, optimizing efficiency and accuracy.
  • • Assessing and vetting vulnerable virtual machines submitted to our User Generated Content program, ensuring quality and relevance.
  • • Collaborating closely with content submitters to provide constructive feedback on their submissions, facilitating improvements and guiding approval decisions.
  • • Diligently reviewing submissions to platforms such as VulnHub, Exploit-DB, and GHDB to stay ahead of emerging vulnerabilities and exploit techniques.

Security Analyst

Defmax.io | Full-time | Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

• Conducted penetration tests for a diverse range of web and mobile applications, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable recommendations for mitigation.

User Generated Content Author

OffSec (Offensive Security) | Freelance | Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

• Created over 15 vulnerable virtual machines for OffSec's User Generated Content program, contributing to hands-on learning and skill development within the cybersecurity community.

Volunteer Experience

Maintainer

Exploit-DB by OffSec | Mar 2024 - Present

Co-organizer

Hack The Box Meetup: Visakhapatnam | Jan 2024 - Present

Challenge Contributor

IWCON CTF @ IWCON | Dec 2023

Challenge Contributor

Winja CTF @ Nullcon Goa | Sep 2023

Certifications