NAWAZ RAHIL HAKIM
Thane,Maharashtra
Summary
Cybersecurity Professional with 2 years of hands-on experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), specializing in Web Applications, Mobile Applications (Android & iOS), APIs, and Network Security. Proven ability to identify security flaws, assess risks, and deliver actionable remediation strategies. Skilled in using industry-standard tools and platforms to simulate real-world attack scenarios and strengthen security posture.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pentester - II
Talakunchi Networks Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted end-to-end penetration testing for web applications, mobile apps (Android/iOS), APIs, and network infrastructure.
- Collaborated on security assessments for clients in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sector, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities in critical applications and infrastructure.
- Delivered detailed vulnerability reports and remediation guidance to BFSI clients, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to simulate real-world attack scenarios and improve security awareness.
- Utilized tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Nessus, MobSF, and Wireshark to identify vulnerabilities and assess risk posture.
- Performed static and dynamic analysis of mobile applications using tools like Jadx, Genymotion, and MobSF.
Education
B.Sc. - Information Technology
St. John College of Humanities & Science
H.S.C. - undefined
St. John Junior College of Arts, Science and Commerce
S.S.C. - undefined
Maharashtra State Board
Skills
- Networking
- Computer System Security
- TCP/IP
- OSI model
- Firewalls
- Secure coding practices
- Burp Suite
- Nessus
- Nikto
- Nmap
- Kali Linux
- Sqlmap
- Jadx
- Genymotion
- MobSF
- Postman
- Wireshark
- Metasploit
- Technical reporting
- Executive-level reporting
- Microsoft suite
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Adaptability
Training And Workshop
- CCNA Trained – Networking fundamentals and security concepts
- Udemy Courses – Completed multiple VAPT-focused courses
- Hands-on Labs – PortSwigger, HackTheBox, TryHackMe
Timeline
Pentester - II
Talakunchi Networks Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - Current
B.Sc. - Information Technology
St. John College of Humanities & Science
H.S.C. - undefined
St. John Junior College of Arts, Science and Commerce
S.S.C. - undefined
Maharashtra State Board