Gonthina Durga Shankar
Associate Consultant
Kakinada
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with 1 year of experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and web application security at Atos Syntel. Skilled in Nmap, Microsoft 365 Security, and Azure fundamentals, with interest in Python and SQL for security automation. Cyber Security certified and pursuing CompTIA Security+. Practical Associate Consultant with expertise in managing priorities to meet deadlines and realize high-quality outcomes. Committed to establishing credibility and developing relationships with associates and managers. Strong conceptual thinking skills and new concepts acquisition.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Associate Consultant
Syntel Private Limited
Chennai
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Executed regular vulnerability assessments as part of security operations, documented findings in reports, and collaborated with IT teams to resolve multiple security issues per release cycle.
- Enforced security policies for end-user devices, reducing vulnerabilities, and improving awareness.
- Collaborated with IT teams to resolve security issues in Microsoft 365 and other systems.
- Used tools like Nmap for network scanning, and Microsoft Defender for threat detection.
- Assisted in malware analysis and incident response for potential breaches.
- Documented security findings and remediation steps for compliance audits.
- Stayed updated on emerging threats and security best practices through continuous learning.
Education
B. Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
07-2022
GPA: 7.49/10
Intermediate - MPC
04-2018
GPA: 80.3%
10th - SSC
03-2016
GPA: CGPA 8.5
Skills
Python
SQL
Vulnerability Management
Microsoft Office
Communication
Nmap
System Enumeration
Website Testing
Microsoft Azure
SQL Injection
Certification
Cyber Security Professional, Edureka
Accomplishments
- Identified critical vulnerabilities in web applications, significantly improving client security posture.
- Gained hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and ethical hacking techniques.
Timeline
Associate Consultant - Syntel Private Limited
08.2022 - 07.2023
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - B. Tech, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
SRI CHAITANYA JUNIOR COLLEGE - Intermediate, MPC
SRI RAMA KRISHNA PUBLIC SCHOOL - 10th, SSC