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