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Nikhil Devkar

Bengaluru

Summary

CAREER OBJECTIVE


Proactive Software Engineer with 3.7 years of experience, including 3 years focused on the forefront of Android malware and abuse detection. Adept at employing static and dynamic analysis techniques with open-source tools, and experienced in influencing security policies at a massive scale. Committed to developing secure, cutting-edge solutions through creative problem-solving and intelligent tool utilization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2021 - Current

Project: Google Play Protect (Android Reverse Engineer)

Designation: SME


Analyzed Android applications using static and dynamic methods to identify and classify malware, offering insights for secure development and threat prevention.


Worked on advanced cybersecurity tools (Burp Suite, Frida, Medusa, Android emulators, Jadx, Ghidra, HTTP Toolkit) to bypass proxies and identify security vulnerabilities in Android applications.


Spearheaded the L0 team's representation in a client meeting. Effectively communicated the L0 process structure, fostering client understanding and confidence.


Resolved queries and critical escalations by L0 agents and performed rigorous Quality Checks (QC) to uphold application security standards.


Provided L1-level upskill training to agents currently at the L0 level.


Played a key role in developing the malware PHA analysis process, collaborating across teams to streamline the flowchart for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.


Took the initiative to lead a new team chartered with resolving critical client tasks with urgency. My responsibilities included providing guidance, resolving escalations, and maintaining high standards through comprehensive quality checks.




Education

B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering

Government College of Engineering
Nagpur, India
05-2021

Diploma in Computer Engineering

Government Polytechnic College
Murtizapur, Akola
05-2018

SSC

Jubilee English High School CBSE
Akola, India
04-2015

Skills

Adept at both Python and Java programming for building and securing Android applications

Skilled in reverse engineering methodologies: static and dynamic analysis, disassembly, and decompiling

Hands-on expertise with security tools: Burp Suite, Jadx, Ghidra, HTTP Toolkit, Frida, Medusa

Proficient in debugging complex issues and performing vulnerability assessments for threat identification and mitigation

Appreciations

Recognized by Client: Earned client recognition for providing critical assistance to the Mokka tool engineering team, successfully resolving stability issues and ensuring its smooth operation.


Recognized by Leadership for Proactive Contributions to Team Efficiency: Earned appreciation for consistently sharing knowledge, producing high-quality work, delivering effective training programs, and taking key initiatives that demonstrably optimized team performance.

Timeline

Software Engineer

Cognizant Technologies Solutions
11.2021 - Current

B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering

Government College of Engineering

Diploma in Computer Engineering

Government Polytechnic College

SSC

Jubilee English High School CBSE
Nikhil Devkar