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Suraj Khatkale

Cyber Security Engineer
Hyderabad

Summary

I am Application Security Specialist with over 3.5 years of experience in both manual and automated penetration testing (SAST &DAST). My expertise lies in conducting vulnerability assessments for web and mobile applications,collaborating with developers to remediate vulnerabilities, and implementing secure coding practices. I am committed to an adaptable approach in dynamic environments, with a strong commitment to enhancing application security and fostering secure software development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cyber Security Engineer

SISENSE INFO TECHNOLOGY
06.2021 - Current
  • Key Technical Skills
    Application Security Testing: OWASP 2021, Netsparker, Checkmarx.
    Testing Methodologies: Manual Testing, Automated Testing, API Testing.
    Defect Tracking and Management: JIRA.
    Security Analysis: Vulnerability collection, reporting, and tracking.
    Domain Expertise: Healthcare, E commerce, and internal client applications.
    Development Collaboration: Assisting teams in enhancing security posture and resolving security issues.
  • Performed comprehensive application security testing using OWASP 2021 methodologies, identifying and remediating attack vectors, vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weaknesses in web and API-based applications
  • Hands-on experience in applying OWASP 2017 and OWASP 2021 penetration testing methodologies to identify and address web application attack vectors
  • Proficient in creating robust security test cases based on OWASP standards to ensure web application security
  • Skilled in identifying security threats through detailed black-box testing of web applications
  • Evaluated potential breach impacts and recommended containment strategies to mitigate risks effectively
  • Utilized tools like Netsparker and Checkmarx leveraging proxy tools such as Burp Suite and OWASP ZAP to detect and analyze vulnerabilities, providing actionable feedback to development teams
  • Developed detailed vulnerability reports with screenshots and recommended solutions, ensuring clear communication with clients
  • Created comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test procedures for manual and automated testing based on business and software requirements, and collaborated closely with development teams to ensure fixes and quality improvements
  • Managed resources for vulnerability assessment, tracking updates, and project progress in JIRA
  • Guided and supported development teams on best security practices and solutions for identifying vulnerabilities
  • Assisted in analyzing source code review results for multiple programming languages, improving the overall security posture of products
  • Familiar with all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and adept at integrating security testing methodologies throughout

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Mumbai
06.2016 - 04.2019

Diploma -

D. Y. Patil Polytechnic Institute, Mumbai
06.2013 - 04.2016

Skills

Mobile security

Web application security

Vulnerability assessment and Penetration testing

Kali Linux

OWASP ZAP Implementation Skills

Sublister

Nuclei

Kubernetes (K8s)

Jenkins

Nmap

Proficient in HCL AppScan

Rapid7 Nexpose Utilization

Burp Suite Expertise

Checkmarx Proficiency

Postman

Accomplishments

  • Improved application security through vulnerability assessments.
  • Performed security testing on 80+ Web Applications, 60+ API's and 10+ Secure Code Reviews.
  • Implemented secure coding practices, reducing code errors by 15%.

Timeline

Cyber Security Engineer

SISENSE INFO TECHNOLOGY
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Engineering -

Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Mumbai
06.2016 - 04.2019

Diploma -

D. Y. Patil Polytechnic Institute, Mumbai
06.2013 - 04.2016
Suraj KhatkaleCyber Security Engineer