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Hrishikesh Bawane

Pune

Summary

Passionate and results-driven software engineer with over 5 years of experience delivering impactful solutions, from embedded systems to enterprise tools. Known for meticulous attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and high work ethics. A collaborative team player and mentor, fostering growth and teamwork, while consistently delivering high-quality results in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Qualys
Pune
11.2022 - Current
  • Lead back-end engine development for Web Application Scanning DAST tool, significantly increasing scan coverage and vulnerability detection accuracy.
  • Enhance browser crawling capabilities and resolve critical Selenium authentication issues, decreasing scan failures by 20%.
  • Implement advanced authentication handling for complex web applications, enabling automated scanning with multi-step and token-based flows.
  • Design and deploy security detections for vulnerabilities under OWASP Top 10, enhancing detection breadth and reducing false negatives.
  • Manage multiple product lines, including RPM-based and Docker deployments, ensuring seamless customer migration paths.
  • Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and support teams to troubleshoot high-priority incidents, achieving SLA compliance with minimal delays.
  • Participate in peer code reviews and architectural discussions, improving maintainability and aligning performance optimizations with product goals.
  • Mentor junior engineers on product architecture and secure coding practices, expediting the onboarding process.

Software Engineer

Avaya
Pune
07.2020 - 11.2022
  • Engineered and developed firmware in C++ on embedded Linux for J1XX VoIP series of desk-phones and maintained web interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Maintained large C++ codebase structured with MVC architecture for firmware and application features.
  • Contributed to research and maintenance of embedded firmware and web application interfaces for enterprise SIP phones.
  • Expanded automated testing coverage by creating unit tests with CPPUnit, enhancing reliability.
  • Participated in debugging and optimization cycles for back-end logic and user-facing interfaces.
  • Worked extensively with networking protocols including DHCP, TCP (with TLS), HTTP, WebSockets, and SIP.
  • Supported technical discussions across teams to align development with system architecture.

Project Intern

Microdynamic Technologies
Pune
12.2018 - 04.2019
  • Built a cross-platform maid recommendation and management mobile application for Android and iOS, streamlining service booking and management for users.
  • Developed the app using React Native for a unified codebase, and integrated Firebase for real-time data synchronization and cloud storage.
  • Gathered and analyzed user and service data to optimize recommendations, and improve application usability.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

MIT College of Engineering
Pune, India
07-2020

Higher Secondary Certification - Science

Sir Parshurambhau College
Pune, India
05-2015

Skills

  • Programming Languages: C, C, Python, JavaScript, Rust, and Shell scripting
  • Programming Paradigms: Concurrent and Parallel programming (Multithreading, Mutex, Locks, Condition Variables, etc), Memory Management (Smart Pointers, Dynamic Memory Handling), Inter-Process Communication, Object-Oriented Programming, File I/O, Network Programming, Standard Template Library (STL), Network Protocols (HTTP, TCP, TLS, DHCP, WebSocket, SIP)
  • Operating System: Linux (Debian-based)
  • Tools and Platforms: Docker, Git, SVN, GDB, Jira, Bitbucket, Postman, Wireshark, Burp Suite
  • Web Technologies: CSS, HTML, Nodejs

Accomplishments

  • Research Paper Publication: Ethegram - An Ethereum and IPFS-based Decentralized Social Network
  • Ovation Award (Avaya): Browser‑based shared control of the J1XX Deskphones

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Qualys
11.2022 - Current

Software Engineer

Avaya
07.2020 - 11.2022

Project Intern

Microdynamic Technologies
12.2018 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology

MIT College of Engineering

Higher Secondary Certification - Science

Sir Parshurambhau College

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