SWAPNIL PATIL
Pentester
PUNE
Summary
Security focused professional with experience in web and API security testing, specializing in vulnerability assessment, reconnaissance, and practical security analysis. Recognized for responsible vulnerability disclosure across multiple platforms, with a strong interest in identifying real world weaknesses and supporting stronger application security.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Penetration Tester
Freelancer
03.2020 - Current
- Acknowledged by over 100 organizations for responsible vulnerability disclosure and security research contributions.
- Reported and helped remediate a wide range of vulnerabilities, including authentication flaws, XSS, IDOR, OAuth issues, and security misconfigurations, across platforms such as Bugcrowd, HackerOne, Intigriti, and private bug bounty programs.
- Experienced in conducting in-depth web application and API security assessments, with a focus on realistic attack paths and practical impact.
Cyber Security Intern
NovaShield CyberTech
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Assisted in identifying and assessing web application security issues, including common risks such as authentication flaws, input validation weaknesses, access control gaps, and misconfigurations.
- Supported security testing activities by analyzing application behavior, reviewing requests and responses, and helping to document findings with clear remediation recommendations.
- Documented findings in a clear and structured manner, including risk descriptions, proof of concept details, and remediation recommendations for clients.
Cyber Security Consultant (Intern)
Progist Solutions
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided email security consulting and solutions to enterprise clients, addressing issues related to phishing, spoofing, spam filtering, and email authentication protocols.
- Implemented and optimized SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policies to strengthen domain protection against spoofing and unauthorized use.
- Conducted email security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, and recommended tailored remediation strategies.
Education
B.Tech - Comp Engineering (Cyber Security)
D.Y.Patil International College
01-2024
Diploma - Information Technology
Govt. Polytechnic College
01-2020
Skills
Web Application Security Testing
API Security Testing
Reconnaissance & Enumeration
Vulnerability Assessment & Exploitation
Burp Suite
OWASP ZAP
Certification
Certified AppSec Practitioner
Timeline
Cyber Security Intern
NovaShield CyberTech
01.2026 - 03.2026
Cyber Security Consultant (Intern)
Progist Solutions
05.2025 - 10.2025
Penetration Tester
Freelancer
03.2020 - Current
Diploma - Information Technology
Govt. Polytechnic College
B.Tech - Comp Engineering (Cyber Security)
D.Y.Patil International College